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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electro Artists

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.