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Synth-Pop — the synthesis of dreams, light, and electronics.
Synth-Pop is the music of the future, born from analog synthesizers and digital dreams. It’s a genre that gave a voice to both machines and the human heart — simultaneously. It transformed pop music, made electronic sound mainstream, and created the cult of 1980s aesthetics that keeps coming back again and again.
Brief History of Synth-Pop
Late 1970s: Inspired by krautrock and the experiments of Kraftwerk, British bands began using synthesizers as their main instruments. Early pioneers — The Human League, Ultravox, Gary Numan
1980s — The Golden Era: Synthesizers take center stage in global pop culture. Key figures of the scene:
Depeche Mode
New Order
A-ha
Eurythmics
Pet Shop Boys
Yazoo Their videos became MTV legends, and their looks — style ic...
Soul — the music of the soul: from struggle to inspiration.
Soul — it’s more than just a genre. It’s the music of the heart and soul, filled with emotion, passion, and spirituality. The style emerged from African American culture and became the voice of generations striving for freedom, love, and justice.
History of Soul
1950s Soul grew out of gospel, rhythm and blues, and jazz, combining the emotional depth of church singing with a secular groove.Pioneers: Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, James Brown
1960s — The Golden Era This was the peak of soul music:
Labels like Motown Records (Detroit) and Stax Records (Memphis) became hit-making factories.
Artists: Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations
Lyrics often reflected the struggle for civil rights in the U.S.
1970s Soul evolved into fu...
Rock — the loud voice of generations: from rebellion to immortality.
Rock is more than just music. It’s rebellion, philosophy, a way of life, and a cultural phenomenon that has remained relevant for over half a century. It’s hard to find another genre that has influenced society so profoundly—sparking protests, reshaping fashion, and even politics.
The History of Rock: How It All Began
1950s — The Birth of Rock ’n’ Roll Rooted in a fusion of blues, country, and rhythm & blues. The first legends emerged: Elvis Presley — the King of Rock ’n’ Roll Chuck Berry, Little Richard — the fathers of rhythm
1960s — The British Invasion Rock gains unstoppable momentum. Bands from the UK conquer the world:
The Beatles — melody and revolution
The Rolling Stones — raw energy and swagger
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Reggae — the music of freedom, sunshine, and Jamaican culture.
Reggae — is not just music. It’s rhythm, philosophy, the voice of the people, and a symbol of the fight for freedom. Born under the sun of Jamaica, this style conquered the world — from the beaches of Kingston to the streets of London and the festivals of Europe.
Brief History of Reggae
1960s, Jamaica: Reggae evolved from ska and rocksteady — rhythmic forms of Jamaican street music.
1968: The first official reggae track is considered to be “Do the Reggay” by Toots and the Maytals.
1970–1980: Bob Marley & The Wailers turned the genre into a global movement. Reggae became the voice of social protest, equality, and the symbol of Rastafarian culture.
Today: Reggae lives on both in its pure form and as an influence on pop, hip-hop, dancehall...
What are people listening to now? The top trends in pop music for 2025
Pop music is the mirror of its time. In 2025, we’re witnessing a unique fusion of genres, the power of social media, and the rise of new stars who were unknown just yesterday. So what’s trending today — and why?
Top Music Trends of 2025
Genre blendingThe borders are gone: pop mixed with dance elements, trap-pop, alt-R&B, hyperpop, phonk hooks in rap, and EDM-style instrumentals made for TikTok.
TikTok rules everythingJust 15 seconds of a chorus can turn a song into a global hit. Viral clips often beat complex, high-budget productions.
Songs are getting shorterMost 2025 hits last only 1:30–2:20. It’s all about clicks, Shazams, and streaming numbers.
Retro comebackAmid rapid technological progress, people crave nostalgia: 80s synths, 2000s pop, and l...
PHONK — darkness, trap, and 90s nostalgia
Phonk is a genre that blends the dark atmosphere of southern 1990s hip-hop, trap beats, vocal samples from Memphis rap, and retro cassette aesthetics. It’s the sound of the streets, night rides, the underground — and TikTok trends all at once.
History of the Genre
Roots — Memphis, 1990s: The foundation of phonk lies in Memphis rap — lo-fi recordings with raw lyrics, often transferred from cassettes. Artists: DJ Screw, Three 6 Mafia, Tommy Wright III, DJ Smokey
2010s: A digital revival. The term phonk appears online. New-wave creators: Ski Mask The Slump God, Mr. Sisco, DJ Yung Vamp, Soudiere, Mythic Mob
2020s: Phonk takes over TikTok, YouTube, and Spotify — especially the drift phonk subgenre, known for its fast, aggressive distorted basslines.
The Sou...
Moombahton — reggaeton rhythms and EDM energy
Moombahton is an explosive blend of Latin passion and electronic aggression. It fuses the reggaeton tempo (108–115 BPM) with powerful EDM synths, drums, and drops. Danceable, sensual, and hypnotic, it’s perfect for both clubs and summer festivals.
How did moombahton appear?
In 2009, American DJ Dave Nada accidentally slowed down the track “Moombah” (Afrojack & Chuckie) to 108 BPM during a party.
The crowd loved it — and a new genre was born, named after “Moombah” and “reggaeton”.
Remixes and original moombahton tracks soon began to appear.
Style characteristics
Mid-tempo: 108–115 BPM
Rhythm and percussion from reggaeton
Synths, bass, and drops from EDM
Frequent use of Latin vocals, samples, Afro elements
Soun...
Jazz — improvisation, freedom, and the soul of music
Jazz is more than a style. It’s a language of emotion, syncopation, improvisation, and freedom. Born at the crossroads of African and European cultures in the early 20th century in the United States, jazz became the foundation for countless movements — from swing and blues to fusion and hip-hop.
