| Acid Breaks |
EDM |
Breakbeat genre with acid synths and funky, chopped drum patterns. |
Breakbeat,
Acid House |
120–140 |
Elite Force,
Freq Nasty,
Acid Junkies,
Rennie Pilgrem,
Rino Cerrone,
Dave Angel,
DJ Icey,
Hyperactive,
Plump DJs,
Rogue Element
|
Freq Nasty – "Amped"
Elite Force – "Shadowbox"
Acid Junkies – "Acid Funk"
Rennie Pilgrem – "Fahrenheit"
Rino Cerrone – "The Question"
Dave Angel – "Sea of Tranquility"
DJ Icey – "The Bottom End"
Hyperactive – "The Funk"
Plump DJs – "The Push"
Rogue Element – "Rezurrection"
|
| Acid House |
EDM |
Defined by the squelchy sound of the Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer, hypnotic patterns and early rave culture energy. |
Early Techno,
Rave |
115–128 |
Phuture,
DJ Pierre,
A Guy Called Gerald,
808 State,
Acid Junkies,
Josh Wink,
Hardfloor,
Carl Cox,
Farley "Jackmaster" Funk,
DJ Misjah & DJ Tim
|
Phuture – "Acid Tracks"
DJ Pierre – "Boxenergy"
A Guy Called Gerald – "Voodoo Ray"
808 State – "Pacific"
Hardfloor – "Acperience"
Josh Wink – "Higher State of Consciousness"
Carl Cox – "I Want You (Forever)"
Farley Jackmaster Funk – "Love Can't Turn Around"
Farley Jackmaster Funk – "House Nation"
DJ Misjah & DJ Tim – "Access"
|
| Acid Techno |
EDM |
Techno style using acid basslines (TB-303) and squelchy resonant sounds; focuses on hypnotic patterns and raw, driving energy. |
Techno,
Acid House |
120–132 |
Plastikman (Richie Hawtin),
Ben Sims,
Chris Liebing,
Luke Slater,
Adam Beyer,
Dave Clarke,
Jeff Mills,
Regis,
Surgeon,
The Liberators
|
Plastikman – "Spastik"
Ben Sims – "Manipulated"
Chris Liebing – "Evolution"
Luke Slater – "Bell Blocker"
Adam Beyer – "A Walking Contradiction"
Dave Clarke – "Wisdom To The Wise"
Jeff Mills – "The Bells"
Regis – "Execution"
Surgeon – "Bad Hand Bitch"
The Liberators – "Acid Over"
|
| Acidcore |
EDM |
Hard, fast, and aggressive acid techno with distorted 303 basslines; merges acid and hardcore aesthetics. |
Hardcore Techno,
Acid Techno |
160–190 |
Radium,
The Speedfreak,
Delta 9,
The DJ Producer,
Lenny Dee,
Industrial Strength,
Drokz,
Noize Suppressor,
Angerfist,
Ophidian
|
Radium – "Acid Reign"
The Speedfreak – "Mescalinum"
Delta 9 – "Narcotic"
The DJ Producer – "The Smell Of Urge"
Lenny Dee – "Forgotten Moments"
Industrial Strength – "The Nightmare Factory"
Drokz – "Acid Core"
Noize Suppressor – "Acid Voltage"
Angerfist – "Crimson Mess"
Ophidian – "Butterfly VIP"
|
| Adult Contemporary |
Pop |
Smooth, radio-friendly pop music aimed at adult listeners; often ballad-based, melodic and polished production. |
Soft Rock,
Adult Pop |
70–100 |
Céline Dion,
Michael Bublé,
Lionel Richie,
Barbra Streisand,
Shania Twain,
Phil Collins
|
Céline Dion – "My Heart Will Go On"
Michael Bublé – "Home"
Lionel Richie – "Hello"
Barbra Streisand – "Woman In Love"
Shania Twain – "You're Still the One"
Phil Collins – "Against All Odds"
|
| Afro House |
EDM |
Deep, percussive house influenced by African rhythms, tribal chants and world-music vocals; warm grooves and ethereal atmosphere. |
Deep House,
Tribal House |
116–125 |
Dixon,
Mulu Mupa,
Theo Kendrick,
Black Coffee,
Culoe de Song,
Chus & Ceballos
|
Dixon – "Enomilo"
Mulu Mupa – "Kotsi Race"
Theo Kendrick – "Lerato (Remix)"
Black Coffee – "Wish You Were Here"
Culoe de Song – "Y.O.U.D"
Chus & Ceballos – "Africandelic"
|
| Ambient |
Ambient |
Atmospheric, texture-focused music that emphasizes tone and mood over traditional structure or rhythm:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}. |
Downtempo,
New Age |
60–90 |
Brian Eno,
Aphex Twin,
Boards of Canada,
The Orb,
Moby,
Tycho
|
Brian Eno – "An Ending (Ascent)"
Aphex Twin – "Tha"
Boards of Canada – "Roygbiv"
The Orb – "Little Fluffy Clouds"
Moby – "LA"
Tycho – "Awake"
|
| Argentine Rock (Rock Nacional) |
Latin Rock |
Rock music from Argentina, blending local folk, tango, and international rock influences; lyrics often address social and political themes. |
Latin Rock,
Folk Rock,
Pop Rock |
90–140 |
Charly García,
Luis Alberto Spinetta,
Fito Páez,
Andrés Calamaro,
Gustavo Cerati,
Soda Stereo,
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs,
Los Enanitos Verdes,
Divididos,
Babasonicos
|
Charly García – Demoliendo Hoteles
Luis Alberto Spinetta – Seguir Viviendo Sin Tu Amor
Fito Páez – Mariposa Tecknicolor
Andrés Calamaro – Flaca
Gustavo Cerati – Crimen
Soda Stereo – De Música Ligera
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs – Matador
Los Enanitos Verdes – Lamento Boliviano
Divididos – La Rubia Tarada
Babasonicos – Putita
|
| Art Pop |
Pop |
Artistically ambitious pop music with experimental elements, complex arrangements, and creative concepts. |
Indie Pop,
Synthpop |
90–130 |
Kate Bush,
St. Vincent,
Björk,
FKA twigs,
Grimes,
Animal Collective
|
Kate Bush – "Running Up That Hill"
St. Vincent – "Los Ageless"
Björk – "Hyperballad"
FKA twigs – "Cellophane"
Grimes – "Oblivion"
Animal Collective – "My Girls"
|
| Avanzada |
EDM Latin |
Spanish pop and dance movement from the 1980s, especially in Valencia; blends synthpop, Italo disco, and new wave with energetic club sounds. |
Italo Disco,
Synthpop,
Europop |
110–130 |
Nacho Canut,
OBK,
Spook Factory,
Vídeo,
Glamour
|
Nacho Canut – Ni Tu Ni Nadie
OBK – Historias de Amor
Spook Factory – Spook Factory
Vídeo – La Noche No Es Para Mí
Glamour – Imágenes
|
| Bachata |
Latin |
Dominican dance music with syncopated guitar arpeggios and Afro-Latin percussion (bongos, güira), often romantic or melancholic; combines influences of bolero and merengue:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. |
Merengue,
Bolero |
130–140 |
Aventura,
Romeo Santos,
Juan Luis Guerra,
Prince Royce,
Leslie Grace,
Toby Love
|
Juan Luis Guerra – "Bachata Rosa"
Aventura – "Obsesión"
Romeo Santos – "Propuesta Indecente"
Prince Royce – "Corazón Sin Cara"
Leslie Grace – "Will You Still Love Me?"
Toby Love – "Tengo Un Amor"
|
| Baile Funk |
Latin |
Brazilian dance music from Rio de Janeiro favelas; energetic, raw beats, MC vocals, and heavy use of samples; also called Funk Carioca. |
Funk Carioca,
Trap,
Hip-Hop |
130–150 |
MC Kevinho,
Anitta,
MC Livinho,
MC Fioti,
MC G15,
MC Don Juan,
MC Lan,
MC Zaac,
MC Carol,
DJ Marlboro
|
MC Kevinho – Olha a Explosão
Anitta – Vai Malandra
MC Livinho – Fazer Falhar
MC Fioti – Bum Bum Tam Tam
MC G15 – Deu Onda
MC Don Juan – Oh Novinha
MC Lan – Rabetão
MC Zaac – Vai Embrazando
MC Carol – Bateu Uma Onda Forte
DJ Marlboro – Funk Brasil
|
| Bass House |
EDM |
House with heavy, wobbling basslines and aggressive drops; crossover of house and dubstep/bass music. |
G House,
Electro House,
Future House |
126–132 |
Jauz,
ACRAZE,
JOYRYDE,
Tchami,
Malaa,
Habstrakt,
Ghastly,
Wax Motif,
Dr. Fresch,
BIJOU
|
Jauz – "Feel The Volume"
ACRAZE – "Do It To It"
JOYRYDE – "Hot Drums"
Tchami – "Promesses"
Malaa – "Not Mad"
Habstrakt – "The One"
Ghastly – "Every Night"
Wax Motif – "Divinity"
Dr. Fresch – "Rise"
BIJOU – "Send It Off"
|
| Bassline |
EDM |
UK club genre with heavy basslines, energetic beats and MC vocals; evolved from speed garage. |
UK Garage,
Speed Garage |
130–140 |
Toddla T,
DJ Q,
TS7,
Flava D,
My Nu Leng,
Holy Goof,
Skepsis,
Zero,
Darkzy,
Notion
|
DJ Q – "You Wot"
Toddla T – "Take It Back"
TS7 – "Follow Me"
Flava D – "Home"
My Nu Leng – "Master Plan"
Holy Goof – "Gone"
Skepsis – "Acid"
Zero – "Bassline"
Darkzy – "Bassline Killer"
Notion – "Bassline"
|
| Big Beat |
EDM |
Festival-friendly electronic rock/funk style popular in the 90s; uses sampled loops, heavy breakbeats, and high energy. |
Breakbeat,
Trip-Hop |
120–140 |
The Prodigy,
The Chemical Brothers,
Fatboy Slim,
Crystal Method,
Propellerheads,
Lo Fidelity Allstars,
U.N.K.L.E.,
Junkie XL,
FC Kahuna,
Basement Jaxx
|
The Prodigy – "Voodoo People"
The Chemical Brothers – "Block Rockin' Beats"
Fatboy Slim – "Right Here, Right Now"
Crystal Method – "Busy Child"
Propellerheads – "Spybreak"
Lo Fidelity Allstars – "Battle Flag"
U.N.K.L.E. – "Rabbit In Your Headlights"
Junkie XL – "Breezer"
FC Kahuna – "Hayling"
Basement Jaxx – "Red Alert"
|
| Big Room |
EDM |
Massive, simplified drops designed to translate to huge festival environments. Emphasis on impact and melody rather than subtlety. |
Progressive House,
Electro House |
126–132 |
Martin Garrix,
Hardwell,
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike,
W&W,
Blasterjaxx,
Nicky Romero,
R3HAB,
Ummet Ozcan,
Bassjackers,
DVBBS
|
Martin Garrix – "Animals"
Hardwell – "Spaceman"
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike – "Tremor"
W&W – "Bigfoot"
Blasterjaxx – "Rocket"
Nicky Romero – "Toulouse"
R3HAB – "Flashlight"
Ummet Ozcan – "Smash"
Bassjackers – "Mush Mush"
DVBBS – "Tsunami"
|
| Bolero |
Latin |
Romantic Latin ballad style with slow tempo, poetic lyrics, and lush harmonies; originated in Cuba and popular throughout Latin America. |
Son Cubano,
Ballad |
60–90 |
Luis Miguel,
Trío Los Panchos,
Armando Manzanero,
Vicente Fernández,
Julio Jaramillo
|
Luis Miguel – La Gloria Eres Tú
Trío Los Panchos – Sabor a Mí
Armando Manzanero – Contigo Aprendí
Vicente Fernández – Estos Celos
Julio Jaramillo – Nuestro Juramento
|
| Bounce (Melbourne Bounce) |
EDM |
Australian club style with bouncy offbeat bass, energetic drops and festival sound. |
Electro House,
Big Room |
126–130 |
Will Sparks,
Joel Fletcher,
TJR,
Deorro,
Timmy Trumpet,
SCNDL,
VINAI,
Henry Fong,
JETFIRE,
Chardy
|
Will Sparks – "Ah Yeah So What"
Joel Fletcher – "Swing"
TJR – "Ode To Oi"
Deorro – "Five Hours"
Timmy Trumpet – "Freaks"
SCNDL – "The Munsta"
VINAI – "How We Do"
Henry Fong – "Stand Up"
JETFIRE – "Slingshot"
Chardy – "Bounce That"
|
| Breakbeat |
EDM |
Non-4/4 drum patterns, chopped and shuffled beats; incorporates funk, hip-hop, and electronic energy. |
Big Beat,
Drum & Bass |
120–140 |
Stanton Warriors,
Plump DJs,
Freestylers,
Aquasky,
Deekline,
Ed Solo,
Krafty Kuts,
A.Skillz,
Aphrodite,
General Levy
|
Stanton Warriors – "Da Antidote"
Plump DJs – "The Push"
Stanton Warriors – "Jump & Twist"
Freestylers – "Push Up"
Aquasky – "Barefoot"
Deekline – "I Don't Smoke"
Ed Solo – "No No"
Krafty Kuts – "Bass Phenomenon"
A.Skillz – "Deadliest Formula"
Aphrodite – "King Of The Beats"
