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 in the catalog.
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Takin' Off
Herbie Hancock · 1962
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Neurotech
cyber metal, futurepop
Stereo Total
Odesza
Luciana Caporaso
Shinichi Osawa
Metronomy
indie pop, indietronica
Zapp
funk
Gesaffelstein
classical music, electro-industrial
Emily Osment
dance-pop, pop music
Najoua Belyzel
pop music
Laid Back
Sara Varga
TEED
UK garage, house music
Laura Groeseneken
pop music, soul
DJ Smash
electronic dance music, house music
Nadia Oh
hip-hop, synth-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.
