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Genres
All of the genres that are mentioned on the site are put here into this convient page!
Noise Rock
Subgenre of Rock that uses high amounts of distortion, typically fuzzy, lo-fi, and overpowered instrumentally.
Sass
2000s offshoot of Post-Hardcore that feature "sassy" vocal styles, with often noisy & chaotic instrumentals.
Indie Pop
Similar to Indie Rock, but with a more accessible and catchier sound.
Math Rock
Offshoot of Post-Hardcore with even more complexity, throwing unusual time signatures into the mix.
Industrial Rock
Fusion of Rock and Post-Industrial, with sounds that are often abrasive and distorted.
Alternative Rock
Broad style of Rock that draws characteristics from other Rock styles and genres, such as Punk Rock or Pop Rock.
Indie Rock
More do-it-yourself and less mainstream approach to Alternative Rock.
Electro-Disco
Subgenre of Disco and EDM that incorportates synthesizers and other electronic elements within Disco structures.
EDM
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.
Bloghouse
Scene popular around the time of New Rave that generally consists of Electro-House/Electro-Disco/Electroclash remixes of existing material. Songs were frequently shared on blogs and fourms as MP3 files, sharing was encouraged. The sound of Bloghouse can be associated with original material.
Post-Hardcore
Takes the aggression from Hardcore Punk and focuses on making longer and more complex song arrangements.
Synth Punk
Replaces elements from Punk Rock (ex. guitars, drums) with synthesizers and drum machines.
Electro-House
Subgenre of House that is primarily influenced by Electroclash and French House.
Mutant Disco
Revival of Disco that combines Funk and Post-Punk, with a few splashes of experimentation from genres like Jazz and Dub.
Art Rock
Expands the boundaries of traditonal Rock with experimentation from influences outside of Rock.
Dance-Punk
Danceable mix of Post-Punk and Punk Rock, with notable Funk and Disco influences.
Synthpop
Recognized by poppy synthesizer structures with atmospheric drum beats and production, usually gives off a "nostalgic" feeling.
New Wave
Characterized by melodic and rythmic guitars, heavy synthesizer usage, and slick percussion. Stylistically similar to Post-Punk.
Breakbeat
Features rhythmic drum patterns (named breakbeats) that are typically accociated with EDM.
Alternative Dance
Heavily integrates synthesizers and other elements from EDM within Alternative Rock structures.
Post-Punk Revival
Combines elements of Post-Punk with Indie Rock with an emphasis on energetic drum patterns and "jagged" guitarwork.
New Rave
High tempo and fast paced fusion of Indie Rock/Post-Punk Revival and Dance-Punk/Electroclash that create an energetic and danceable atmosphere.
Electropop
Electronic style of Pop that emerged in the 2000s that focuses on fully digital production coupled with extensive synthesizer usage.
Electroclash
Fusion genre that consists of throbbing basslines and buzzing synths that draws character from Techno, Electro-Disco, Synthpop, and New Wave.
Glitch Pop
Subgenre of Indietronica that fuses DIY pop melodies with Glitch editing techniques.
Noise Pop
Noisier subgenre of Indie Rock that typically features distorted instrumentation with hazy, occasionally dreamy vocals.
Indietronica
More electronic flavor of Indie Rock and Indie Pop primarily influenced by Synthpop and EDM.
Field Recordings
Audio recorded outside of recording studios for the purpose of capturing an athmosphere or environment.
Spoken Word
Typically consists of unaccompanied vocals.
Ambient
Broad term given to music that prefer athmosphere and texture over music structure.