|
| Breakcore |
EDM |
Extremely fast, chaotic breakbeats often combined with hardcore and jungle influences; very experimental and high-energy. |
Jungle,
Hardcore,
IDM,
Digital Hardcore |
160–220+ |
Venetian Snares,
Shitmat,
Enduser,
Otto von Schirach,
DJ Scud,
Alec Empire,
Igorrr,
Ruby My Dear,
Doormouse,
Bong-Ra
|
Venetian Snares – "Hajnal"
Shitmat – "Shopliftin Gabba"
Enduser – "2 Step To Hell"
Otto von Schirach – "Salpica (Miami)"
DJ Scud – "Total Destruction"
Alec Empire – "The Destroyer"
Igorrr – "Tendon"
Ruby My Dear – "Brame"
Doormouse – "Sick Fuck"
Bong-Ra – "Sangre De Torro"
|
| Brostep |
EDM |
Aggressive, midrange-heavy dubstep variant with metallic sounds and energetic drops; popularized by Skrillex. |
Dubstep,
Riddim |
140–150 |
Skrillex,
Zomboy,
Excision,
Datsik,
12th Planet,
Doctor P,
Flux Pavilion,
Knife Party,
Must Die!,
Getter
|
Skrillex – "Bangarang"
Zomboy – "Nuclear"
Excision – "X Rated"
Datsik – "Nuke Em"
12th Planet – "Reasons"
Doctor P – "Sweet Shop"
Flux Pavilion – "Bass Cannon"
Knife Party – "Internet Friends"
Must Die! – "Hellcat"
Getter – "Sick Of It"
|
| Bubblegum Pop |
Pop |
Hyper-Pop style with sugary melodies, pitched vocals, and playful, bass-heavy electronic production. Very catchy, often childlike pop music with simple melodies and lyrics; mostly aimed at a younger audience. |
Electropop,
Hyper-Pop,
Teen Pop,
Dance-Pop |
100–130 |
Aqua,
Spice Girls,
The Archies,
The Jackson 5,
The Osmonds,
The Partridge Family,
Bay City Rollers,
The Monkees,
ABBA,
Tiffany
|
Aqua – "Barbie Girl"
Spice Girls – "Wannabe"
The Archies – "Sugar Sugar"
The Jackson 5 – "ABC"
The Osmonds – "One Bad Apple"
The Partridge Family – "I Think I Love You"
Bay City Rollers – "Saturday Night"
The Monkees – "Daydream Believer"
ABBA – "Mamma Mia"
Tiffany – "I Think We're Alone Now"
|
| Cachaca |
Latin |
Paraguayan dance music with fast, syncopated rhythms, accordion, and festive lyrics; closely related to polka and popular at local celebrations. |
Polka Paraguaya,
Folk |
120–160 |
Grupo Generación,
Los Ojeda,
Los Paraguayos,
Perlita de Paraguay,
Luis Alberto del Paraná
|
Grupo Generación – Cachaca
Los Ojeda – Cachaca
Los Paraguayos – Cachaca
Perlita de Paraguay – Cachaca
Luis Alberto del Paraná – Cachaca
|
| Cha-Cha-Cha |
Latin |
Cuban ballroom dance music with syncopated rhythms, lively percussion, and playful melodies; popular in Latin dance halls and ballroom competitions. |
Mambo,
Salsa,
Son Cubano |
110–130 |
Enrique Jorrín,
Orquesta Aragón,
Ben E. King,
Tito Puente,
Perez Prado
|
Enrique Jorrín – "La Engañadora"
Orquesta Aragón – "El Bodeguero"
Ben E. King – "Cha Cha Cha"
Tito Puente – "Oye Como Va"
Perez Prado – "Cha Cha Cha"
|
| Chillout |
EDM |
Relaxed, melodic electronic music often with light beats; created for laid-back listening. |
Downtempo,
Ambient |
80–110 |
Zero 7,
Thievery Corporation,
Air,
Moby,
Enigma,
Kruder & Dorfmeister
|
Zero 7 – "Destiny"
Thievery Corporation – "Lebanese Blues"
Air – "Cherry Blossom Girl"
Moby – "Porcelain"
Enigma – "Sadeness Pt. 1"
Kruder & Dorfmeister – "High Jazz"
|
| Chillstep |
EDM |
Melodic, downtempo dubstep with lush pads and relaxed atmosphere; softer and more atmospheric than traditional dubstep. |
Dubstep,
Ambient |
70–90 |
Blackmill,
Odesza,
Koven,
MitiS,
Seven Lions,
Armors
|
Blackmill – "Spirit Of Life"
Odesza – "A Moment Apart"
Koven – "Mirrors"
MitiS – "Shattered Memory"
Seven Lions – "Falling Away"
Armors – "Palace"
|
| Chillwave |
Ambient |
Lo-fi, relaxed electronic music with retro synths, soft vocals and nostalgic vibe; often inspired by '80s music and vintage media. |
Synthwave,
Vaporwave,
Dream Pop,
Shoegaze |
80–110 |
Washed Out,
Toro y Moi,
Neon Indian,
Small Black,
Com Truise,
Wild Nothing
|
Washed Out – "Feel It All Around"
Toro y Moi – "Blessa"
Neon Indian – "Polish Girl"
Small Black – "Despicable Dogs"
Com Truise – "Propagation"
Wild Nothing – "Shadow"
|
| Classic Rock |
Rock |
Guitar-driven rock music from the 1960s–1980s (especially 1970s) characterized by blues roots, melodic songwriting, and anthemic choruses; often album-oriented and featuring extended solos:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}. |
Hard Rock,
Progressive Rock |
100–130 |
The Beatles,
Led Zeppelin,
The Rolling Stones,
Pink Floyd,
Fleetwood Mac,
Eagles
|
Led Zeppelin – "Stairway to Heaven"
The Beatles – "Hey Jude"
Pink Floyd – "Comfortably Numb"
Eagles – "Hotel California"
The Rolling Stones – "(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction"
Fleetwood Mac – "Go Your Own Way"
|
| Complextro |
EDM |
Highly complex electro house with rapid-fire synth changes, glitchy edits and layered basslines. |
Electro House,
Dubstep |
125–130 |
Madeon,
Porter Robinson,
Zedd,
Wolfgang Gartner,
Fedde Le Grand,
Kill The Noise,
Dada Life,
OVERWERK,
Lazy Rich,
Far Too Loud
|
Madeon – "Icarus"
Porter Robinson – "Spitfire"
Zedd – "Shave It"
Wolfgang Gartner – "Illmerica"
Fedde Le Grand – "Metrum"
Kill The Noise – "Deal With It"
Dada Life – "Eat It Raw"
OVERWERK – "Daybreak"
Lazy Rich – "Say on Mind"
Far Too Loud – "Play It Loud"
|
| Corrido |
Latin |
Mexican narrative folk music telling stories of heroes, history, and everyday life; features guitars, accordion, and strong vocals. Modern variants include "corrido tumbado" with urban and trap influences. |
Norteño,
Ranchera,
Corrido Tumbado |
80–120 |
Los Tigres del Norte,
Los Huracanes del Norte,
Chalino Sánchez,
El Fantasma,
Grupo Firme,
Natanael Cano,
Peso Pluma,
Gerardo Ortiz,
Alfredo Olivas,
Fuerza Regida
|
Los Tigres del Norte – La Puerta Negra
Chalino Sánchez – Prenda del alma
El Fantasma – Soy Buen Amigo
Grupo Firme – El Amor No Fue Pa Mi
Natanael Cano – Amor Tumbado
Peso Pluma – Ella Baila Sola
Gerardo Ortiz – Dámaso
Alfredo Olivas – El Paciente
Fuerza Regida – Sigo Chambeando
Los Huracanes del Norte – El Gato de Ojinaga
|
| Cumbia |
Latin |
Lively Latin American dance music (Colombian origin) with a distinctive “chucu-chucu” rhythm from percussion (guacharaca, drums) and call-and-response vocals; blends Indigenous, African and Spanish elements:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}. |
Salsa,
Vallenato |
90–100 |
Los Ángeles Azules,
Celso Piña,
La Sonora Dinamita,
Aniceto Molina,
Totó La Momposina
|
Los Ángeles Azules – "El Listón de Tu Pelo"
Celso Piña – "Cumbia Sobre el Río"
La Sonora Dinamita – "Mi Cucu"
Aniceto Molina – "Sedón Cariñito"
Totó La Momposina – "El Pescador"
|
| Dance-Pop |
Pop |
Upbeat pop music with strong dance rhythms; combines catchy hooks with electronic beats and production. |
Electropop,
Eurodance |
110–130 |
Lady Gaga,
Katy Perry,
Justin Timberlake,
Britney Spears,
Madonna,
Rihanna
|
Lady Gaga – "Poker Face"
Katy Perry – "Firework"
Justin Timberlake – "Can't Stop The Feeling"
Britney Spears – "Toxic"
Madonna – "Hung Up"
Rihanna – "Only Girl (In The World)"
|
| Dancehall |
Latin |
Jamaican club music with digital riddims, rapid-fire vocals, and party themes; evolved from reggae and is known for its energetic beats and dance moves. |
Reggae,
Dub,
Reggaeton |
90–110 |
Sean Paul,
Shabba Ranks,
Beenie Man,
Vybz Kartel,
Elephant Man
|
Sean Paul – "Get Busy"
Shabba Ranks – "Ting A Ling"
Beenie Man – "King of the Dancehall"
Vybz Kartel – "Fever"
Elephant Man – "Pon de River Pon de Bank"
|
| Dark Psytrance |
EDM |
Very fast, driving psychedelic trance with ominous, industrial sound design; focuses on dark atmospheres and intense energy. |
Psytrance,
Hard Techno |
145–155 |
Parasense,
Kindzadza,
Cosma,
Noah Shocron,
Fungus 66,
Protox
|
Parasense – "Transform"
Kindzadza – "Paranormal Introspection"
Cosma – "Atavistic Reflex"
Noah Shocron – "Lectra"
Fungus 66 – "Metal"
Protox – "Schizoid Mind"
|
| Deep House |
EDM |
Smooth, soulful house music with funk, jazz and soul influences; features mellow vocals, complex chords, and atmospheric pads. |
House,
Soulful House |
110–125 |
Kerri Chandler,
Larry Heard,
Maya Jane Coles,
Nora En Pure,
Duke Dumont,
Maribou State
|
Kerri Chandler – "Bar-A-205"
Larry Heard – "What Is House"
Maya Jane Coles – "Something In The Air"
Nora En Pure – "Come With Me"
Duke Dumont – "Ocean Drive"
Maribou State – "Begin Buried"
|
| Detroit Techno |
EDM |
The original minimal, soulful techno from Detroit in the 1980s; characterized by futuristic synths, mechanical rhythms and a soulful undertone. |
Techno,
Soulful House |
120–135 |
Juan Atkins,
Derrick May,
Kevin Saunderson,
Eddie Fowlkes,
Octave One,
Blake Baxter
|
Juan Atkins – "Clear"
Derrick May – "Strings Of Life"
Kevin Saunderson – "Big Fun"
Eddie Fowlkes – "Good Groove"
Octave One – "Black Water"
Blake Baxter – "Why Can't This Be Love"
|
| Disco |
EDM |
1970s dance music style with four-on-the-floor beats, funky basslines, orchestral strings and rhythm guitars; influenced later electronic dance genres. |
Funk,
House |
110–130 |
Chic,
Donna Summer,
Bee Gees,
Gloria Gaynor,
KC and the Sunshine Band,
Village People
|
Chic – "Le Freak"
Donna Summer – "I Feel Love"
Bee Gees – "Stayin' Alive"
Gloria Gaynor – "I Will Survive"
KC and the Sunshine Band – "Get Down Tonight"
Village People – "Y.M.C.A."
|
| Disco House |
EDM |
House music inspired by classic 70s disco: groovy basslines, funk rhythms, vocal chops, and a 4/4 house beat suitable for clubs. |
Funk,
Soul,
Classic House |
120–125 |
Daft Punk,
Duck Sauce,
Joey Negro,
Soulsearcher,
Kings of Tomorrow,
The Disco Boys,
Bob Sinclar,
Junior Jack,
Modjo,
Stardust
|
Daft Punk – "One More Time"
Duck Sauce – "Barbra Streisand"
Joey Negro – "Make a Move on Me"
Soulsearcher – "Can You Feel It"
Kings of Tomorrow – "Finally"
The Disco Boys – "For The People"
Bob Sinclar – "World Hold On"
Junior Jack – "Stupid Disco"
Modjo – "Lady"
Stardust – "Music Sounds Better With You"
|
| Downtempo |
Ambient |
Slow, groove-based electronic music with jazz, soul, or hip-hop influences; cinematic and often melancholic. |
Electronica,
Trip-Hop |
70–110 |
Massive Attack,
Portishead,
DJ Shadow,
Bonobo,
Thievery Corporation,
Tricky,
Morcheeba,
Zero 7,
Kruder & Dorfmeister,
Nightmares On Wax
|
Massive Attack – "Teardrop"
Portishead – "Glory Box"
DJ Shadow – "Midnight In..."
