Where to Start with electro
genre of electronic dance music that originated in the 1980s, characterized by the use of synthesizers, drum machines, and minimalistic, mechanical rhythms
289 artists
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Takin' Off
Herbie Hancock · 1962
Best electro Albums to Start With
electro Artists
Christina Aguilera
adult contemporary music, blues
Franco Battiato
experimental music, new wave
Herbie Hancock
bebop, classical music
Kraftwerk
Krautrock, electronic music
Flo Rida
EDM trap music, Miami bass
Basshunter
Eurodance, electronic dance music
Sakanaction
J-pop, alternative rock
Yellow Magic Orchestra
J-pop, avant-garde music
Étienne Daho
new wave, pop music
Coma_Cose
indie pop
Afrika Bambaataa
breakbeat, electro house
Cameo
disco, funk
Swedish House Mafia
electro house, electronic dance music
Jamala
folk music, jazz
Bomfunk MC's
breakbeat, drum and bass
LMFAO
dance music, dance-pop
About electro
What is electro?
genre of electronic dance music that originated in the 1980s, characterized by the use of synthesizers, drum machines, and minimalistic, mechanical rhythms
Where should I start with electro?
Start with "Takin' Off" by Herbie Hancock. It captures what makes electro worth exploring.
What are the best electro albums?
The electro albums worth hearing first: "Takin' Off" by Herbie Hancock, "Hyperion" by Gesaffelstein, "The Imagine Project" by Herbie Hancock, "Butterfly" by Herbie Hancock and "Natsukashii Tsuki wa Atarashii Tsuki: Coupling & Remix Works" by Sakanaction.
How many electro artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 289 electro artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.