MUSIC GENRES GONE WILD: 1,072 WAYS MUSICIANS HAVE LOST THE F*CKING PLOT

We get a lot of different musical genres to review here at NottsRocks, and sometimes we even have to look them up because it's the first time we've even heard of them. Don't get us wrong - we love musicians. You beautiful creative people are the reason we have jobs, and your constant innovation keeps pushing music into wild new territories. Without you lot experimenting and pushing boundaries, we'd all still be listening to bloody Gregorian chants on repeat.

It's not surprising there are so many genres now - there are thousands of them. No, seriously, we've put together a list of at least 1,072 different music genres and sub-genres. We could have kept going with all the different global, regional, and country variations, but our eyes started to bleed and fingernails started to fall off, plus our meagre billions of laptop RAM power couldn't handle it.

I mean, who the fuck has heard of "Dungeon Synth" (medieval-themed ambient music made with synthesizers), "Mathcore" (metal with complex time signatures that'll make your head spin), or "Bardcore" (punk music with medieval themes - because apparently one medieval genre wasn't enough)? Yeah, neither have we.

And just when you think you've heard it all, you stumble across gems like "Kawaii Metal" - yes, that's Japanese heavy metal mixed with J-pop cuteness. Or "Nintendocore," which somehow manages to blend metal with video game music. Let's not forget "Lowercase" - a genre so quiet you'll need a fucking hearing aid to appreciate it.

Want more mind-benders? There's "Pirate Metal" (exactly what it sounds like), "Wizard Rock" (entirely inspired by Harry Potter), and "Toytown Techno" (techno made with sounds that remind you of your childhood toys). And don't even get us started on "Crunkcore" - whoever thought combining crunk hip-hop with screamo was a good idea needs their head examined (although we probably need to give it a listen).

So, musicians, firstly: please stop coming up with random genres that you feel suit your sound. If it's not on this list, have you really invented something brand new? Us rag mags and writers can't keep up. Here you have it, the NottsRocks not-so-definitive list (but comprehensive enough to make your eyes water) of all the "main" musical genres and sub-genres.

I mean, "Freak Scene"? Now really, what the flying fuck? Expletives have been used because who knew, really WHO KNEW there were this many ways to categorise beautiful noise! And we haven't even touched on "Pornogrind" or "Danger Music" - but let's keep this article somewhat family-friendly, shall we?

Here’s the list, you may want to book some time off to read them all.

Blues

1. African blues: Rooted in traditional African rhythms and melodies, blending indigenous sounds with modern blues structures.

2. Blues rock: Combines blues' soulful elements with rock’s energy and instrumentation, often featuring electric guitars.

3. British blues: British musicians' adaptation of American blues, popularised in the 1960s with a heavier, rock-influenced sound.

4. Canadian blues: Blues music developed in Canada, often incorporating folk and country influences.

5. Chicago blues: A style that emerged from the urban blues of Chicago, known for electric guitar, harmonica, and a more intense sound.

6. Classic female blues: Blues performed by female singers in the 1920s-30s, often with jazz and vaudeville influences.

7. Contemporary R&B: Modern evolution of rhythm and blues, integrating soul, pop, and hip-hop elements.

8. Country blues: An acoustic, rural blues style originating in the American South, often featuring simple, heartfelt melodies.

9. Delta blues: Originated in the Mississippi Delta, known for its raw, emotive sound, often with slide guitar.

10. Desert blues: A genre from West Africa, blending traditional African music with blues and rock influences.

11. Detroit blues: Blues style with roots in Detroit, featuring a more urban, polished sound and often influenced by Motown.

12. Electric blues: Utilises electric guitars and amplifiers, giving traditional blues a louder, more intense edge.

13. Gospel blues: Combines gospel’s spiritual themes with blues' musical style, often with a soulful, uplifting sound.

14. Hill country blues: Originating in the Mississippi Hill Country, this style is characterised by repetitive rhythms and riffs.