Bonobo – "Kerala"
Thievery Corporation – "Lebanese Blonde"
Tricky – "Hell Is Round..."
Morcheeba – "The Sea"
Zero 7 – "In The Waiting Line"
Kruder & Dorfmeister – "Boogie Woogie"
Nightmares On Wax – "You Wish"
|
| Dream Pop |
Pop |
Atmospheric pop with lush textures, ethereal vocals, and dreamy melodies; often introspective and emotional. |
Shoegaze,
Indie Pop,
Chillwave |
80–120 |
Beach House,
Cocteau Twins,
Mazzy Star,
Wild Nothing,
Alvvays,
DIIV,
Slowdive,
The Radio Dept.,
Still Corners,
Japanese Breakfast
|
Beach House – Space Song
Cocteau Twins – Heaven or Las Vegas
Mazzy Star – Fade Into You
Wild Nothing – Shadow
Alvvays – Archie, Marry Me
DIIV – Under the Sun
Slowdive – Sugar for the Pill
The Radio Dept. – Strange Things Will Happen
Still Corners – The Trip
Japanese Breakfast – Be Sweet
|
| Drum & Bass |
EDM |
Fast breakbeats with heavy sub-bass lines; subgenres include liquid (melodic), neurofunk (technical) and jump up (energetic). |
Jungle,
Breakbeat |
165–180 |
Goldie,
Andy C,
Noisia,
Pendulum,
Netsky,
LTJ Bukem
|
Pendulum – "Blood Sugar"
Andy C – "Nightlife"
Netsky – "Runnin'"
Goldie – "Inner City Life"
Noisia – "Dead Limit"
LTJ Bukem – "Horizons"
|
| Dub |
EDM |
Originating from reggae, dub focuses on heavy basslines, echo, reverb, and studio effects; often instrumental remixing. |
Reggae,
Dubstep,
Ambient |
60–90 |
King Tubby,
Lee "Scratch" Perry,
Mad Professor,
Scientist,
Augustus Pablo,
Mikey Dread,
Jah Shaka,
African Head Charge,
Dub Syndicate,
The Aggrovators
|
King Tubby – "King Tubby Meets..."
Lee Scratch Perry – "Disco Devil"
Mad Professor – "Dub Me Crazy"
Scientist – "Scientist Rids..."
Augustus Pablo – "King Tubby's Meets..."
Mikey Dread – "African Anthem"
Jah Shaka – "Commandments Of Dub"
African Head Charge – "Steben..."
Dub Syndicate – "Ravi Shankar Pt. 1"
The Aggrovators – "Dubbing In The Back"
|
| Dubstep |
EDM |
Electronic bass music with heavy sub-bass lines and syncopated rhythms; known for wobble bass and halftime drum patterns. |
UK Garage,
Bass Music |
138–150 |
Skrillex,
Benga,
Skream,
Flux Pavilion,
Zomboy,
Excision
|
Skream – "Midnight Request Line"
Benga – "Night Dub"
Excision – "Destroid"
Skrillex – "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites"
Zomboy – "Terror Squad"
Flux Pavilion – "Bass Head"
|
| Electro |
EDM |
Electronic music with drum machine rhythms (TR-808), robotic vocals, and funk-inspired synth lines; early form of electronic dance music. |
Electro-Funk,
Breakbeat,
Miami Bass |
110–130 |
Afrika Bambaataa,
Cybotron,
Kraftwerk,
Juan Atkins,
Model 500,
Man Parish,
Newcleus,
Hashim,
World Class Wreckin Cru,
Egyptian Lover
|
Afrika Bambaataa – "Planet Rock"
Cybotron – "Clear"
Kraftwerk – "The Robots"
Juan Atkins – "No UFOs"
Model 500 – "Off To Battle"
Man Parish – "Hip Hop Be Bop"
Newcleus – "Jam On It"
Hashim – "Al-Naafiysh"
World Class Wreckin Cru – "Surgery"
Egyptian Lover – "Egypt Egypt"
|
| Electropop |
Pop |
Modern pop music with electronic beats, synths, and often danceable arrangements. |
Synthpop,
Dance-Pop |
110–130 |
Robyn,
La Roux,
Lady Gaga,
Carly Rae Jepsen,
CHVRCHES,
Grimes,
The Knife,
MGMT,
Passion Pit,
M83
|
Robyn – "Dancing On My Own"
La Roux – "Bulletproof"
Lady Gaga – "Poker Face"
Carly Rae Jepsen – "Call Me Maybe"
CHVRCHES – "The Mother We Share"
Grimes – "Oblivion"
The Knife – "Heartbeats"
MGMT – "Kids"
Passion Pit – "Sleepyhead"
M83 – "Midnight City"
|
| Electronic Rock |
Rock |
Fusion of rock instrumentation (guitar, bass, drums) with electronic synthesizers and production:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}; spans styles from alternative to dance-rock. |
Synth-Rock,
Industrial,
Electro-Rock |
100–140 |
Depeche Mode,
Nine Inch Nails,
The Killers,
MGMT,
Daft Punk,
Linkin Park
|
Depeche Mode – "Enjoy The Silence"
Nine Inch Nails – "Closer"
The Killers – "Mr Brightside"
MGMT – "Electric Feel"
Daft Punk – "Around The World"
Linkin Park – "In The End"
|
| Electro House |
EDM |
Aggressive synths, sharp leads and festival-ready drops. Often more melodic than bass house but harder than progressive house. |
Big Room,
Dubstep |
125–132 |
Zedd,
Steve Aoki,
Wolfgang Gartner,
Sebastian Ingrosso,
Steve Angello,
Blasterjaxx
|
Wolfgang Gartner – "Illmerica"
Zedd – "Shave It"
Steve Aoki – "Turbulence"
Sebastian Ingrosso – "Reload"
Steve Angello – "Wasted (feat. Dougy from The Temper Trap)"
Blasterjaxx – "Forever"
|
| Electroclash |
EDM |
Retro-futuristic blend of electro, synthpop and punk; uses vintage synths and ironic vocals. |
Electro,
Synthpop |
120–130 |
Fischerspooner,
Miss Kittin,
Peaches,
Chicks On Speed,
Ladytron,
Adult.,
The Knife,
Mount Sims,
W.I.T.,
Scissor Sisters
|
Fischerspooner – "Emerge"
Miss Kittin – "1982"
Peaches – "Fuck The Pain Away"
Chicks On Speed – "We Don't Play..."
Ladytron – "Seventeen"
Adult. – "Hand To Phone"
The Knife – "Heartbeats"
Mount Sims – "Holler Wild"
W.I.T. – "Let's Get Hot"
Scissor Sisters – "Take Your Mama"
|
| Eurodance |
EDM |
90s European dance pop with catchy melodies, rap verses and female vocals; club and radio friendly. |
Dance Pop,
Trance |
130–145 |
2 Unlimited,
Snap!,
Culture Beat,
Haddaway,
La Bouche,
Real McCoy,
Captain Jack,
Ice MC,
Masterboy,
Scatman John
|
2 Unlimited – "No Limit"
Snap! – "Rhythm Is&A&Dancer"
Culture Beat – "Mr Vain"
Haddaway – "What Is Love"
La Bouche – "Be My Lover"
Real McCoy – "Another Night"
Captain Jack – "Captain Jack"
Ice MC – "Think About The Way"
Masterboy – "Feel The Heat..."
Scatman John – "Scatman"
|
| Europop |
Pop |
Pop music from Europe, often with electronic elements, catchy melodies, and international appeal. |
Dance-Pop,
Italopop |
110–130 |
Ace of Base,
Modern Talking,
ABBA,
Aqua,
Eiffel 65,
Vengaboys,
Alcazar,
Army Of Lovers,
Rednex,
Basshunter
|
Ace of Base – "All That She Wants"
Modern Talking – "You're My Heart..."
ABBA – "Dancing Queen"
Aqua – "Barbie Girl"
Eiffel 65 – "Blue"
Vengaboys – "Boom Boom..."
Alcazar – "Crying At The..."
Army Of Lovers – "Crucified"
Rednex – "Cotton Eye Joe"
Basshunter – "Now You're Gone"
|
| Fidget House |
EDM |
Quirky, bouncy house with chopped vocals, heavy bass and playful edits; UK club sound. |
Electro House,
Bassline |
126–130 |
Switch,
Herve,
Treasure Fingers,
Sinden,
AC Slater,
Jack Beats,
Proxy,
Drop The Lime,
The Count & Sinden,
Harvard Bass
|
Switch – "A B"
Herve – "Cheap Thrills"
Treasure Fingers – "It's Love"
Sinden – "Beeper"
AC Slater – "Turn It Up"
Jack Beats – "Get Down"
Proxy – "Raven"
Drop The Lime – "Hot As Hell"
The Count & Sinden – "After Dark"
Harvard Bass – "Caked"
|
| Folklore Paraguayo |
Latin |
Traditional Paraguayan folk music including genres like polka, guarania, and galopera; features harp, guitar, and poetic lyrics celebrating Paraguayan culture. |
Guarania,
Polka Paraguaya,
Galopera |
60–160 |
Luis Alberto del Paraná,
Los Paraguayos,
Perlita de Paraguay,
Agustín Barboza,
Oscar Nelson Safuán
|
Luis Alberto del Paraná – Recuerdos de Ypacaraí
Los Paraguayos – Galopera
Perlita de Paraguay – Mi Paraguay
Agustín Barboza – Cascada
Oscar Nelson Safuán – Mis Noches Sin Ti
|
| Footwork |
EDM |
High-tempo, Chicago-born electronic music for footwork dancing; features chopped samples, rapid rhythms, and syncopated percussion. |
Juke,
Ghetto House |
150–165 |
DJ Rashad,
DJ Spinn,
Traxman,
RP BoO,
DJ Manny,
DJ Taye,
Jlin,
DJ Paypal,
DJ Clent,
Teklife
|
DJ Rashad – "Let U No"
DJ Rashad – "Feelin"
DJ Spinn – "Off That Loud"
Traxman – "Footwork On Air"
RP BoO – "Everyday Of My Life"
DJ Manny – "Signals In My Head"
DJ Taye – "Get It Juked"
Jlin – "Erotic Heat"
DJ Paypal – "Ahhhhhhh"
DJ Clent – "We On One"
|
| French House |
EDM |
Filter-heavy disco sampling and funky loops with a strong French scene legacy (late 90s to 2000s). |
Disco House,
Nu-Disco |
115–125 |
Daft Punk,
Cassius,
Etienne de Crecy,
Bob Sinclar,
St Germain,
Alan Braxe,
Fred Falke,
Justice,
Busy P,
SebastiAn
|
Daft Punk – "One More Time"
Cassius – "The Sound Of Violence"
Etienne de Crecy – "Prix Choc"
Bob Sinclar – "Love Generation"
St Germain – "Rose Rouge"
Alan Braxe – "Intro"
Fred Falke – "808 PM At The Beach"
Justice – "D.A.N.C.E."
