After featuringĀ 25 essential clubbing destinations for house and techno in Asia, it’s now time to highlight our very own underground dance music scene here in the States.
While we originally narrowed down our list to 23 essential underground dance music destinations, we recently expanded it to a total of 30 venues you should take the time to visit for techno and house here in the United States. Here they are in alphabetical order by city:
Underground dance music lovers need to check out KingdomĀ in downtown Austin. Concentrating on high quality sounds, lights, and architecture, Kingdom has built stern standards to make sure guests and visitors enjoy the finest club experience.
Their upcomingĀ calendar is packed with shows featuring Barclay Crenshaw, Worthy, Fur Coat, Dubfire, MK, Christian Martin and many more.
UndergroundĀ lives at Plus in Austin, proving that the city and Texas as a state is on the up-and-up when it comes to house and techno. Armed with a powerful sound system and a relaxed atmosphere, Plush highlights key local underground dance artists while welcoming guests on a regular basis, all the while hosting successful weekly nights such as Vagabond and Steady Rhythm.
Check out Plush’s upcoming lineup here.
The Boston Bijou Theater opened on Washington Street in 1882 as the first American playhouse lit entirely by electricity. The electrical system was installed and supervised personally by Thomas Edison. Flash forward 129 years and Bijou Nightclub came back ready to entertain the Boston area’s fans of techno and house.
The list of upcoming events is a testament to the club’s undying focus on underground dance music: Carl Craig, Lee Burrdige, Way Out West, Detlef, Shiba San and MK.
A basement club located in Chicagoās Gold Coast neighborhood,Ā PrimaryĀ gives you access to the world’s best house and techno, and un