Ranking of Popular House and Techno Songs

MoonPerfume36rank/position

[Official Music Video] Perfume 「Moon」

A dance tune that blends into the city nightscape, cool yet suffused with a bittersweet emotion.

Written as the theme song for the drama “Barakamon,” it was released as a single in September 2023.

Over a sprightly beat, the faintly wistful timbre of the synths rings out—classic Perfume at their best.

Gazing at the moon alone, lost in thought—it’s the perfect companion for a sentimental night.

MegaloopPerfume37rank/position

[Official Music Video] Perfume 'Meguru-Loop'

Amid the changing seasons, even while carrying a vague anxiety about the future, you find your own place alongside dear friends.

It’s a captivating pop tune that feels like a snapshot from youth.

The structure unfolds from a quiet solo part into an exhilarating unison in the chorus, making your heart leap as you listen.

Released in July 2025, this song was chosen as the theme for the drama Chihayafuru: Meguri.

It’s a message song that will lend you strength.

SpastikPlastikman38rank/position

Plastikman – Spastik

When you hear “a track where only TR-808 percussion keeps playing for about eight minutes,” what kind of music do you imagine? Spastik is a track released in 1993 by the British DJ Plastikman.

The piece consists solely of evolving percussion rhythms, with relentlessly pounded snares and subtly rising and falling waves that can send you into a trance.

Thanks to its groundbreaking concept and high level of craftsmanship, it’s considered a classic in the techno world.

While it’s great to listen on a computer or smartphone, it’s said that you can truly appreciate the track’s quality when it’s played loud through speakers.

Don’t You Worry ChildSwedish House Mafia39rank/position

Swedish House Mafia ft. John Martin – Don’t You Worry Child (Official Video)

It has a very masculine, hard-hitting melody line.

It definitely has an anthemic feel, yet there’s also a mellow vibe to it, making it a very cool track.

It seems to have many fans not only among men but also women.

Lay LowTiësto40rank/position

Tiësto – Lay Low (Official Music Video)

Hailing from the Netherlands, musical wizard Tiësto delivered “Lay Low” in 2023—a track that grabs your ears from the very start with dynamic, club-dominating beats and meticulously curated synths.

Despite its brief 2-minute-and-33-second runtime, it feels as if you’re actually experiencing the liberating sensation of basking in summer sunshine.

Equipped with Tiësto’s signature expansive sonic space, it’s an uptempo yet soothingly relaxing and compelling track.

This single lets you savor sound design that flexibly transcends the boundaries of house music.

Sports MenHaruomi Hosono41rank/position

Haruomi Hosono – Sports Men

Haruomi Hosono is a great artist who has made an enormous contribution to the development of Japanese popular music and continues to command immense respect.

It’s impossible to fully discuss the impact Hosono has had on the world here, but since this article focuses on technopop, the song we’re featuring this time is Sports Men from his solo album Philharmony, released in 1982 when YMO was at the height of its popularity.

It’s a catchy number with a breezy beat, sparkling electronic sounds, a gentle vocal and melody—Hosono’s pop sensibilities bursting at the seams—yet with a hint of wistfulness that feels just right.

Many will also remember how, in recent years, he performed it live with a completely reworked arrangement.

One could say it’s precisely because of Hosono’s outstanding songwriting that the piece became a magnificent classic capable of shining in any arrangement.

High Energy ProtonsJUNO REACTOR42rank/position

JUNO REACTOR – High Energy Protons (NOVAMUTE RECORDS)

Dark psy, known for its ambiguous definition, also has the appeal of offering a wide range of musical moods.

“High Energy Protons” is a dark psy track where you can experience three elements at once: a dark atmosphere, excitement, and a sense of speed.

While the tone is dark, the overall rhythm is sharp and tightly arranged, making it not just gloomy but genuinely satisfying.

Highly recommended for those who prioritize groove.