Busy P – "Rainbow Man"
SebastiAn – "Motor"
|
| Future Bass |
EDM |
Emotional, synth-laden production with big, chopped vocal hooks and side-chained pads — a bridge between pop and bass music. |
Trap,
Chillstep,
EDM Pop |
140–160 (often half-time feel) |
Flume,
Illenium,
ODESZA,
San Holo,
Louis The Child,
Mura Masa,
Whethan,
Ekali,
SLANDER,
Jai Wolf
|
Flume – "Never Be Like You"
Illenium – "Fractures"
ODESZA – "Say My Name"
San Holo – "Light"
Louis The Child – "Better Not"
Mura Masa – "Love $ick"
Whethan – "Savage"
Ekali – "Forever"
SLANDER – "Love Is Gone"
Jai Wolf – "Indian Summer"
|
| Future Garage |
EDM |
Atmospheric UK garage with deep bass, chopped vocals, and ambient textures; blends elements of dubstep and house. |
UK Garage,
Dubstep,
Ambient |
130–140 |
Burial,
Synkro,
Koreless,
Jamie xx,
Clubroot,
Volor Flex,
Vacant,
Kid Smpl,
Ghostek,
Submerse
|
Burial – Archangel
Synkro – Acceptance
Koreless – Ivana
Jamie xx – Girl
Clubroot – Sempiternal
Volor Flex – In The Air
Vacant – Fate
Kid Smpl – But I Don’t
Ghostek – Space Travel
Submerse – Distance
|
| Future House |
EDM |
Modern house with metallic basslines, energetic drops and bright synths; pioneered by Tchami. |
Bass House,
Deep House |
124–128 |
Tchami,
Don Diablo,
Oliver Heldens,
Malaa,
Jauz,
Brohug,
Mike Williams,
Curbi,
RetroVision,
Loge21
|
Tchami – "Promesses"
Don Diablo – "Cut It Up"
Oliver Heldens – "Gecko"
Malaa – "Not Mal"
Jauz – "Feel The Volume"
Brohug – "If We Don't"
Mike Williams – "Groovy George"
Curbi – "Triple Six"
RetroVision – "Get Down"
Loge21 – "Bomb"
|
| G House |
EDM |
Gangsta House; combines tech house grooves with rap vocals and hip-hop influences. |
Tech House,
Hip-Hop,
Bass House |
120–128 |
Shiba San,
CID,
Walker & Royce,
Michael Bibi,
ACRAZE,
Noizu,
Westend,
Corrupt (UK),
Habstrakt,
MPH
|
Shiba San – "Okay"
CID – "Keep It Low"
Walker & Royce – "Take Me To Your Leader"
Michael Bibi – "Hanging Tree"
ACRAZE – "Do It To It"
Noizu – "Lose Your Mind"
Westend – "Get This"
Corrupt UK – "Gangster"
Habstrakt – "The One"
MPH – "Body Move"
|
| Gabber |
EDM |
Extremely fast, distorted 4/4 kicks; originated in Dutch rave culture, very aggressive and abrasive sound. |
Hardcore Techno |
170–200+ |
Rotterdam Terror Corps,
Angerfist,
The Speedfreak,
Neophyte,
DJ Promo,
Paul Elstak,
Lenny Dee,
The Masochist,
Outblast,
Nosferatu
|
Rotterdam Terror Corps – "Rotterdams Hardcore"
Angerfist – "Raise & Revolt"
The Speedfreak – "Red Poison"
Neophyte – "Braincracking"
DJ Promo – "Weapons Of Madness"
Paul Elstak – "Rainbow In The Sky"
Lenny Dee – "Forgotten Moments"
The Masochist – "No New Style"
Outblast – "Dirty Fucking Hardcore"
Nosferatu – "Militia"
|
| Garage |
EDM |
UK Garage features shuffled 4/4 beats, syncopated hi-hats, chopped vocal samples; often soulful and bass-heavy. |
2-Step,
Speed Garage,
Grime |
130–140 |
Artful Dodger,
MJ Cole,
Craig David,
Todd Edwards,
Zed Bias,
Wookie,
DJ EZ,
El-B,
Master Step Foundation,
Scott Garcia
|
Artful Dodger – "Re-Rewind"
MJ Cole – "Sincere"
Craig David – "Fill Me In"
Todd Edwards – "Saved My Life"
Zed Bias – "Neighbourhood"
Wookie – "Battle"
DJ EZ – "Pure Garage"
El-B – "Buck And Bury"
Master Step Foundation – "Melody"
Scott Garcia – "It's A London Thing"
|
| Glitch |
Ambient |
Experimentelle elektronische Musik, die absichtlich "fehlerhafte" oder zersplitterte Sounds einsetzt; oft rhythmisch komplex und textur-orientiert. |
IDM,
Experimental,
Electronica |
60–140 (variiert stark) |
Autechre,
Aphex Twin,
Prefuse 73,
µ-Ziq,
Boards of Canada,
Alva Noto,
Ryoji Ikeda,
Fennesz,
Oval,
Tim Hecker
|
Aphex Twin – "Vordhosbn"
Autechre – "Gantz Graf"
Prefuse 73 – "Nuno"
µ-Ziq – "Brace Yourself"
Boards of Canada – "Roygbiv"
Alva Noto – "Prototype"
Ryoji Ikeda – "Data Matrix"
Fennesz – "Rivers Of Sand"
Oval – "Do While"
Tim Hecker – "Virgins"
|
| Glitch Hop |
EDM |
Combines hip-hop beats with glitchy electronic elements and heavy bass; emphasizes unusual rhythms and sound design. |
Experimental Bass,
Wonky |
80–110 |
The Glitch Mob,
Flying Lotus,
Pretty Lights,
KOAN Sound,
Tipper,
Opiuo,
K+Lab,
edIT,
Kraddy,
Gramatik
|
The Glitch Mob – "We Can Make The World Stop"
Flying Lotus – "Parisian Goldfish"
Pretty Lights – "Finally Moving"
KOAN Sound – "Funk Blaster"
Tipper – "Vection"
Opiuo – "Butterfly Effect"
K+Lab – "Future Sound"
edIT – "Crunk De Gaulle"
Kraddy – "Android Porn"
Gramatik – "Hit That Jive"
|
| Goa Trance |
EDM |
Psychedelic trance with hypnotic melodies, acid synths and spiritual themes; originated in Goa, India. |
Psytrance,
Trance |
135–150 |
Man With No Name,
Eat Static,
Hallucinogen,
Astral Projection,
Infected Mushroom,
Juno Reactor,
1200 Micrograms,
Shakta,
California Sunshine,
Total Eclipse
|
Man With No Name – "Teleport"
Eat Static – "Interstellar"
Hallucinogen – "LSD"
Astral Projection – "Mahadeva"
Infected Mushroom – "The Messiah"
Juno Reactor – "Conga Fury"
1200 Micrograms – "Heroes Of The Night"
Shakta – "Lepton Head"
California Sunshine – "Rain"
Total Eclipse – "The Wizzard"
|
| Grime |
EDM |
UK-born MC-driven electronic style with 140 BPM energy, sparse percussion and aggressive flows; a cultural movement as much as a genre. |
UK Garage,
Dubstep,
Hip-Hop |
130–140 |
Skepta,
Dizzee Rascal,
Wiley,
Stormzy,
Kano,
JME,
AJ Tracey,
Giggs,
Slowthai,
Dave
|
Skepta – "Shutdown"
Dizzee Rascal – "I Luv U"
Wiley – "Eskimo"
Stormzy – "Know Me From"
Kano – "P's And Q's"
JME – "96 F***s"
AJ Tracey – "Ladbroke Grove"
Giggs – "Lock Doh"
Slowthai – "Doorman"
Dave – "Thiago Silva"
|
| Grupera |
Latin |
Mexican popular music blending cumbia, norteño, and rock; features keyboards, electric guitar, and romantic lyrics; highly popular in Latin America. |
Cumbia,
Norteño,
Ranchera |
90–130 |
Los Bukis,
Bronco,
Los Tigres del Norte,
Los Temerarios,
Los Yonic's
|
Los Bukis – Tu Cárcel
Bronco – Sergio el Bailador
Los Tigres del Norte – La Puerta Negra
Los Temerarios – Mi Vida Eres Tú
Los Yonic's – Palabras Tristes
|
| Guaguancó |
Latin |
Subgenre of Cuban rumba with complex polyrhythms, call-and-response vocals, and expressive dance; blends African percussion (congas, claves) with Spanish melodies. Known for its energetic, flirtatious style. |
Rumba,
Salsa,
Son Cubano |
90–120 |
Los Muñequitos de Matanzas,
Clave y Guaguancó,
Afrocuba de Matanzas,
Rumberos de Cuba,
Grupo Yoruba Andabo
|
Los Muñequitos de Matanzas – "Congo Y Ambá"
Clave y Guaguancó – "La Rumba No Va a Morir"
Afrocuba de Matanzas – "Guaguancó de la Loma"
Rumberos de Cuba – "Guaguancó del Solar"
Grupo Yoruba Andabo – "La Rumba Es Cubana"
|
| Guarania |
Latin |
Traditional Paraguayan genre with slow, melancholic melodies and poetic lyrics; features guitar, harp, and vocals. Created by José Asunción Flores. |
Folk,
Polka Paraguaya |
60–90 |
José Asunción Flores,
Luis Alberto del Paraná,
Oscar Nelson Safuán,
Los Paraguayos,
Perlita de Paraguay,
Luis Verón Caballero,
Agustín Barboza,
Herminio Giménez,
Oscar Cardozo Ocampo,
Luis Alfredo Scrigna
|
José Asunción Flores – India
Luis Alberto del Paraná – Recuerdos de Ypacaraí
Oscar Nelson Safuán – Mis Noches Sin Ti
Los Paraguayos – Galopera
Perlita de Paraguay – Mi Paraguay
Luis Verón Caballero – Guarania de mi vida
Agustín Barboza – Mi Serenata
Herminio Giménez – Guarania de la Esperanza
Oscar Cardozo Ocampo – Guarania del Sol
Luis Alfredo Scrigna – Guarania del Amor
|
| Hands Up |
EDM |
Uplifting, energetic Eurodance subgenre with catchy melodies and fast beats; popular in Germany and Scandinavia. |
Eurodance,
Dance Pop |
140–150 |
DJ Gollum,
Rob Mayth,
Special D,
Manian,
Cascada,
Groove Coverage,
DJ Dean,
Baracuda,
Nu Frequency,
Da Rok
|
DJ Gollum – "Fairytale"
Rob Mayth – "Can You Feel My Heart"
Special D – "Come With Me"
Manian – "Welcome To The Club"
Cascada – "Everytime We Touch"
Groove Coverage – "Poison"
DJ Dean – "Play It Hard"
Baracuda – "Ass Up"
Nu Frequency – "Go Insane"
Da Rok – "Summer Dream"
|
| Happy Hardcore |
EDM |
Fast, euphoric hardcore with cheerful melodies, pitched vocals and rave energy. |
Hardcore,
Eurodance |
160–180 |
Scott Brown,
DJ Brisk,
Darren Styles,
Gammer,
Hixxy,
Vibes,
Sy & Unknown,
Force & Styles,
CLSM,
Alstorm
|
Scott Brown – "Elysium"
DJ Brisk – "Angel Eyes"
Darren Styles – "Save Me"
Gammer – "Stay Tonight"
Hixxy – "Toytown"
Vibes – "Elysium"
Sy & Unknown – "Have You Ever Been In Love"
Force & Styles – "Heart Of Gold"
CLSM – "Keep It Coming"
Alstorm – "The Summer Of Love"
|
| Hardcore |
EDM |
Fast 4/4 beats, aggressive tones; umbrella term for hard electronic styles. |
Gabber,
Happy Hardcore |
160–200+ |
Angerfist,
Neophyte,
DJ Promo,
Miss K8,
Tha Playah,
Evil Activities,
Endymion,
Nosferatu,
Art Of Fighters,
Destructive Tendencies
|
Angerfist – "Raise & Revolt"
Neophyte – "Braincracking"
DJ Promo – "Weapons Of Madness"
Miss K8 – "Immortal"
Tha Playah – "On The Edge"
Evil Activities – "Nobody Said It Was Easy"
Endymion – "The Rhythm"
Nosferatu – "Militia"
Art Of Fighters – "Artwork"
Destructive Tendencies – "Bass Drops Harder"
|
| Hardstyle |
EDM |
Hard-hitting 4/4 kicks, reverse bass, and euphoric leads; evolved from hardcore and hard trance into a distinct festival genre. |
Hardcore,
Hard Trance |
140–150 |
Headhunterz,
Brennan Heart,
Noisecontrollers,
Wildstylez,
Showtek,
Coone,
Zatox,
D-Block & S-te-Fan,
Da Tweekaz,
Sub Zero Project
|
Headhunterz – "Dragonborn"
Brennan Heart – "Imaginary"
Noisecontrollers – "So High"
Wildstylez – "Timeless"
Showtek – "FTS"
Coone – "Words From The Wise"
Zatox – "My Life"
D-Block & S-te-Fan – "Angels And Demons"
Da Tweekaz – "Jägermeister"
Sub Zero Project – "The Project"
|
| House |
EDM |
The original house sound from Chicago: 4/4 kick, warm basslines, soulful/disco-influenced vocals and repetitive grooves. Foundation for almost all later house subgenres. |
Disco,
Chicago House,
Garage |
115–125 |
Frankie Knuckles,
Marshall Jefferson,
Larry Heard,
Ron Hardy,
Jesse Saunders,
Kerri Chandler,
Masters At Work,
Tony Humphries,
Larry Levan,
Farley Jackmaster Funk
|
Frankie Knuckles – "Your Love"
Marshall Jefferson – "Move Your Body"
Larry Heard – "Can You Feel It"
Ron Hardy – "Sensation"
Jesse Saunders – "On And On"
Kerri Chandler – "Atmosphere"
Masters At Work – "To Be In Love"
Tony Humphries – "Basement Boogie"
Larry Levan – "I Got My Mind Made Up"
Farley Jackmaster Funk – "Love Can't Turn Around"
|
| Hyper Pop |
Pop |
Extremely maximalist pop with pitched vocals, glitchy effects, genre-blending, and energetic production; internet-driven and experimental. |
Bubblegum Bass,
