Oontz Oontz: The Sound of 2026
Exploring the resurgence of electronic music.
Listen to this playlist whilst reading: ‘Sounds Like Deep House’
Whilst you read this, imagine the sound of a bassline building, the repetitive rhythm, the feeling of being surrounded by strangers who somehow feel like a community. This is “oontz oontz” the sound that many people are hearing everywhere right now. But what does it actually mean?
Society loves a trend. In the age of social media, trends can come and go quicker than one semester at university. A sound can dominate culture overnight, a dance can become global in a matter of days, and suddenly everyone is speaking the same cultural language before moving onto the next thing.
Yet amongst the constant cycle of trends, one sound has returned with undeniable force: electronic music.
As a house music lover through and through, house and dance music have always remained close to my heart. What is fascinating is watching this resurgence happen alongside the new age of social media. TikTok is basically the radio nowadays, and watching the platform transition from indie sounds to house as the soundtrack of the internet has been cinematic.
But this is not just a trend. Dance music has always been evolving.
Deep house, tech house, minimal tech and nostalgic samples have created a unique and exciting space for a new generation discovering electronic music. Genres such as garage, jungle and drum & bass have evolved and forged their own space within the dance revolution we are currently experiencing.
The UK has always been a powerhouse for electronic music. From house and garage to jungle and drum & bass, British communities have constantly transformed sounds and created new movements. What is exciting now is watching these sounds travel globally.
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