electro
genre of electronic dance music that originated in the 1980s, characterized by the use of synthesizers, drum machines, and minimalistic, mechanical rhythms
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Dirty Radio
Angie Reed
Christopher Lafata
MAZ
jazz, traditional folk music
TENDERLAMP
pop music
King Abid
Afrobeat, dancehall
MISC
jazz, pop music
Dunkelbunt
electro swing
Rapide
electronic music, nu-disco
Twin Twin
80kidz
Krazy Baldhead
Mr. Flash
Principles of Geometry
DJ Tsvetkoff
electroclash, house music
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.