Electropop,
Trap,
Dance-Pop |
120–180 |
100 Gecs,
Charli XCX,
SOPHIE,
Glaive,
Laura Les,
Osquinn,
Slayyyter,
Kim Petras,
Hannah Diamond,
Rina Sawayama
|
100 Gecs – Money Machine
Charli XCX – Vroom Vroom
SOPHIE – Ponyboy
Glaive – Astrid
Laura Les – Haunted
Osquinn – i don't want that many friends
Slayyyter – Mine
Kim Petras – Heart to Break
Hannah Diamond – Attachment
Rina Sawayama – XS
|
| IDM |
Ambient |
Experimental electronic music with complex rhythms, unusual time signatures, and intricate sound design; intended more for listening than dancing. |
Electronica,
Glitch,
Experimental |
60–140 (varies) |
Aphex Twin,
Autechre,
Squarepusher,
Boards of Canada,
Plaid,
Clark,
Four Tet,
Bibio,
Flying Lotus,
Jon Hopkins
|
Aphex Twin – "Windowlicker"
Autechre – "Gantz Graf"
Squarepusher – "Come On My Selector"
Boards of Canada – "Roygbiv"
Plaid – "Eyen"
Clark – "Herzog"
Four Tet – "Morning Side"
Bibio – "Lovers' Carvings"
Flying Lotus – "Zodiac Shit"
Jon Hopkins – "Open Eye Signal"
|
| Indie Pop |
Pop |
Pop music with indie aesthetics, often DIY production, alternative influences, and creative song structures. |
Art Pop,
Synthpop |
90–130 |
Florence + The Machine,
CHVRCHES,
Vampire Weekend,
The Shins,
Arcade Fire,
Tegan and Sara,
Phoebe Bridgers,
Mitski,
Alvvays,
Beach House
|
Florence + The Machine – "Dog Days Are Over"
CHVRCHES – "The Mother We Share"
Vampire Weekend – "A-Punk"
The Shins – "New Slang"
Arcade Fire – "Wake Up"
Tegan and Sara – "Closer"
Phoebe Bridgers – "Motion Sickness"
Mitski – "Nobody"
Alvvays – "Archie, Marry Me"
Beach House – "Space Song"
|
| Industrial Dance |
EDM |
Danceable electronic music with industrial textures, harsh synths, and aggressive rhythms; often played in goth and alternative clubs. |
EBM,
Techno,
Electro-Industrial |
120–140 |
Combichrist,
And One,
Faderhead,
Eisenfunk,
Noisuf-X,
Solitary Experiments,
Grendel,
Agonoize,
Spetsnaz,
Icon of Coil
|
Combichrist – This Is My Life
And One – Military Fashion Show
Faderhead – TZDV
Eisenfunk – Pong
Noisuf-X – Hit Me Hard
Solitary Experiments – Immortal
Grendel – Harsh Generation
Agonoize – Femme Fatale
Spetsnaz – Hardcore Hooligans
Icon of Coil – Shallow Nation
|
| Industrial Techno |
EDM |
Hard, metallic textures, distorted kicks and harsh atmospheres; often shares aesthetics with industrial music. |
Hard Techno,
EBM |
125–140 |
Perc,
Adam X,
Ancient Methods,
Paula Temple,
Rebekah,
I Hate Models,
Blawan,
SNTS,
Orphx,
Headless Horseman
|
Perc – "Look What Your Love Has Done To Me"
Ancient Methods – "The Shepherds Voice"
Paula Temple – "Gegen"
Rebekah – "Confront The Truth"
I Hate Models – "Daydream"
Blawan – "Why They Hide Their Bodies Under My Garage"
SNTS – "Untitled A1"
Orphx – "Still Point"
Headless Horseman – "Bonechurch"
Adam X – "Recon Mission"
|
| Italo Disco |
Pop |
1980s Italian disco style with catchy melodies, electronic synths, drum machines, and romantic vocals; highly influential in European dance music. |
Eurodisco,
Synthpop,
Hi-NRG |
110–125 |
Gazebo,
Savage,
Ken Laszlo,
Ryan Paris,
Radiorama,
Fun Fun,
Den Harrow,
Spagna,
Silver Pozzoli,
Koto
|
Gazebo – I Like Chopin
Savage – Don't Cry Tonight
Ken Laszlo – Hey Hey Guy
Ryan Paris – Dolce Vita
Radiorama – Desire
Fun Fun – Color My Love
Den Harrow – Mad Desire
Spagna – Call Me
Silver Pozzoli – Around My Dream
Koto – Jabdah
|
| Italopop |
Pop |
Italian pop music with Mediterranean melodies, often romantic and emotional; popular in Europe. |
Europop,
Dance-Pop |
90–120 |
Eros Ramazzotti,
Laura Pausini,
Tiziano Ferro,
Nek,
Jovanotti,
Gianna Nannini,
Umberto Tozzi,
Adriano Celentano,
Raffaella Carrà,
Al Bano & Romina Power
|
Eros Ramazzotti – "Più Bella Cosa"
Laura Pausini – "La Solitudine"
Tiziano Ferro – "Perdono"
Nek – "Laura Non C'è"
Jovanotti – "Serenata Rap"
Gianna Nannini – "Bello e Impossibile"
Umberto Tozzi – "Gloria"
Adriano Celentano – "Azzurro"
Raffaella Carrà – "Tanti Auguri"
Al Bano & Romina Power – "Felicità"
|
| Jersey Club |
EDM |
High-energy club music from New Jersey with chopped vocals, kick patterns, and rapid transitions; popular for dance battles. |
Baltimore Club,
Trap,
Footwork |
130–140 |
UNIIQU3,
DJ Sliink,
R3LL,
Trippy Turtle,
Hoodboi,
DJ Tiga,
DJ Jayhood,
DJ Fade,
DJ Tray,
DJ Lilman
|
UNIIQU3 – Phase 1
DJ Sliink – Put Cha Back In It
R3LL – Luv Me Right
Trippy Turtle – Trippy's Theme
Hoodboi – Palm Reader
DJ Tiga – Jersey Anthem
DJ Jayhood – Hands On Ya Knees
DJ Fade – Bounce Dat
DJ Tray – Jersey Club Anthem
DJ Lilman – Team Lilman Anthem
|
| Jump Up |
EDM |
Drum & Bass subgenre with bouncy basslines, playful samples and party energy; club favorite in the UK. |
Drum & Bass,
Liquid Funk |
170–180 |
DJ Hazard,
Sub Zero,
Original Sin,
Annix,
Serum,
Macky Gee,
Turno,
Voltage,
TS & S A,
Jack The Sax
|
DJ Hazard – "Bricks Don't Roll"
Sub Zero – "Brighter Days"
Original Sin – "Don't Be Silly"
Annix – "Gates Of Hell"
Serum – "The Phonetics"
Macky Gee – "Tour"
Turno – "The Invaderz"
Voltage – "Rampage"
TS & S A – "Real No More"
Jack The Sax – "The Rhythm"
|
| Jungle |
EDM |
Ancestor of drum & bass with ragga/reggae influences, chopped amen breakbeats and energetic basslines; born in the UK in the early 90s. |
Drum & Bass,
Breakbeat |
160–175 |
Shy FX,
Congo Natty,
Goldie,
Remarc,
DJ Hype,
LTJ Bukem,
Dillinja,
Photek,
DJ Zinc,
Roni Size
|
Shy FX – "Original Nuttah"
Congo Natty – "Jungle Is Not Dead"
Goldie – "Inner City Life"
Remarc – "R.I.P."
DJ Hype – "We Must Unite"
LTJ Bukem – "Atlantis"
Dillinja – "The Funnel"
Photek – "Ni Ten Ichi Ryu"
DJ Zinc – "Super Sharp Shooter"
Roni Size – "Brown Paper Bag"
|
| Jungle Terror |
EDM |
Festival genre with tribal percussion, jungle sounds and energetic drops; pioneered by Wiwek. |
Electro House,
Moombahton |
128–135 |
Wiwek,
Skrillex,
Flosstradamus,
GTA,
Mr. Carmack,
Valentino Khan,
Jauz,
Boombox Cartel,
Quix,
Wuki
|
Wiwek – "Jungle Terror"
Wiwek – "Angry Birds"
Skrillex – "Purple Lamborghini"
Flosstradamus – "Mosh Pit"
GTA – "Hard House"
Mr. Carmack – "Pay For What"
Valentino Khan – "Deep Down Low"
Jauz – "Feel The Volume"
Boombox Cartel – "B2U"
Quix – "Riot Cause"
|
| K-Pop |
Pop |
South Korean pop music with influences from hip-hop, EDM, and R&B; known for elaborate choreography and visual concepts. |
Dance-Pop,
Hip-Hop,
R&B |
100–130 |
BTS,
BLACKPINK,
EXO,
TWICE,
Red Velvet,
NCT,
Stray Kids,
ITZY,
MAMAMOO,
SEVENTEEN
|
BTS – "Dynamite"
BLACKPINK – "DDU-DU DDU-DU"
EXO – "Growl"
TWICE – "Fancy"
Red Velvet – "Psycho"
NCT – "Kick It"
Stray Kids – "God's Menu"
ITZY – "Wannabe"
MAMAMOO – "Hip"
SEVENTEEN – "Left & Right"
|
| Latin House |
EDM Latin |
House music fused with Latin American rhythms and instrumentation (e.g., congas, timbales and Spanish vocals):contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}. |
Tribal House,
Afro House,
Deep House |
120–128 |
Shakedown,
Luciano,
Joeski,
Chus & Ceballos,
Jose Pablo Chavez,
Dennis Ferrer
|
Shakedown – "At Night"
Luciano – "Rise Of An Angel"
Joeski – "Can You Feel It"
Chus & Ceballos – "The Future"
Jose Pablo Chavez – "El Cubano"
Dennis Ferrer – "Hey Hey"
|
| Liquid Drum & Bass |
EDM |
Melodic, soulful drum & bass with lush pads, vocals and smooth basslines; emotional and atmospheric. |
Drum & Bass,
Chillout |
170–175 |
Calibre,
London Elektricity,
High Contrast,
Logistics,
Nu:Tone,
Hybrid Minds
|
Calibre – "Even If"
London Elektricity – "Just One Second"
High Contrast – "If We Ever"
Logistics – "Together"
Nu:Tone – "System"
Hybrid Minds – "Halcyon"
|
| Lo-Fi House |
EDM |
A nostalgic, warm, and often slightly out-of-tune aesthetic that uses lo-fi production, tape saturation and dusty samples to create relaxed groove-focused tracks. |
Deep House,
Downtempo |
110–125 |
DJ Boring,
Ross From Friends,
Mall Grab,
DJ Seinfeld,
Baltra,
Demuja,
Floating Points,
Kornél Kovács,
Session Viktor,
Laurence Guy
|
DJ Boring – "Winona"
Ross From Friends – "Talk To Me You'll Understand"
Mall Grab – "Can't Get You Out Of My Head"
DJ Seinfeld – "U"
Baltra – "Fundamentals"
Demuja – "Good Times"
Floating Points – "Vacuum Boogie"
Kornél Kovács – "Josey's&Tune"
Session Viktor – "Don't Be Afraid"
Laurence Guy – "Saw You For The First Time"
|
| Makina |
EDM |
Spanish high-tempo hardcore with trance melodies and energetic beats; popular in northern Spain. |
Hardcore,
Trance |
160–180 |
Pastis & Buenri,
DJ Isaac,
Colective Makina,
The Makina Team,
DJ Maga,
DJ Nano,
Moon Force,
DJ Milenio,
DJ Morales,
DJ Pepo
|
Pastis & Buenri – "Makina"
DJ Isaac – "Go Insane"
Colective Makina – "The Dream"
The Makina Team – "The Energy"
DJ Maga – "The Power"
DJ Nano – "The Force"
Moon Force – "The Dark Side"
DJ Milenio – "The Future"
DJ Morales – "The Reborn"
DJ Pepo – "The Revolution"
|
| Mambo |
Latin |
Cuban dance music with energetic brass, syncopated rhythms, and lively percussion; popularized in the 1940s–50s, it blends Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz and big band arrangements. |
Salsa,
Son Cubano,
Cha-Cha-Cha |
160–220 |
Pérez Prado,
Tito Puente,
Ben E. King,
Machito,
Orquesta Aragón
|
Pérez Prado – "Mambo No. 5"
Tito Puente – "Oye Como Va"
Ben E. King – "Mambo No. 8"
Machito – "Asia Minor"
Orquesta Aragón – "El Bodeguero"
|
| Melodic House |
EDM |
Emotive house melodies with deep, atmospheric textures; suitable for clubs and home listening. |
Progressive House,
Deep House,
Melodic Techno |
118–125 |
Ben Böhmer,
Yotto,
Tale of Us,
ARTBAT,
Adriatique,
Stephan Bodzin,
Massane,
Jan Blomqvist,
Who Made Who,
Monolink
|
Ben Böhmer – "Breathing"
Yotto – "The One You Left Behind"
Tale of Us – "Another Earth"
ARTBAT – "Return To Oz"
Adriatique – "Home"
Stephan Bodzin – "Singularity"
Massane – "Counting The Days"
Jan Blomqvist – "More"
Who Made Who – "Abu Simbel"
Monolink – "Return To Oz"
|
| Melodic Techno |
EDM |
Techno-driven beats combined with emotive, melodic layers; deep, hypnotic, and atmospheric. |
Techno,
Melodic House,
Progressive |
120–126 |
ARTBAT,
Adriatique,
Stephan Bodzin,
Tale of Us,
Mind Against,
Innellea,
Kevin de Vries,
Woo York,
Recondite,
Dixon
|
ARTBAT – "For A Feeling"
Adriatique – "Ray"
Stephan Bodzin – "Powers Of Ten"
Tale of Us – "North Star"
Mind Against – "Atlant"
Innellea – "The World Returns"
Kevin de Vries – "The Story"
Woo York – "Dawn"
Recondite – "Levo"
Dixon – "Where We At"
|
| Merengue |
Latin |
Fast-paced Dominican dance music with accordion, saxophone, tambora, and güira; lively rhythms and festive atmosphere. |
Bachata,
Salsa |
120–180 |
Juan Luis Guerra,
Wilfrido Vargas,
Eddy Herrera,
