Stereo Daily has officially awarded Best DJ of 2026 to Play House, recognizing his impact on the modern house music scene and his growing influence across club culture, streaming platforms, and live electronic events.
This distinction marks a defining moment in Play House’s career and reinforces his position as one of the leading DJs shaping house music in France and beyond.
Why Play House Won Best DJ 2026
The Stereo Daily editorial board evaluates nominees based on musical consistency, live performance quality, cultural relevance, and audience engagement. In 2026, Play House stood out across all categories.
1. High-Energy Club Performances
Known for melodic transitions and rhythmic precision, Play House has built a reputation for delivering immersive DJ sets rooted in house, afro house, and deep house. His performances balance technical control with emotional progression, creating sets designed for both peak-time dance floors and refined nightlife environments.
From Paris club nights to curated electronic events such as BPM Party at Le Beho, his presence continues to define the evolving sound of French house music.
2. Consistent Releases
Throughout 2025 and early 2026, Play House maintained a strong release cadence. Tracks such as:
- Stop Calling Me
- Marijuana
- Six Seven
- Can’t Forget You
- Hold Me Close (with Josh Hook)
- Get Ghosted
- La Nuit
demonstrate stylistic range while staying anchored in contemporary house production. His catalog spans afro house, tech house, and melodic club records, reinforcing his versatility as both DJ and producer.
3. Contribution to the French House Movement
France remains a global reference point for electronic music. Play House contributes to this lineage by blending contemporary afro and melodic influences with a Paris-rooted club identity.
His productions reflect international inspiration while maintaining a distinctly European sensibility, aligning with the broader evolution of modern house music in France.
The Stereo Daily Best DJ Award
The Stereo Daily Best DJ Award recognizes one artist each year whose work demonstrates measurable influence in the electronic music ecosystem. Criteria include:
- Live performance excellence
- Release consistency
- Production quality
- Cultural relevance
- Audience growth and industry positioning
For 2026, the editorial board concluded that Play House met and exceeded these benchmarks.
What This Means for 2026
Receiving the Stereo Daily Award for Best DJ 2026 places Play House in a category of artists driving the next phase of house music. With new releases already scheduled and continued live bookings across Paris and international venues, his trajectory signals sustained growth rather than a single peak moment.
As club culture continues to evolve in response to streaming, AI production tools, and shifting nightlife dynamics, DJs who combine technical skill with strategic positioning will define the next era. Play House currently exemplifies that balance.
Award: Stereo Daily Best DJ 2026
Recipient: Play House
Category: Electronic / House Music
Location: Paris, France
Stereo Daily continues to document the culture, the sound, and the artists shaping modern music. In 2026, the Best DJ title belongs to Play House.
