What is Melodic Techno?

Melodic techno pairs the driving, hypnotic rhythm of techno with emotive, harmonically rich melodies and long, cinematic builds. Darker and more propulsive than melodic house but more song-like than peak-time techno, it favours minor-key arpeggios, evolving pads, and sunset-to-sunrise energy — the sound associated with after-hours rooms and open-air festival main stages.