Los Hermanos Rosario,
Toño Rosario
|
Juan Luis Guerra – La Bilirrubina
Wilfrido Vargas – El Baile del Perrito
Eddy Herrera – Pégame Tu Vicio
Los Hermanos Rosario – La Dueña del Swing
Toño Rosario – Kulikitaka
|
| Minimal House |
EDM |
Stripped-down house with subtle grooves, sparse arrangements and deep bass; focus on repetition and atmosphere. |
Deep House,
Tech House |
118–125 |
Ricardo Villalobos,
Zip,
Mathew Jonson,
Richie Hawtin,
Magda,
Troy Pierce,
Marc Houle,
Heartthrob,
Gaiser,
Onur Ozer
|
Ricardo Villalobos – "Easy Lee"
Zip – "Chapter One"
Mathew Jonson – "Marionette"
Richie Hawtin – "Minus Orange"
Magda – "48 Hours"
Troy Pierce – "Gone Astray"
Marc Houle – "Techno Vocal"
Heartthrob – "Baby Kate"
Gaiser – "Pull"
Onur Ozer – "Red Planet"
|
| Minimal Techno |
EDM |
Techno with minimalistic structure, repetitive rhythms and subtle sound design; focus on groove and space. |
Techno,
Minimal House |
120–128 |
Robert Hood,
Richie Hawtin,
Jeff Mills,
Daniel Bell,
Villalobos,
Magda,
Marc Houle,
Troy Pierce,
Plastikman,
Pan Pot
|
Robert Hood – "Minus"
Richie Hawtin – "Spastik"
Jeff Mills – "The Bells"
Daniel Bell – "Losing Control"
Villalobos – "Dexter"
Magda – "She's&A&Dancing&Machine"
Marc Houle – "Techno Vocal"
Troy Pierce – "Gone Astray"
Plastikman – "Spastik"
Pan Pot – "Confronted"
|
| Moombahton |
EDM |
Slow, reggaeton-infused dance music created by slowing down house to around 108 BPM with heavy percussion and chopped vocals. |
Reggaeton, House |
108–115 |
Dave Nada,
Dillon Francis,
Munchi,
DJ Sabo,
Gordo
|
Dave Nada – (Moombahton origin)
Dillon Francis – "Que Que"
Munchi – (Moombahton official)
DJ Sabo – (Moombahton)
Gordo – (Moombahton)
|
| Neurofunk |
EDM |
Technical, futuristic drum & bass subgenre with complex basslines and dark atmospheres. |
Drum & Bass, Techstep |
170–175 |
Noisia,
Phace
|
Noisia – "Stigma"
|
| Neue Deutsche Welle (NDW) |
Pop Rock |
German music movement combining punk, new wave, and electronic influences with German lyrics. |
Punk Rock,
New Wave |
100–140 |
Nena,
Falco,
Trio,
Ideal,
Hubert Kah,
Extrabreit,
Grauzone,
Markus,
Spider Murphy Gang,
Rheingold
|
Nena – "99 Luftballons"
Falco – "Rock Me Amadeus"
Trio – "Da Da Da"
Ideal – "Blaue Augen"
Hubert Kah – "Sternenhimmel"
Extrabreit – "Hurra Hurra die Schule brennt"
Grauzone – "Eisbär"
Markus – "Ich will Spaß"
Spider Murphy Gang – "Skandal im Sperrbezirk"
Rheingold – "Dreiklangsdimensionen"
|
| New Wave |
Pop Rock |
Genre blending punk rock energy with synthesizers, pop melodies, and a futuristic aesthetic. |
Punk Rock,
Synthpop |
120–160 |
Talking Heads,
The Cure,
Depeche Mode,
Blondie,
Duran Duran,
The Police,
Eurythmics,
The B-52s,
Pet Shop Boys,
New Order
|
Talking Heads – "Once in a Lifetime"
The Cure – "Just Like Heaven"
Depeche Mode – "Enjoy the Silence"
Blondie – "Heart of Glass"
Duran Duran – "Hungry Like the Wolf"
The Police – "Every Breath You Take"
Eurythmics – "Sweet Dreams"
The B-52s – "Love Shack"
Pet Shop Boys – "West End Girls"
New Order – "Blue Monday"
|
| Norteño |
Latin |
Traditional Mexican folk music from northern Mexico, featuring accordion, bajo sexto, and polka-inspired rhythms; lyrics often tell stories of rural life, love, and social issues. Closely related to corrido and ranchera. |
Corrido,
Grupera,
Ranchera |
80–120 |
Los Tigres del Norte,
Intocable,
Los Huracanes del Norte,
Pesado,
Ramón Ayala
|
Los Tigres del Norte – "La Puerta Negra"
Intocable – "Fuerte No Soy"
Los Huracanes del Norte – "El Gato de Ojinaga"
Pesado – "Ojalá Que Te Mueras"
Ramón Ayala – "Tragos Amargos"
|
| Nu-Disco |
EDM |
Modernized disco/funk with electronic production, retro-futuristic synths, often less focused on 4/4 house beat; can be club or lounge-oriented. |
Disco, Funk, 80s Synth |
110–125 |
Todd Terje,
Purple Disco Machine,
Tensnake,
Breakbot,
Roisin Murphy
|
Todd Terje – "Inspector Norse"
Purple Disco Machine – "Dished"
Tensnake – "Coma Cat"
Breakbot – "Baby I'm Yours"
Roisin Murphy – "Murphy's Law"
|
| Organic House |
EDM |
Atmospheric, hypnotic house featuring organic instrumentation, melodic textures, and spiritual/ambient vibes; often more downtempo than club-oriented. |
Afro House,
Deep House,
Downtempo |
110–125 |
&ME,
Satori,
Bedouin,
Nicola Cruz,
Elfenberg,
Sabo,
Goldcap,
Agoria,
Who Made Who,
Monolink
|
&ME – "The Rapture Pt. II"
Satori – "Imani"
Bedouin – "Whistle Man"
Nicola Cruz – "La Mirada"
Elfenberg – "Wild And Free"
Sabo – "Sol Much Love"
Goldcap – "Saga"
Agoria – "You're Not Alone"
Who Made Who – "Abu Simbel"
Monolink – "Father Ocean"
|
| Piano House |
EDM |
Uplifting house music centered around prominent piano chords and riffs, often soulful, melodic, and vocal-driven; club-friendly. |
House,
Deep House,
Vocal House |
120–128 |
Armand Van Helden,
David Penn,
MK,
Soulsearcher,
Dr Kucho,
Basement Jaxx,
Junior Jack,
Kid Creme,
Masters At Work,
Roger Sanchez
|
Armand Van Helden – "The Bomb"
David Penn – "The Nervous Track"
MK – "17"
Soulsearcher – "Can You Feel It"
Dr Kucho – "Can't Stop Playing"
Basement Jaxx – "Red Alert"
Junior Jack – "E Samba"
Kid Creme – "Down And Under"
Masters At Work – "Work"
Roger Sanchez – "Another Chance"
|
| Plunderphonics |
Ambient |
Experimental genre based on heavy sampling and recontextualization of existing music; often collage-like and conceptual. |
Vaporwave,
Sound Collage,
Experimental |
Varies |
John Oswald,
The Avalanches,
Girl Talk,
Negativland,
DJ Shadow,
People Like Us,
The Bran Flakes,
Vektroid,
Blank Banshee,
James Ferraro
|
John Oswald – Dab
The Avalanches – Frontier Psychiatrist
Girl Talk – Play Your Part
Negativland – Christianity Is Stupid
DJ Shadow – Building Steam With A Grain Of Salt
People Like Us – If Someone Touches You
The Bran Flakes – Good Times A Go-Go
Vektroid – Floral Shoppe
Blank Banshee – Teen Pregnancy
James Ferraro – Far Side Virtual
|
| Polka Paraguaya |
Latin |
Fast, lively Paraguayan folk dance music with European roots; features guitar, harp, and accordion, often with cheerful lyrics and energetic rhythms. |
Guarania,
Folk |
120–160 |
Luis Alberto del Paraná,
Los Paraguayos,
Perlita de Paraguay,
Agustín Barboza,
Oscar Nelson Safuán,
Luis Verón Caballero,
Los Ojeda,
Los Tres Sudamericanos,
Trio San Jose,
Los Diamantes
|
Luis Alberto del Paraná – Galopera
Los Paraguayos – Pájaro Campana
Perlita de Paraguay – Polka Paraguaya
Agustín Barboza – Cascada
Oscar Nelson Safuán – Polka de mi Tierra
Luis Verón Caballero – Polka del Sol
Los Ojeda – Polka Paraguaya
Los Tres Sudamericanos – Polka de Amor
Trio San Jose – Polka de la Noche
Los Diamantes – Polka de los Diamantes
|
| Pop Rock |
Pop Rock |
Pop music with rock elements, guitars, and catchy melodies; often radio-friendly and mainstream. |
Rock,
Indie Pop |
100–140 |
Maroon 5,
OneRepublic,
The Script,
Train,
Coldplay,
Kelly Clarkson,
P!nk,
Avril Lavigne,
Paramore,
Fall Out Boy
|
Maroon 5 – "Sugar"
OneRepublic – "Counting Stars"
The Script – "Breakeven"
Train – "Hey, Soul Sister"
Coldplay – "Viva La Vida"
Kelly Clarkson – "Since U Been Gone"
P!nk – "So What"
Avril Lavigne – "Complicated"
Paramore – "Misery Business"
Fall Out Boy – "Sugar, We're Goin Down"
|
| Power Pop |
Pop |
Pop genre with strong melodies, energetic guitars, and upbeat rhythms; inspired by 60s British Invasion and classic rock. |
Pop Rock,
Indie Pop,
New Wave |
110–140 |
Cheap Trick,
The Knack,
Big Star,
Fountains of Wayne,
Matthew Sweet,
The Raspberries,
Jellyfish,
The Rembrandts,
The Posies,
Teenage Fanclub
|
Cheap Trick – I Want You To Want Me
The Knack – My Sharona
Big Star – September Gurls
Fountains of Wayne – Stacy's Mom
Matthew Sweet – Girlfriend
The Raspberries – Go All The Way
Jellyfish – The King Is Half-Undressed
The Rembrandts – I'll Be There For You
The Posies – Dream All Day
Teenage Fanclub – The Concept
|
| Progressive House |
EDM |
Melodic, evolving arrangements with long builds and emotional breakdowns. Less 'in-your-face' than big room; often DJ/club-focused. |
Trance,
Melodic House |
122–128 |
Eric Prydz,
Deadmau5,
Sasha,
John Digweed,
Pryda,
Lane 8,
Jeremy Olander,
Guy J,
Hernan Cattaneo,
Nick Warren
|
Eric Prydz – "Opus"
Deadmau5 – "Strobe"
Sasha – "Xpander"
John Digweed – "Heaven Scent"
Pryda – "Melo"
Lane 8 – "No Captain"
Jeremy Olander – "Rypamont"
Guy J – "Nirvana"
Hernan Cattaneo – "Deep Fun"
Nick Warren – "Devil's Elbow"
|
| Progressive Rock |
Rock |
Ambitious rock blending elements of jazz, classical, and folk into complex compositions with extended instrumental sections and technical skill:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}. |
Art Rock,
Symphonic Rock |
60–120 |
Pink Floyd,
Yes,
Genesis,
King Crimson,
Jethro Tull,
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
|
Pink Floyd – "Comfortably Numb"
Yes – "Roundabout"
Genesis – "Supper's Ready"
King Crimson – "21st Century Schizoid Man"
Jethro Tull – "Aqualung"
Emerson, Lake & Palmer – "Lucky Man"
|
| Progressive Trance |
EDM |
Trance subgenre with gradual builds, melodic layers and deep atmosphere; less euphoric than uplifting trance. |
Trance,
Progressive House |
128–135 |
Above & Beyond,
Anjunabeats,
Andrew Bayer,
ilan Bluestone,
Jason Ross,
Seven Lions,
Myon,
Super8 & Tab,
Norin & Rad,
Audien
|
Above & Beyond – "Sun In Your Eyes"
Above & Beyond – "Thing Called Love"
Andrew Bayer – "From The Earth"
ilan Bluestone – "Spheres"
Jason Ross – "Atlas"
Seven Lions – "Worlds Apart"
Myon – "The Dying Source"
Super8 & Tab – "Helsinki Scorchin"
Norin & Rad – "Bloom"
Audien – "Wayfarer"
|
| Psytrance |
EDM |
Fast, hypnotic, with psychedelic textures. Substyles include Full-On (energetic), Progressive Psy (smoother) and Dark Psy (heavier). |
Trance,
Goa,
Dark Psy |
138–150+ |
Infected Mushroom,
Astrix,
Vini Vici,
Hallucinogen,
Goa Gil,
Ace Ventura,
1200 Micrograms,
Shpongle,
Bliss,
GMS
|
Infected Mushroom – "Becoming Insane"
Astrix – "Deep Jungle Walk"
Vini Vici – "The Great Spirit"
Hallucinogen – "LSD"
Goa Gil – "Kali Yuga"
Ace Ventura – "Cardiac Arrest"
1200 Micrograms – "Heroes Of The Night"
Shpongle – "Divine Moments Of Truth"
Bliss – "Silence"
GMS – "The Growly Family"
|
| Punk Rock |
Rock |
Raw, fast, and rebellious rock genre (1970s) with short songs, stripped-down instrumentation (power chords, bass, drums) and anti-establishment lyrics:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}. |
Hardcore Punk,
Garage Rock |
140–180 |
The Ramones,
Sex Pistols,
The Clash,
Dead Kennedys,
Black Flag,
Ramones
|
The Ramones – "Blitzkrieg Bop"
Sex Pistols – "Anarchy in the U.K."