15. Hokum blues: Blues with humorous, often risqué lyrics, typically played in a light-hearted style.

16. Jump blues: A fast-paced, danceable blues style with influences from swing jazz, popular in the 1940s.

17. Kansas City blues: Known for its jazz-influenced, upbeat sound, originating from Kansas City jazz and blues scenes.

18. Louisiana blues: Blues from Louisiana, often featuring swampy, rhythmic grooves and Creole influences.

19. Memphis blues: Early blues style from Memphis, known for its lively beat and a blend of jazz, country, and gospel.

20. New Orleans blues: A rhythmic, soulful blues with strong influences from jazz, brass bands, and Creole music.

21. Piedmont blues: Characterised by its unique fingerpicking guitar technique, originating in the southeastern U.S.

22. Punk blues: Merges punk’s raw energy with blues' structure and lyrical themes, creating a rough, edgy sound.

23. Rhythm and blues: Early blend of jazz, gospel, and blues, evolving into a foundational genre for rock and soul.

24. Doo-wop: A vocal-based rhythm and blues style with harmonised group singing, popular in the 1950s and 60s.

25. Soul blues: A mix of blues and soul music, often with emotional vocals and soulful instrumentation.

26. St. Louis blues: Blues style from St. Louis, known for its jazz and ragtime influences.

27. Swamp blues: Originating in Louisiana, swamp blues has a dark, moody sound with elements of swamp rock.

28. Talking blues: Blues style featuring rhythmic spoken lyrics rather than sung, often storytelling.

29. Texas blues: Known for powerful guitar riffs and a faster tempo, Texas blues has a gritty, robust sound.

30. West Coast blues: A jazz-influenced blues style from California, featuring smooth, relaxed vocals and instrumentation.

Country

45. Alternative country: A genre that blends country with punk, rock, and folk influences, often with a raw, authentic sound.

46. Americana: Encompasses folk, country, rock, and blues elements, celebrating American roots music.

47. Cowpunk/Country-punk: Fuses punk’s attitude with country music’s instrumentation, often with humorous or rebellious lyrics.

48. Gothic country: Dark, haunting style combining country music with gothic or Southern gothic themes.

49. Roots rock: Blends rock music with country, folk, and blues roots, focusing on organic sounds and storytelling.

50. Australian country: Country music from Australia, often incorporating local themes and influences.

51. Bush band: Traditional Australian folk music with roots in Irish, Scottish, and English folk.

52. Bakersfield sound: A gritty, electric guitar-driven style of country music from Bakersfield, California.

53. Bluegrass: Traditional, fast-paced country style featuring banjo, fiddle, guitar, and harmonies.

54. Old-time bluegrass/Appalachian bluegrass: Early form of bluegrass rooted in Appalachian folk music.

55. Traditional bluegrass/Neo-traditional bluegrass: Preserves classic bluegrass sound and techniques.

56. Progressive bluegrass/Nu-grass: Expands bluegrass boundaries, adding jazz, rock, or classical influences.

57. Bluegrass gospel: A sub-genre of bluegrass with gospel themes, often featuring vocal harmonies.

58. Blue Yodeling: A unique vocal style in country music with yodels, popularised by Jimmie Rodgers.

59. Bro-country: Modern, radio-friendly country music focused on themes of partying, love, and rural life.

60. Cajun: Traditional music of Louisiana’s Cajun culture, often featuring accordion and fiddle.

61. Cajun fiddle: Instrumental Cajun music that showcases the fiddle.

62. Canadian country: Country music originating from Canada, often influenced by folk and Americana.

63. Franco-country: French-language country music, popular in Quebec and other French-speaking regions.

64. Christian country: Country music with Christian themes and inspirational lyrics.

65. Classic country: Traditional country music sound, often nostalgic and preserving country’s early roots.

66. Country and Irish: Irish country music blending American country with Irish folk influences.

67. Country blues: Blends country and blues elements, often with storytelling lyrics and acoustic guitar.

68. Country en Español: Spanish-language country music, especially popular in Latin America.

69. Country folk: Mixes country and folk music, often with acoustic instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics.

