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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Nadia Oh
hip-hop, synth-pop
FM Belfast
Ian Carey
house music
Polo & Pan
John Benitez
freestyle music, house music
Tiga
Baryonyx
alternative rock, rock music
TeddyLoid
J-pop, disco
Mirwais
alternative rock, electronica
Anthony Rother
Hadouken!
electronic rock, grime
Stone Age
Celtic rock, new age music
Suzane
chanson à texte
Sian Evans
dance music, drum and bass
Jim Noir
Andrew Lambrou
pop 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.
