or a classic Korg synth piano sound from the late '80s for authenticity. 9. Acid house was a genre that started shortly after house and was just as important in the growth of dance music ...

If there was ever a decade that defined the musical guilty pleasure, it was the ‘80s. The advent of new technologies unlocked sonic possibilities like never before. Blessed with a broad array of ...

The term “dance music” may conjure visions of heaving ... for its slowed-down beats and lush textures, this summery 1990 classic pairs ambient synth work with an irresistible melodic groove.

"Thanks to streaming platforms, a whole new generation has been able to discover music like mine ... written and produced by the all-star dance-pop production team Stock Aitken Waterman, peaked ...

So let's go back to the mid '80s where dance music began! (To view bigger images, right click and select 'Open Image in New Tab) 1. First set your tempo to 120bpm (most DAWs have this set as standard ...