History of Jazz: from the streets of New Orleans to the world’s concert halls
1900s–1920s — birth in New Orleans, Dixieland, Louis Armstrong
1930s — the swing era, big bands: Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman
1940s — the bebop revolution: Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie
1950s — cool jazz, hard bop, the rise of vocal jazz
1960s–70s — free jazz, fusion, the influence of rock and the avant-garde
1980s–2020s — returns to tr...
Industrial — music of machines, noise, and protest.
Industrial isn’t just a music style—it’s a challenge, a protest, an expression. It’s noise, distorted sonics, dark aesthetics, mechanical pulse, and the imprint of post-punk, techno, and the avant-garde. Industrial breaks familiar musical forms and creates a soundtrack to post-apocalypse and urbanity.
Industrial History: from Underground to Legend
Late 1970s — the term “industrial music” emerges via the UK label Industrial Records, founded by Throbbing Gristle.
1980s — rapid growth in Germany, the USA, Belgium. Aesthetic of factories, noise, futurism.
1990s — fusion with metal and techno; mainstream rise of Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, Rammstein.
2000s–2020s — experimental forms, EBM, dark electro, noise, industrial te...
House — the rhythm that created the dancefloor.
House — the heartbeat of the dancefloor, parties, and electronic culture. Born in Chicago clubs in the 1980s, it became the foundation for countless electronic subgenres. Four-on-the-floor beats, groovy bass, synths, and soulful vocals — that’s the formula of house that conquered the world.
History of House
1983–85 — the first house tracks are cut to vinyl in Chicago: Jesse Saunders — On and On, Marshall Jefferson — Move Your Body
1980s–90s — house takes over New York, London, and Ibiza
1990s — subgenres bloom: deep house, acid house, progressive
2000s — fusion with pop, the rise of EDM house
2010s–2020s — back to the roots (lo-fi, classic house), boom of tech house and afro house
House Characteristic...
Hip-Hop / Rap — history, subgenres, and beat culture
Hip-hop isn’t just music. It’s a culture that unites rap (MCing), beatmaking, DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti. Born on the streets of the Bronx in the 1970s, it grew into a global phenomenon shaping music, fashion, art, and politics.
History: from block parties to the world stage
1970s — origins in New York; early DJs: DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash
1980s — the golden age: Run-DMC, Public Enemy, Rakim, LL Cool J
1990s — the rise of rap: 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan, Nas
2000s — commercialization and diversity: Eminem, Jay-Z, Kanye West
2010s–2020s — mainstream dominance and the trap wave: Drake, Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar
2020–2025 — experimentation, women in rap, hyperpop, Latin influences, and drill
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Hardcore — the sound that breaks walls.
Hardcore — an extreme form of electronic music that tears up the dancefloor with sheer speed, aggression, and power. The genre emerged on the 1990s rave scene and has since become a symbol of absolute freedom, anarchy, and energy.
History of Hardcore
Early 1990s — origins in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany First tracks push 160+ BPM, drum machines, distorted kicks
Dutch Hardcore (Gabber) — Rotterdam, 1992–1996: Mokum Records, Paul Elstak, Rotterdam Terror Corps
Happy Hardcore — a UK branch with melodies and vocals
Industrial Hardcore — fused with noise and techno (The Outside Agency)
2000s — popularized by festivals: Thunderdome, Masters of Hardcore
2020s — the old-school hardcore revival; crossover with hard techno and EDM
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Funk — the rhythm you can’t resist.
Funk is a rhythmic, energetic, and sensual music born at the crossroads of soul, jazz, and R&B. From the first chords, you want to move, nod your head, and sink into the groove. Funk isn’t just a genre—it’s a mood, a style, and a way of life.
A Brief History of Funk
1960s — the birth of funk in the U.S. Pioneer James Brown; his track Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag (1965) is often cited as the starting point.
1970s — the golden era: Parliament-Funkadelic, Sly & the Family Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire
1980s — fusion with disco, pop, and early hip-hop
1990s–2000s — funk’s influence across R&B, rap, and electronic music
2020s — a comeback via Nu Funk, Future Funk, and the Funk Revival (e.g., in the music of Br...
Folk is the voice of the land, the people, and time.
Folk (folk music) is a musical art form that conveys the culture, traditions, and spirit of a nation. It combines simple melodies with deep meaning, rooted in traditional songs and reflected in contemporary music — from acoustic ballads to indie folk and folktronica.
History and Origins
Folk music emerged naturally in all cultures around the world as a way to tell stories, express beliefs, and share emotions. Before the recording era, it was transmitted orally from generation to generation.
Key milestones:
19th century — collection and transcription of folk songs (England, Ireland, Scandinavia, Ukraine, etc.)
1930s–50s — the American folk revival (Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger)
1960s — the rise of protest folk (Bob Dylan, Joan Baez)
1970s–90s — folk ...
Experimental is music beyond genres and conventions.
Experimental (experimental music) is not a genre in the classic sense but an approach. It is a sonic laboratory where rules are broken in the search for new forms. Trends, standards, or BPM don’t matter here — only one thing does: experimenting with sound, structure, and perception.
History and Roots
Experimental music has existed for as long as music itself, but as a distinct movement it took shape in the 20th century.
Key milestones:
1950s — avant-garde art music (John Cage, Karlheinz Stockhausen)
1960s–70s — minimalism, tape music, musique concrète, free jazz
1980s — industrial and noise experiments (Throbbing Gristle, Nurse With Wound)
1990s–2000s — electronic avant-gardists: Autechre, Aphex Twin, Oval
2020s — fusio...
