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Indietronica — a genre that combines indie guitars and electronic synthesizers. History, artists, and the aesthetics of lo-fi and retro-futurism. M83, CHVRCHES, Hot Chip, and more.

Indietronica is a genre that fuses independent guitar music (indie rock, indie pop) with electronic textures and synthesizer-driven sounds. It emerged at the turn of the 1990s and 2000s, when indie bands began experimenting with digital technology and electronic aesthetics while maintaining a sense of melancholy and organic performance. Origins and Development Roots: In the 1990s, after the rise of Britpop…

Blues — a genre born in the southern United States among African Americans. The history of the blues, key performers, styles such as Delta, Chicago, and Texas blues, and its influence on rock and modern music.

Blues — one of the oldest and most influential genres in modern music. Emerging in the late 19th century among African Americans in the southern United States, it became the foundation for rock, jazz, soul, R&B, and a huge part of global musical culture. It is music that speaks of pain, hope, and inner freedom — through simple words and deep emotion. Origins and History Late 19th century,…

Ska is a Jamaican style that blends offbeat rhythm, brass instruments and the raw energy of street music. From 1960s Kingston to 2 Tone and ska-punk — its history, artists, culture and influence.

Ska is a lively and upbeat music genre that emerged in Jamaica in the late 1950s. It became the predecessor of rocksteady and reggae, and later gave birth to styles such as 2 Tone and ska-punk. Ska is the music of dancing, brass instruments, syncopated guitar offbeats, and a smile you simply can’t hide when that signature “skank” rhythm starts playing. How Did Ska Begin? Late 1950s, Kingston,…

Eurodance — a genre that blended techno, house, and pop. Discover its history, artists, and influence on the 90s dance scene — from 2 Unlimited and Haddaway to Corona and Culture Beat.

Eurodance is a genre of electronic dance music that emerged in early 1990s Europe. It combined the rhythms of techno and house, the vocals of pop music, rap verses, and melodic synthesizers to create a unique sound that became the symbol of the disco, cassette, and MTV era. History and Formation Late 1980s – Early 1990s: Eurodance evolved from Italo disco, Euro disco, and house music. The first pioneers…

Roland TB-303 Bass Line — the iconic synthesizer that became the symbol of acid house. Learn its creation story, fun facts, influence on music, and modern clones.

Roland TB-303 Bass Line — the legendary synthesizer and sequencer released by the Japanese company Roland in 1981. Initially designed as a compact bass accompaniment for guitarists, it became the instrument that defined an entire movement in music — acid house and techno. History In the late 1970s, Roland was actively experimenting with portable electronic instruments. The TB-303 was conceived as an…

Nu Jazz — a modern style combining jazz improvisation, electronic music, and soul groove. History, key artists, and its influence on the lounge and downtempo scene.

Nu Jazz (also known as electro-jazz or future jazz) is a modern genre that blends jazz improvisation with electronic music, funk grooves, and a lounge atmosphere. The genre emerged in the late 1990s as both a response to the renewed interest in jazz and to the growing popularity of the electronic music scene. History and Formation Late 1990s: In Europe and Japan, DJs and producers began experimenting with…

Electronic Body Music — a powerful fusion of industrial sound and dance rhythm. A journey from Front 242 and Nitzer Ebb to today’s new body techno.

Electronic Body Music (EBM) is a genre of electronic music that emerged in the early 1980s, combining industrial harshness, mechanical rhythm, and the dance energy of synthesizers. It is a style where body and machine merge into one, and music becomes a ritual of movement. History and Origins EBM was born in Europe (mainly in Belgium and Germany) as a response to the cold, detached aesthetics of industrial…

Ambient House — a style that fuses ambient and house. Soft rhythms, atmospheric synths, and a philosophy of sound that balances stillness and motion. History, artists, and modern influence.

Ambient House is a genre of electronic music that blends the meditative atmosphere of ambient with the rhythmic structure of house. It emerged at the intersection of club culture and sound art in the late 1980s, becoming the soundtrack for chillout rooms, sunrise moments on the dancefloor, and relaxed after-hours gatherings. History and Origins Late 1980s – early 1990s: The term ambient house appeared in…

Beatboxing — vocal percussion and the art of creating music using breath, lips, and tongue. From Doug E. Fresh to Dr. Peacock — history, techniques, artists, and the modern scene.

Beatboxing is the art of creating music and rhythms using only the voice, lips, tongue, and breath. It’s a form of vocal percussion where the human body becomes a living drum machine — capable of imitating drums, basslines, samples, and even melodic instruments. History and Origins 1980s: The first elements of beatboxing appeared within the hip-hop culture in the United States. The term “beat…

Frenchcore — an aggressive subgenre of hardcore techno with tempos up to 240 BPM, born from the French rave scene. Discover its history, artists, culture, and modern influence.

Frenchcore is an aggressive and high-speed subgenre of hardcore techno, characterized by tempos around 200 BPM, sharp synths, distorted basslines, and powerful “industrial” energy. It’s music of rebellion and chaotic ecstasy, born from the French rave scene of the 1990s. History and Evolution Early 1990s: The first roots of the style emerged in France within free-party and tekno communities…

Lowercase — a minimalist form of sound art where silence and micro-noises become musical matter. A philosophy of listening, the legacy of Steve Roden, and its influence on sound art.

Lowercase is a radically minimalist branch of experimental electronic music, where the focus is not on rhythm or melody but on sounds that are usually overlooked. It is the art of attentive listening — an exploration of micro-sounds, rustles, friction, and the resonances of the surrounding world. Origins and Philosophy The genre was named and conceptually defined by American composer Steve Roden, who…

Drumfunk — a subgenre of drum’n’bass focused on complex breakbeats and minimalism. Learn about its history, key artists, and influence.

Drumfunk is a subgenre of drum’n’bass that places its main focus on broken, detailed rhythms, deep atmospheric sounds, and minimalism. The style evolved from jungle and intelligent drum’n’bass, becoming a kind of “chamber art” within the d’n’b scene. History and Origins Late 1990s – Early 2000s: Drumfunk emerged as a response to the increasing…

Easy Listening — a genre of soft background music with orchestral arrangements and a romantic atmosphere. History, artists, and modern revival.

Easy Listening is a musical style created for a pleasant and unobtrusive background atmosphere. It blends gentle melodies, orchestral arrangements, and soft rhythms to evoke a sense of comfort, relaxation, and harmony. This genre became a hallmark of the 1950s–1970s — an era when music was not only entertainment, but also a reflection of lifestyle and elegance. History and Origins 1950s: The genre…

DJ Mag has released the Top 100 DJs 2025 ranking! Discover the full list, biographies, styles, and achievements of the world’s best DJs. Vote in the independent Minatrix.FM ranking!

DJ Mag has unveiled the long-awaited Top 100 DJs 2025 — the annual list of the world’s most popular and influential DJs, determined by a global fan vote. For more than thirty years, this ranking has been regarded as the leading benchmark in the world of EDM, house, techno, trance and other branches of the club scene. Every year, tens of millions of listeners from all corners of the globe vote for their…

Nu Disco — a genre that combines 70s–80s disco with modern house. Discover its history, artists, and why it’s conquering dance floors again.

Nu Disco is a music genre that combines the energy of classic 70s–80s disco with elements of house, funk, and electronic music. It preserves the brightness, groove, and danceability of the original disco sound, while adding a touch of modern production and polish. History and Origins The term Nu Disco emerged in the late 1990s and became established in the 2000s, when DJs and producers began reviving the…