The 15 Best Melodic Techno Tracks Of January 2026
Welcome back to our monthly roundup of standout melodic techno tracks. This new edition of our Melodic Techno Chart kicks off 2026 with 15 of the most compelling releases from across the genre, highlighting what makes each one hit and spotlighting the artists behind them.
January’s list includes anthems from genre heavyweights like Anyma, KASIA, ARTBAT, Argy, Miss Monique, and Korolova, alongside hypnotic cuts from rising talent and underground favorites including Rafael Cerato, Civil Servant, Galexis, and David Lindmer. Veteran producers round out the mix, delivering depth and versatility across the full chart. Check out our top picks for January below.
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Anyma – Abyss [Interscope Records]
Fluorescent crystal visuals at the Sphere turned this one into an instant core memory. Pulled from The End Of Genesys (Deluxe), “Abyss” lands as one of the project’s most immersive moments, pairing towering low-end with cinematic restraint. It felt less like a track and more like a controlled descent, with the visuals doing just as much storytelling as the sound.
Anyma, Chris Avantgarde – Neo-Consciousness [Interscope Records]
Hearing this again immediately brings back that vertigo-inducing Sphere moment when Eva drops into the void. Originally used as the Las Vegas intro, “Neo-Consciousness” works just as powerfully on its own, built around tension, scale, and pure atmosphere. The way it expands outward mirrors the visuals almost too well, making it impossible to separate sound from memory.
Civil Servant – Begging You [Descension Recordings]
This track stands out on Civil Servant’s six-track Exodus as an anchor amid movement and transition. Written during a period of personal recalibration, “Begging You” leans into restraint, letting tension and cinematic weight do the heavy lifting. It captures that moment of standing between where you were and where you are headed.
Rafael Cerato, MORGANJ – Slow Down [Captive Soul]
Korolova’s Captive Soul imprint keeps proving its range, and this collaboration says a lot about that vision. Rafael Cerato and MORGANJ thread their individual identities into a single, high-impact record that feels massive without being cluttered. The drop hits with authority, built for rooms that want to move all at once. It is easy to see why this tune has been rinsed globally.
KASIA, Eli & Dani, Stylo – All I See Is Us [Interstellar]
Emotion and pressure collide here in a way that feels deliberate rather than dramatic. Built around a sense of unity, the track carries a melancholic tone before opening into a full-bodied, festival-sized release. KASIA’s words about tension and togetherness translate clearly through the arrangement. It is engineered for peak-time, but there is still depth behind every layer of sound.
Kölsch, CamelPhat – Waste my time (Chris Avantgarde Remix) [IPSO]
Chris Avantgarde plunges this collaboration into darker territory without stripping away its emotional core. The warmth of the original stays intact, but the added bass weight and sharper rhythms give it a new sense of urgency. A careful rework that respects the source.
ARTBAT, R3HAB, Stylo, Eli & Dani, NAIIM – Fight Machine [UPPERGROUND]
Momentum is the defining feature here. From the opening moments, the track moves with confidence, letting NAIIM’s vocal sharpen the edges rather than overpower them. Each contributor leaves a fingerprint, but the result feels focused, not crowded. It reflects the larger vision behind UPPERGROUND without trying to oversell it.
Switch Disco, Korolova – Empty Skies [Tomorrowland Music]
Longing sits at the center of this collaboration, wrapped in soaring vocals and a steady drive. The production balances introspection with club-readiness, making it work equally well in headphones or a packed room. There is a softness to the emotion while the groove keeps it grounded. It is proof that dancefloor energy doesn’t need to come at the expense of feeling.
Dominique Jardin – Locked In [BON VOYAGE!]
Doninique Jardin has been in the scene for quite some time, but she is clearly starting to hit her stride with bangers like “Locked In”. This energetic track revolves around a fast-paced topline that commands listeners to move. It is a song that every DJ in the house and techno space should have in their arsenal. A bomb that can be set off on any crowd to result in roars of approval and igniting the dancefloor.
Layton Giordani, Green Velvet – When It Kicks (SCRIPT Remix) [MADMINDS]
SCRIPT takes the original’s rhythmic foundation and drags it deeper into warehouse territory. The iconic vocal becomes something more unsettling here, looping like a mantra over rolling low-end. Stripped back but heavier, the remix leans into repetition in a way that feels powerful. It thrives in darker spaces where tension is the main currency.
David Lindmer, Fabian B. – Don’t Call Me [Captive Soul]
Melodic tension runs through every layer of this collaboration. Anchored in atmosphere and drive, the track fits seamlessly into Captive Soul’s identity without feeling derivative. There is a patience to how it unfolds, letting things build rather than forcing release.
Miss Monique – Blue Moon Factory [MAHOOL Records]
Designed for both gameplay and the dancefloor, this track carries a distinctly industrial edge. Created for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, it channels the grit of South Town through driving bass and high-energy rhythm. The connection to Mr. Big’s return gives it a narrative backbone, even though it stands strong on its own.
Galexis – Silence [Einmusika Recordings]
One of many hypnotic cuts off of Einmusika Recordings latest compilation, “Silence” is a collision of robotic synths, futuristic effects, and a driving bassline that is impossible not to move your feet to. It is intense and haunting, centered around thought-provoking female lyrics that take hold of their audience and refuse to let go.
Stone Van Brooken, MESH (SA) – Remember [NOW]
“Remember” is a beautiful track from two rising artists, Stone Van Brooken and MESH. It features a gripping breakdown partnered by mesmerziing vocals. The instrumental before the drop is fueled by plucks and drums, and suddenly you are plunging into a heavy melodic techno bassline that is primed for warehouse raves.
Argy, Adam Sellouk – Rage [NEWORLD]
Cinema bleeds directly into sound on this one. Pulling an iconic Interstellar sample, “Rage” folds science fiction into Argy’s melodic techno framework with ease. It feels less like a single and more like a chapter in a larger mythos. Scale matters here, and it is meant to be felt loud. Argy’s entire NEWORLD II album is a must-listen all the way through. Some of our other favorites include DONA, Into The Deep, and Papito.
