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Afro House — a genre that combines African drums, ethnic vocals, and house rhythms. The history of the style, key artists, and its influence on the global electronic scene.

Afro House — is a subgenre of house music that combines deep electronic rhythms with African ethnic elements. Its sound is built on traditional drums, tribal vocals, and a modern house beat, creating an atmosphere suited both for dancefloors and spiritual immersion. History and Origins The roots of Afro House go back to South Africa, where in the 2000s local rhythms began to merge with house music.…

Alternative Rap — a hip-hop style that blends rap with rock, jazz, funk and electronic music. The history of the genre, key artists and its influence on today’s scene.

Alternative Rap (or alternative rap) — is a branch of hip-hop where artists move away from the traditional sound of gangsta rap or commercial mainstream. Here, rap intersects with elements of rock, jazz, funk, electronic music, and even punk, while the lyrics often explore more philosophical, social, or experimental themes. History and Development The genre began to take shape in the late 1980s –…

Digital Hardcore is an extreme genre combining hardcore punk, industrial, and electronic music. The history of Atari Teenage Riot, Alec Empire, and the influence of Digital Hardcore on today’s scene.

Digital Hardcore is an extreme branch of electronic music that emerged in the mid-1990s. It combined harsh electronic sound, hardcore punk, and industrial elements, evolving into an aggressive and protest-oriented musical style. History The roots of Digital Hardcore go back to the Berlin scene of the early 1990s. The key figure was musician Alec Empire, who founded the band Atari Teenage Riot and the…

Glitch — a genre of electronic music that grew out of digital errors and glitches. The history, key artists, and the modern influence of Glitch on music and visual art.

In the world of electronic music, the boundaries between noise and melody have long since disappeared. What was considered a “faulty sound” in the early 1990s has now become a full-fledged genre. This is about Glitch — a musical style that turned digital errors and distortions into an artistic tool. How Glitch appeared The name of the genre comes from the English word glitch —…

Drill & Bass — a subgenre of IDM born from drum and bass in the 1990s. Chaotic rhythms, experimental beats, Aphex Twin, Squarepusher and other pioneers of the genre.

Drill & Bass is a subgenre of electronic music that emerged in the mid-1990s as an experimental offshoot of drum and bass. It is characterized by excessively complex rhythms, "broken" drum patterns, and chaotic track structures. In essence, it is a parodic yet brilliant reimagining of drum and bass in an avant-garde spirit. History The genre originated in the UK within the IDM (Intelligent Dance Music)…

Chiptune — a genre of electronic music based on the sounds of old game consoles. The history of 8-bit music, key artists, and its influence on the modern scene.

Chiptune (or 8-bit music) is a genre of electronic music based on the sound of audio chips from old game consoles and computers. Its recognizable "pixelated" sound became a symbol of the arcade era, Nintendo, Sega, and Commodore. Today, Chiptune exists both in its original form and as modern remixes and live performances. History 1970s–80s: the first sound chips (SID on the Commodore 64, PSG on the Sega,…

t.A.T.u. reunites! Yulia Volkova and Elena Katina are back with new songs, concerts, a documentary, and the legendary hits of the 2000s.

"Everything and about everything — in our eyes, and beyond. Ahead lies much that is new and exciting. Let’s go!" — this is how Yulia Volkova and Elena Katina announced the reunion of the legendary duo t.A.T.u.. For millions of fans around the world, this became an event comparable to a return to their youth: the daring energy of the 2000s came alive again, but in a new, more mature and meaningful…

Italo Disco — the iconic 80s genre. Discover its history, key artists, greatest hits, and influence on modern music. Learn all about Italy’s disco sensation.

Italo Disco — is a genre of disco and synth-pop that emerged in Italy in the early 1980s and became one of the main symbols of the European dance scene. Bright synthesizers, romantic melodies, dramatic vocals, and dance rhythms made this style iconic to this day. History Origins: the genre appeared in Italy around 1982, when local producers began recording disco tracks using synthesizers and drum…

Ambient Breaks — a subgenre of electronic music that combines ambient textures and breakbeat rhythms. History of the genre, sound features, key artists, and its influence on the modern scene.

Ambient Breaks is a subgenre of electronic music that combines the meditative, spacious textures of ambient with the rhythmic patterns of breakbeat. This style appeared in the 1990s, when DJs and producers began experimenting with smooth soundscapes and irregular drum parts. History and Development The roots of Ambient Breaks lie in Brian Eno’s ambient music and the breakbeats of the early rave scenes.…

Berlin School — a style of electronic music that emerged in Germany in the 1970s. Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze, and other pioneers of the genre. History, sound characteristics, and influence on the modern scene.

Berlin School is a style of electronic music that emerged in West Germany in the late 1960s and early 1970s. This style had a huge influence on the development of the entire electronic scene and became the foundation for genres such as ambient, synthwave, new age, and even modern techno. History Berlin School arose during the flourishing of krautrock (experimental rock music) in Germany. Key figures…

2 Step (or 2-Step Garage) is a subgenre of UK Garage that emerged in the late 1990s in the UK. Learn about its history, sound characteristics, notable artists, and influence on modern genres — from Dubstep to Future Garage.

2 Step (or 2-Step Garage) is a subgenre of UK Garage that emerged in the late 1990s in the United Kingdom. It is characterized by a shifted, “broken” rhythm, the absence of a standard bass kick on every beat, and an abundance of syncopated patterns. This gives the music a “floating” feel and distinguishes it from classic house and garage. History Roots trace back to UK Garage of the…

Acid Trance — a subgenre of trance that emerged in the 1990s at the crossroads of acid house and trance. Discover the history of the genre, the iconic TB-303 sound, the best tracks, and the artists who influenced the evolution of electronic music.

Acid Trance is a subgenre of trance that emerged in the early 1990s at the intersection of acid house and classic trance. It is characterized by the use of the distinctive “acid” sound of the Roland TB-303 synthesizer (with resonant filters and slide effects), combined with a trance structure — gradual build-ups, hypnotic melodies, long bridges, and emotional backgrounds. Sound Characteristics:…

Acid Techno is a subgenre of techno known for its distinctive TB-303 sound. Learn about its origins, key artists, influence on rave culture, and modern sound.

Acid Techno is a subgenre of techno that emerged in the early 1990s in the United Kingdom as a logical evolution of acid house. Its distinctive feature is the use of the legendary Roland TB-303 synthesizer, which creates a “acidic,” distorted bassline sound that became the hallmark of the genre. History of Acid Techno The roots of Acid Techno trace back to the late 1980s, when house and techno were…

Chillwave — a style of electronic music with an atmosphere of nostalgia and retro sound. Genre history, key artists, characteristics, and influence on modern music.

In the world of electronic music, new genres regularly emerge — ones that not only create a fresh sound but also shape an entire atmosphere, mood, and image. One such phenomenon is Chillwave — a style that, since the late 2000s, has become a cult movement for an entire generation of listeners. What is Chillwave? Chillwave is a subgenre of electronic music that combines dreamy melodies, vintage…

Neo-Soul — a style that fuses jazz, soul, funk, and R&B. History of origin, key artists (D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill), interesting facts, and influence on modern music.

Neo-Soul is a genre that emerged in the late 1990s as a response to musicians’ desire to blend the traditions of soul, jazz, funk, and R&B with a modern sound. It is characterized by deep lyrics, live instrumentation, and a warm atmosphere, standing in contrast to the commercial mainstream R&B. History and Origins The term “neo-soul” began to be actively used in the mid-1990s thanks to…