The Clash – "London's Burning"
Dead Kennedys – "Holiday in Cambodia"
Black Flag – "Rise Above"
Ramones – "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker"
|
| Ragga |
EDM Latin |
Energetic dancehall subgenre characterized by electronic production, fast-paced lyrical delivery and heavy basslines; rooted in Jamaican sound system culture. |
Dancehall,
Reggae,
Digital Dancehall,
Dub |
80–110 |
Shabba Ranks,
Super Cat,
Buju Banton,
Vybz Kartel,
Popcaan,
Sean Paul,
Elephant Man,
Beenie Man,
Capleton,
Mr. Vegas
|
Shabba Ranks – "Mr. Loverman"
Super Cat – "Dolly My Baby"
Buju Banton – "Boom Bye Bye"
Vybz Kartel – "Fever"
Popcaan – "Everything Nice"
Sean Paul – "Gimme the Light"
Elephant Man – "Pon de River"
Beenie Man – "Who Am I"
Capleton – "Tour"
Mr. Vegas – "Heads High"
|
| Ranchera |
Latin |
Traditional Mexican music with dramatic vocals, guitar, trumpet, and themes of love, patriotism, and rural life; often performed by solo singers or mariachi bands. |
Norteño,
Corrido,
Grupera |
80–120 |
Vicente Fernández,
Pedro Infante,
Javier Solís,
José Alfredo Jiménez,
Alejandro Fernández
|
Vicente Fernández – "El Rey"
Pedro Infante – "Copa Tras Copa"
Javier Solís – "Sombras"
José Alfredo Jiménez – "El Jinete"
Alejandro Fernández – "Como Quien Pierde Una Estrella"
|
| Reggae |
Latin |
Jamaican music style with offbeat rhythms, laid-back grooves, and socially conscious lyrics; features bass, drums, guitar, and often horns. Roots reggae is spiritual and political, while dancehall is more club-oriented. |
Dub,
Dancehall,
Ska |
60–90 |
Bob Marley,
Peter Tosh,
Burning Spear,
Jimmy Cliff,
Toots & The Maytals
|
Bob Marley – "No Woman No Cry"
Peter Tosh – "Legalize It"
Burning Spear – "Marcus Garvey"
Jimmy Cliff – "The Harder They Come"
Toots & The Maytals – "Pressure Drop"
|
| Reggaeton |
Latin |
Urban Latin genre with dembow rhythm, rap/sung vocals, and influences from hip-hop, dancehall, and Caribbean music; highly popular worldwide. |
Trap Latino,
Dancehall,
Moombahton |
85–105 |
Bad Bunny,
J Balvin,
Daddy Yankee,
Karol G,
Ozuna,
Nicky Jam
|
Bad Bunny – Tití Me Preguntó
J Balvin – Mi Gente
Daddy Yankee – Gasolina
Karol G – Bichota
Ozuna – Se Preparó
Nicky Jam – El Perdón
|
| Riddim |
EDM |
Repetitive, percussive dubstep variant focused on midrange wobble and rhythm patterns rather than complex sound design. |
Dubstep,
Bass Music |
140–150 |
Subtronics,
FuntCase,
Excision,
Virtual Riot,
Ganja White Night,
SVDDEN DEATH,
Boogie T,
Infekt,
Subfiltronik,
Oolacile
|
Subtronics – "Griztronics"
FuntCase – "4 The Street"
Excision – "Throwin Elbows"
Virtual Riot – "Preset Junkies"
Ganja White Night – "Wobble Master"
SVDDEN DEATH – "Behemoth"
Boogie&T – "Mary Jane"
Infekt – "Orgalorg"
Subfiltronik – "50 Hz"
Oolacile – "Code Pandorum"
|
| Rocksteady |
Latin |
Jamaican music style that emerged in the mid-1960s, bridging ska and reggae. Characterized by slower tempos, prominent basslines, soulful vocals, and relaxed rhythms. Often features vocal harmonies and romantic or socially conscious lyrics. |
Reggae,
Ska,
Lovers Rock |
70–80 |
Alton Ellis,
The Paragons,
The Heptones,
Desmond Dekker,
Phyllis Dillon,
Ken Boothe,
The Techniques,
The Melodians,
Hopeton Lewis,
Stranger Cole
|
Alton Ellis – "Rock Steady"
The Paragons – "The Tide Is High"
Phyllis Dillon – "Perfidia"
Desmond Dekker – "007 (Shanty Town)"
The Heptones – "Book Of Rules"
Ken Boothe – "Everything I Own"
The Techniques – "Queen Majesty"
The Melodians – "Swing And Dine"
Hopeton Lewis – "Take It Easy"
Stranger Cole – "Bangarang"
|
| Rumba |
Latin |
Cuban genre with complex polyrhythms, call-and-response vocals, and expressive dance; blends African percussion (congas, claves) with Spanish melodies. Includes subgenres like guaguancó, yambú, and columbia. |
Guaguancó,
Salsa,
Son Cubano |
90–120 |
Los Muñequitos de Matanzas,
Clave y Guaguancó,
Afrocuba de Matanzas,
Rumberos de Cuba,
Grupo Yoruba Andabo
|
Los Muñequitos de Matanzas – "Congo Y Ambá"
Clave y Guaguancó – "La Rumba No Va a Morir"
Afrocuba de Matanzas – "Guaguancó de la Loma"
Rumberos de Cuba – "Guaguancó del Solar"
Grupo Yoruba Andabo – "La Rumba Es Cubana"
|
| Salsa |
Latin |
Popular Latin dance music with Afro-Cuban roots, energetic percussion (congas, timbales), brass, and call-and-response vocals; strong emphasis on rhythm and dance. |
Mambo,
Son Cubano,
Guaguancó |
150–250 |
Marc Anthony,
Héctor Lavoe,
Rubén Blades,
Celia Cruz,
Willie Colón,
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
|
Marc Anthony – Vivir Mi Vida
Héctor Lavoe – Periódico de Ayer
Rubén Blades – Pedro Navaja
Celia Cruz – La Vida Es Un Carnaval
Willie Colón – Idilio
El Gran Combo – Me Liberé
|
| Schranz |
EDM |
Hard, pounding German techno with relentless rhythms and industrial sound; coined by Chris Liebing. |
Hard Techno,
Industrial Techno |
135–150 |
Chris Liebing,
Adam Beyer,
Speedy J,
The Advent,
Gary Beck,
Alan Fitzpatrick,
Dustin Zahn,
Len Faki,
DVS1,
Dax J
|
Chris Liebing – "Bangbop"
Adam Beyer – "Remainings III"
Speedy J – "Pullover"
The Advent – "Sound Sign"
Gary Beck – "Video Sht"
Alan Fitzpatrick – "We Do What We Want"
Dustin Zahn – "Stranger To Stability"
Len Faki – "BX 3"
DVS1 – "Black Russian"
Dax J – "Reign Of Terror"
|
| Shoegaze |
Pop |
Pop/rock with heavy use of guitar effects, reverb, and indistinct vocals; creates a wall of sound and dreamy atmosphere. |
Dream Pop,
Indie Rock |
90–130 |
My Bloody Valentine,
Slowdive,
Ride,
Lush,
Chapterhouse,
Alcest,
Nothing,
Whirr,
Ringo Deathstarr,
The Telescopes
|
My Bloody Valentine – Only Shallow
Slowdive – Alison
Ride – Vapour Trail
Lush – Sweetness and Light
Chapterhouse – Pearl
Alcest – Autre Temps
Nothing – Vertigo Flowers
Whirr – Leave
Ringo Deathstarr – Imagine Hearts
The Telescopes – Flying
|
| Ska |
Latin |
Jamaican genre with upbeat rhythms, walking basslines, and prominent horns; precursor to reggae and rocksteady, often associated with energetic dancing. |
Reggae,
Rocksteady,
Punk Rock |
120–160 |
The Skatalites,
Toots & The Maytals,
Desmond Dekker,
Madness,
The Specials
|
The Skatalites – "Guns of Navarone"
Toots & The Maytals – "54-46 That's My Number"
Desmond Dekker – "Israelites"
Madness – "One Step Beyond"
The Specials – "Ghost Town"
|
| Son Cubano |
Latin |
Classic Cuban genre blending Spanish guitar and African percussion; features clave rhythm, call-and-response vocals, and improvisation. Foundation for salsa and many Latin styles. |
Salsa,
Mambo,
Bolero |
80–120 |
Buena Vista Social Club,
Compay Segundo,
Ibrahim Ferrer,
Septeto Nacional,
Arsenio Rodríguez
|
Buena Vista Social Club – "Chan Chan"
Compay Segundo – "Guantanamera"
Ibrahim Ferrer – "El Carretero"
Septeto Nacional – "Son de la loma"
Arsenio Rodríguez – "Dame un trago"
|
| Sophisti-Pop |
Pop |
Polished, jazz-influenced pop with smooth vocals, lush arrangements, and sophisticated production; popular in the UK in the 80s. |
Blue-Eyed Soul,
New Wave,
Adult Contemporary |
90–120 |
Sade,
Simply Red,
Swing Out Sister,
Prefab Sprout,
Level 42,
The Style Council,
Paul Young,
Everything But The Girl,
Go West,
Johnny Hates Jazz
|
Sade – Smooth Operator
Simply Red – Holding Back The Years
Swing Out Sister – Breakout
Prefab Sprout – Cars And Girls
Level 42 – Something About You
The Style Council – You're The Best Thing
Paul Young – Everytime You Go Away
Everything But The Girl – Missing
Go West – King Of Wishful Thinking
Johnny Hates Jazz – Shattered Dreams
|
| Space Disco |
EDM |
Futuristic disco with cosmic synths, electronic grooves, and sci-fi themes; inspired by 70s/80s space music. |
Nu-Disco,
Synthwave,
Italo Disco |
110–125 |
Lindstrøm,
Prins Thomas,
Space,
Black Devil Disco Club,
Todd Terje,
Metro Area,
Escort,
Italoconnection,
Giorgio Moroder,
Space Dimension Controller
|
Lindstrøm – I Feel Space
Prins Thomas – Bobletekno
Space – Magic Fly
Black Devil Disco Club – H Friend
Todd Terje – Inspector Norse
Metro Area – Miura
Escort – Starlight
Italoconnection – Disco Boutique
Giorgio Moroder – Chase
Space Dimension Controller – Journey To The Core Of The Unknown Sphere
|
| Speed Garage |
EDM |
UK garage subgenre with heavy bass, shuffled rhythms and house/techno influences; precursor to bassline and 2-step. |
UK Garage,
Bassline |
130–140 |
Double 99,
Armand Van Helden,
Todd Edwards,
MJ Cole,
Wookie,
Zed Bias,
DJ EZ,
Scott Garcia,
RSL,
KMA
|
Double 99 – "RipGroove"
Armand Van Helden – "You Don't Know Me"
Todd Edwards – "Saved My Life"
MJ Cole – "Sincere"
Wookie – "Battle"
Zed Bias – "Neighbourhood"
DJ EZ – "Pure Garage"
Scott Garcia – "It's&A London Thing"
RSL – "Spectre"
KMA – "Cape Fear"
|
| Synth Funk |
EDM |
Electronic funk music characterized by the use of synthesizers, drum machines, and groovy basslines; influenced by 80s funk and electro. |
Electro-Funk,
Boogie,
Nu-Disco |
100–120 |
Chromeo,
Dam-Funk,
Breakbot,
Oliver,
Parcels,
Dabeull,
Roosevelt,
Zapp,
Giorgio Moroder,
Kylie Minogue
|
Chromeo – "Jealous"
Dam-Funk – "Hood Pass Intact"
Breakbot – "Baby I'm Yours"
Oliver – "Mechanical"
Parcels – "Tieduprightnow"
Dabeull – "You & I"
Roosevelt – "Montreal"
Zapp – "More Bounce to the Ounce"
Giorgio Moroder – "From Here To Eternity"
Kylie Minogue – "Love At First Sight"
|
| Synthpop |
Pop |
Pop music with dominant synthesizers, electronic beats, and often melancholic melodies; originated in the 1980s. |
Electropop,
New Wave |
100–130 |
Depeche Mode,
Pet Shop Boys,
Erasure,
New Order,
The Human League,
Soft Cell,
Yazoo,
OMD,
A Flock Of Seagulls,
Thompson Twins
|
Depeche Mode – "Just Can't Get Enough"
Pet Shop Boys – "West End Girls"
Erasure – "A Little Respect"
New Order – "Blue Monday"
The Human League – "Don't You Want Me"
