Genres

All of the genres that are mentioned on the site are put here into this convient page!

Electro-Disco

Subgenre of Disco and EDM that incorportates synthesizers and other electronic elements within Disco structures.

EDM is a broad term for dance music with electronic influences and structures. The genre's sound can range from a whole variety of genres.

Generally given to remix albums that contain electronic remixes of original material. Rarely given to non-remix albums.

Takes the aggression from Hardcore Punk and focuses on making longer and more complex song arrangements.

Replaces elements from Punk Rock (ex. guitars, drums) with synthesizers and drum machines.

Subgenre of House that is primarily influenced by Electroclash and French House.

Revival of Disco that combines Funk and Post-Punk, with a few splashes of experimentation from genres like Jazz and Dub.

Expands the boundaries of traditonal Rock with experimentation from influences outside of Rock.

Danceable mix of Post-Punk and Punk Rock, with notable Funk and Disco influences.

Recognized by poppy synthesizer structures with atmospheric drum beats and production, usually gives off a "nostalgic" feeling.

Characterized by melodic and rythmic guitars, heavy synthesizer usage, and slick percussion. Stylistically similar to Post-Punk.

Features rhythmic drum patterns (named breakbeats) that are typically accociated with EDM.

Heavily integrates synthesizers and other elements from EDM within Alternative Rock structures.

Combines elements of Post-Punk with Indie Rock with an emphasis on energetic drum patterns and "jagged" guitarwork.

High tempo and fast paced fusion of Indie Rock/Post-Punk Revival and Dance-Punk/Electroclash that create an energetic and danceable atmosphere.

Electronic style of Pop that emerged in the 2000s that focuses on fully digital production coupled with extensive synthesizer usage.

Fusion genre that consists of throbbing basslines and buzzing synths that draws character from Techno, Electro-Disco, Synthpop, and New Wave.

Subgenre of Indietronica that fuses DIY pop melodies with Glitch editing techniques.

Noisier subgenre of Indie Rock that typically features distorted instrumentation with hazy, occasionally dreamy vocals.

More electronic flavor of Indie Rock and Indie Pop primarily influenced by Synthpop and EDM.

Audio recorded outside of recording studios for the purpose of capturing an athmosphere or environment.

Typically consists of unaccompanied vocals.

Broad term given to music that prefer athmosphere and texture over music structure.