Delta Blues
A 'Blues' sub-genre
Origin
Delta blues originated in the Mississippi Delta region of the United States and is characterised by its raw, emotive vocals, slide guitar techniques, and often simple and repetitive musical structures.
Similar to
Country Blues, Americana, Roots Rock
Example track
Robert Johnson - Cross Road Blues
Melodic House
A 'House' sub-genre
Origin
Melodic House is a subgenre of house music that is characterized by its use of melodic elements, such as catchy hooks and harmonies, which are often borrowed from other genres such as pop and trance. These melodic elements are combined with the traditional beats and rhythms of house music to create a unique and uplifting sound.
Similar to
Progressive House, Deep House, Progressive Trance
Example track
RÜFÜS DU SOL - Innerbloom
Folktronica
A 'Electronica' sub-genre
Origin
Folktronica emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s, blending elements of folk music with electronic music production techniques. It is characterised by the incorporation of acoustic instruments, folk-inspired melodies, juxtaposed with electronic beats and textures.
Similar to
Indietronica, Electronic Folk, Psychedelic Folk
Example track
Four Tet - She Just Likes To Fight
Neurofunk
A 'Drum and Bass' sub-genre
Origin
Neurofunk originated in the mid-1990s and is characterised by its dark and complex sound, often featuring intricate, twisted basslines, innovative sound design and high-tempo beats.
Similar to
Techstep, Darkstep, Darkcore
Example track
A.M.C - Eject
Psychedelic Trance
A 'Trance' sub-genre
Origin
Psychedelic trance, commonly known as psytrance, emerged in the early 1990s, and is characterised by its high BPM (135-150+), rolling basslines, hypnotic sound effects, and layered drum patterns.
Similar to
Goa Trance, Psytechno
Example track
WAVEFORM & E-MOV - The Connection
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