Soft Cell – "Tainted Love"
Yazoo – "Only You"
OMD – "Enola Gay"
A Flock Of Seagulls – "I Ran"
Thompson Twins – "Hold Me Now"
|
| Synthwave |
Ambient |
Modern music inspired by 80s synths, film soundtracks and neon aesthetics; often instrumental with cinematic melodies. |
Retrowave,
Electronica,
Chillwave |
80–110 |
Kavinsky,
The Midnight,
Perturbator,
FM-84,
Com Truise,
Mitch Murder,
Timecop1983,
Gunship,
Carpenter Brut,
Dance With The Dead
|
Kavinsky – "Nightcall"
The Midnight – "Sunset"
Perturbator – "Future Club"
FM-84 – "Running In The Night"
Com Truise – "Hyperlips"
Mitch Murder – "Then Again"
Timecop1983 – "On The Run"
Gunship – "Tech Noir"
Carpenter Brut – "Turbo Killer"
Dance With The Dead – "Andromeda"
|
| Tech House |
EDM |
A fusion of techno's minimalistic groove and house's rhythmic drive; often dark and hypnotic. |
House,
Minimal Techno,
Deep House |
120–130 |
Green Velvet,
Fisher,
Solardo,
CamelPhat,
Claude VonStroke,
Patrick Topping,
Eats Everything,
Hot Since 82,
Detlef,
Latmun
|
Fisher – "Losing It"
CamelPhat – "Cola"
Solardo – "Tribesmen"
Green Velvet – "La La Land"
Claude VonStroke – "The Whisperer"
Patrick Topping – "Be Sharp Say Nowt"
Eats Everything – "Entrance Song"
Hot Since 82 – "Buggin"
Detlef – "Bubble Up"
Latmun – "What You Gonna Do"
|
| Tech Trance |
EDM |
Fusion of trance melodies and techno rhythms; energetic, driving and club-focused. |
Trance,
Techno |
130–140 |
Marco V,
Mark Sherry,
Simon Patterson,
John O'Callaghan,
Bryan Kearney,
Indecent Noise,
Jordan Suckley,
Will Atkinson,
John Askew,
Sean Tyas
|
Marco V – "Simulated"
Mark Sherry – "A Star Within&A Star"
Simon Patterson – "Smack"
John O'Callaghan – "Big Sky"
Bryan Kearney – "Te Amo"
Indecent Noise – "Moscow Subway"
Jordan Suckley – "Droid"
Will Atkinson – "Isolator"
John Askew – "Shine"
Sean Tyas – "Lift"
|
| Techno (Mainstream) |
EDM |
Driving 4/4 beats, repetitive rhythms, and futuristic sounds; originated in Detroit with various subgenres worldwide. |
House,
Industrial,
Electro |
125–140 |
Carl Cox,
Adam Beyer,
Charlotte de Witte,
Richie Hawtin,
Jeff Mills,
Amelie Lens,
Nina Kraviz,
Ben Klock,
Marcel Dettmann,
Paula Temple
|
Carl Cox – "I Want You"
Adam Beyer – "Your Mind"
Charlotte de Witte – "Selected"
Richie Hawtin – "Spastik"
Jeff Mills – "The Bells"
Amelie Lens – "Follow"
Nina Kraviz – "Ghetto Kraviz"
Ben Klock – "Subzero"
Marcel Dettmann – "Duel"
Paula Temple – "Gegen"
|
| Techno (Underground) |
EDM |
Harder, darker and more experimental; focuses on hypnotic rhythms and minimal melodic content. Often played in small clubs or underground venues. |
Industrial,
Minimal,
Acid |
120–135 |
Chris Liebing,
Amelie Lens,
Reinier Zonneveld,
I Hate Models,
SNTS,
Kobosil,
Regal,
VTSS,
999999999,
Anetha
|
Chris Liebing – "Bangbop"
Amelie Lens – "Hypnotized"
Reinier Zonneveld – "Things We Do"
I Hate Models – "Daydream"
SNTS – "Untitled A1"
Kobosil – "Rocks"
Regal – "Concrete"
VTSS – "Project 337"
999999999 – "X0004000X"
Anetha – "Rave On You"
|
| Tecnocumbia |
EDM Latin |
Modernized cumbia with electronic instruments, synthesizers, and dance beats; popular in Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru. |
Cumbia,
Grupera,
Electropop |
100–120 |
Selena,
Grupo Caricia,
Grupo Niche,
Rossy War,
Grupo Límite
|
Selena – Tecnocumbia
Grupo Caricia – La Cumbia del Amor
Grupo Niche – Cali Pachanguero
Rossy War – Nunca Pensé Llorar
Grupo Límite – Te Amo
|
| Teen Pop |
Pop |
Pop music aimed at teenagers; catchy melodies, simple lyrics, and often boy/girl group aesthetics. |
Dance-Pop,
Bubblegum Pop |
100–130 |
Britney Spears,
Backstreet Boys,
NSYNC,
Christina Aguilera,
Aaron Carter,
Hilary Duff,
The Cheetah Girls,
Jonas Brothers,
Miley Cyrus,
Selena Gomez
|
Britney Spears – "...Baby One More Time"
Backstreet Boys – "I Want It That Way"
NSYNC – "Bye Bye Bye"
Christina Aguilera – "Genie In&A&Bottle"
Aaron Carter – "I Want Candy"
Hilary Duff – "So Yesterday"
The Cheetah Girls – "Cinderella"
Jonas Brothers – "Burnin' Up"
Miley Cyrus – "Party In The U.S.A."
Selena Gomez – "Love You Like&A Love Song"
|
| Trance |
EDM |
Melodic and euphoric electronic music with long build-ups, big climaxes and emotive hooks; historically central to dance culture in the 90s/00s. |
Progressive House,
Uplifting Trance |
130–140 |
Armin van Buuren,
Above & Beyond,
Paul van Dyk,
Ferry Corsten,
Aly & Fila,
Tiësto,
Paul Oakenfold,
Gareth Emery,
ATB,
Rank 1
|
Armin van Buuren – "Communication"
Above & Beyond – "Sun & Moon"
Paul van Dyk – "For An Angel"
Ferry Corsten – "Punk"
Aly & Fila – "We Control The Sunlight"
Tiësto – "Adagio For Strings"
Paul Oakenfold – "Southern Sun"
Gareth Emery – "Concrete Angel"
ATB – "9 PM"
Rank 1 – "Airwave"
|
| Trap Latino |
Latin |
Latin American take on trap music, blending rap, reggaeton, and urban beats; features 808 bass, hi-hats, and streetwise lyrics. |
Reggaeton,
Trap,
Hip-Hop |
70–110 |
Bad Bunny,
Anuel AA,
Bryant Myers,
Eladio Carrión,
Myke Towers
|
Bad Bunny – Soy Peor
Anuel AA – China
Bryant Myers – Pa Ti
Eladio Carrión – Kemba Walker
Myke Towers – La Curiosidad
|
| Trap (EDM) |
EDM |
Electronic dance music subgenre with heavy 808 bass, snappy hi-hats, and energetic drops; blends hip-hop rhythms with festival-ready synths and builds. Not to be confused with rap/hip-hop trap. |
Future Bass,
Dubstep,
Trap Latino |
140–170 (often half-time feel) |
RL Grime,
Flosstradamus,
Baauer,
Yellow Claw,
TroyBoi
|
RL Grime – "Core"
Flosstradamus – "Mosh Pit"
Baauer – "Harlem Shake"
Yellow Claw – "DJ Turn It Up"
TroyBoi – "Afterhours"
|
| Tribal House |
EDM |
House featuring tribal percussion, ethnic instruments, and hypnotic grooves; often organic and rhythmic. |
Afro House,
Latin House,
Deep House |
120–128 |
Da Fresh,
Patrick Topping,
Chus & Ceballos,
Steve Lawler,
Joeski,
Dennis Ferrer,
Osunlade,
Louie Vega,
Harry Romero,
Angel Moraes
|
Da Fresh – "Disco Tribal"
Patrick Topping – "Be Sharp Say Nowt"
Chus & Ceballos – "The Future"
Steve Lawler – "Rise In"
Joeski – "Maya"
Dennis Ferrer – "Hey Hey"
Osunlade – "Envision"
Louie Vega – "Diamond Life"
Harry Romero – "Tania"
Angel Moraes – "Welcome To The Factory"
|
| Tropical House |
EDM |
Laid-back, melody-focused substyle of house using tropical/flamenco elements, steel drums, and sunny vibes—often radio-friendly. |
Deep House,
Chill House |
100–115 |
Kygo,
Thomas Jack,
Lost Frequencies,
Matoma,
Felix Jaehn,
Sam Feldt,
Bakermat,
Klingande,
Robin Schulz,
SeeB
|
Kygo – "Firestone"
Thomas Jack – "Rivers"
Lost Frequencies – "Are You With Me"
Matoma – "Old Thing Back"
Felix Jaehn – "Ain't Nobody"
Sam Feldt – "Show Me Love"
Bakermat – "One Day"
Klingande – "Jubel"
Robin Schulz – "Sugar"
SeeB – "Breathe"
|
| UK Garage |
EDM |
Swinging shuffled rhythms, chopped vocals, and basslines; varies from soulful to club-ready. Pioneered late 90s/early 00s UK scene. |
2-Step,
Speed Garage,
Grime |
130–138 |
Artful Dodger,
MJ Cole,
Craig David,
Todd Edwards,
Zed Bias,
Wookie,
DJ EZ,
El-B,
Master Step Foundation,
Scott Garcia
|
Artful Dodger – "Re-Rewind"
MJ Cole – "Sincere"
Craig David – "Fill Me In"
Todd Edwards – "Saved My Life"
Zed Bias – "Neighbourhood"
Wookie – "Battle"
DJ EZ – "Pure Garage"
El-B – "Buck And Bury"
Master Step Foundation – "Melody"
Scott Garcia – "It's&A London Thing"
|
| Vallenato |
Latin |
Colombian folk music with accordion, caja, and guacharaca; narrative lyrics and danceable rhythms; deeply rooted in Caribbean culture. |
Cumbia,
Porro,
Merengue |
80–120 |
Carlos Vives,
Jorge Celedón,
Diomedes Díaz,
Juancho Rois,
Los Diablitos
|
Carlos Vives – La Gota Fría
Jorge Celedón – Que Bonita Es Esta Vida
Diomedes Díaz – Oye Bonita
Juancho Rois – El Conde
Los Diablitos – Los Caminos de la Vida
|
| Vaporwave |
Ambient |
An internet-born genre that recontextualizes 80s/90s muzak, smooth jazz and elevator music through heavy sampling and slowed/reverb-heavy production—often conceptual/artistic. |
Chillwave,
Synthwave,
Plunderphonics |
60–90 |
Macintosh Plus,
Saint Pepsi,
Blank Banshee,
Luxury Elite,
2814,
Esprit,
Death's Dynamic Shroud,
Windows 96,
Vektroid,
James Ferraro
|
Macintosh Plus – "リサフランク420"
Saint Pepsi – "Private Caller"
Blank Banshee – "Teen Pregnancy"
Luxury Elite – "S.W.A.K."
2814 – "Birth of a New Day"
Esprit – "virtua.zip"
Death's Dynamic Shroud – "I'll Try Living Like This"
Windows 96 – "One Hundred Mornings"
Vektroid – "Floral Shoppe"
James Ferraro – "Far Side Virtual"
|
| Witch House |
Ambient |
Dark, occult-inspired electronic music with slowed-down beats, heavy reverb, and eerie atmospheres; often uses horror aesthetics. |
Darkwave,
Industrial,
Trap |
60–110 |
Salem,
BLVCK CEILING,
White Ring,
Ritualz,
Sidewalks and Skeletons,
GRYPT,
Dream Black,
††† (Crosses),
IC3PEAK,
Mater Susperia Vision
|
Salem – King Night
BLVCK CEILING – Ghosts
White Ring – IxC999
Ritualz – Ghetto Ass Witch
Sidewalks and Skeletons – White Light
GRYPT – Black Light
Dream Black – Hex
††† (Crosses) – Bitches brew
IC3PEAK – Death No More
Mater Susperia Vision – Exorcism
|
| Wonky |
EDM |
Experimental bass music with irregular rhythms, playful synths and broken beats; often very creative and club-oriented. |
Glitch Hop,
Experimental Bass,
Future Beats |
80–110 |
Hudson Mohawke,
Rustie,
Flying Lotus,
Slugabed,
Mike Slott,
Joker,
Martyn,
Starkey,
Ikonika,
Dorian Concept
|
Hudson Mohawke – "Fuse"
Rustie – "After Light"
Flying Lotus – "Do the Astral Plane"
Slugabed – "Mountains Come Out of the Sky"
Mike Slott – "Gardens of Brooklyn"
Joker – "Digidesign"
Martyn – "Natural Selection"
Starkey – "Pictures"
Ikonika – "Idiot"
Dorian Concept – "Trilingual Dance Sexperience"
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