70. Country pop/Cosmopolitan country: Pop-influenced country music with polished production and mainstream appeal.

71. Country rap/Hick-hop: Fusion of country music with rap, combining rural themes with hip-hop beats.

72. Country rock: Blends rock’s edge with country’s storytelling, often with electric guitars and rock rhythms.

73. Cowboy pop: Pop-oriented country music with themes of cowboys and rural life.

74. Dansband: Scandinavian country-style dance music popular in Sweden.

75. Gulf and Western: Combines country with tropical sounds, often associated with “island” or beach music.

76. Hokum: Humorous or light-hearted country songs, often with a playful tone.

77. Honky tonk: Country music style associated with bar or dance hall settings, featuring lively beats.

78. Instrumental country: Country music focused on instrumental compositions, often featuring guitar or fiddle.

79. Lubbock sound: A style of country from Lubbock, Texas, with rock and roll influences.

80. Nashville sound: Pop-oriented country music style, polished with lush arrangements.

81. Countrypolitan: Country style with sophisticated, urban sounds, aiming for crossover appeal.

82. Neotraditional country: Revives traditional country styles with modern sensibilities.

83. New country: Modern, mainstream country style, often with pop and rock influences.

84. Old-time: A traditional style rooted in Appalachian and folk music.

85. Outlaw country: Rebellious, rough-edged country style popularised by artists like Willie Nelson.

86. Pop country: A blend of pop music structures with country themes, appealing to mainstream audiences.

87. Progressive country: Experimental country music, often blending various styles like jazz, rock, and blues.

88. Regional Mexican: Includes country-style music popular in Mexico, such as norteño and ranchera.

89. Rockabilly/Neo-Rockabilly: A blend of rock and country, often with a retro 1950s feel.

90. Psychobilly/Punkabilly: Combines punk and rockabilly, often with horror or rebellious themes.

91. Gothabilly/Hellbilly: Dark, gothic-inspired take on rockabilly, often with horror themes.

92. Southern rock: A blend of rock and country with blues and soul influences, popular in the American South.

93. Southern soul: Soul music with country influences, typically with gospel-inspired vocals.

94. Sertanejo: A Brazilian style of country music, incorporating Latin rhythms.

95. Talking blues: A style where lyrics are spoken in a rhythm over a musical background, often storytelling.

96. Traditional country: Classic country music style, emphasising acoustic instrumentation and storytelling.

97. Truck-driving country: Focuses on themes of truck driving, freedom, and life on the road.

98. Western/cowboy music: Traditional Western music featuring cowboy themes, often with yodeling.

99. New Mexico music: A blend of country with Mexican and Native American influences.

100. Red dirt: An Oklahoma/Texas-based genre blending country, rock, and folk influences.

101. Tejano/Tex-Mex: Mexican-American country with accordion and polka influences.

102. Texas country: Texas-based country music style known for its rugged, independent sound.

103. Western swing: A dance-oriented country style with jazz and swing influences.

104. Zydeco: Louisiana-based music blending Cajun, blues, and African influences, often featuring accordion.

Easy Listening

105. Adult contemporary music: Pop music targeting adults, often soft and easy-listening in nature.

106. Adult standards: Popular songs from the mid-20th century, appealing primarily to older audiences.

107. Background music: Instrumental or vocal music played subtly in the background.

108. Elevator music (muzak): Light, instrumental music often used in public spaces for background ambiance.

109. Barococo: Easy-listening music inspired by Baroque themes, often playful and light-hearted.

110. Beautiful music: A format featuring soothing orchestral and instrumental pieces.

111. Chill-out: Relaxing electronic music with slow tempos and calm rhythms.

112. Downtempo: Slow-paced electronic music with a relaxing vibe.

113. Furniture music: A genre meant to blend seamlessly into the background, popularised by composer Erik Satie.

114. Light music: Light orchestral music, often used in radio and television as background music.

115. Lounge music: Soothing, jazzy music typically heard in cocktail lounges and cafes.

116. Middle of the road: Pop music that is mainstream and appeals broadly across audiences.

117. New-age music: Meditative, instrumental music designed for relaxation and spiritual inspiration.

118. Soft rock: A mellow form of rock with smooth melodies and relaxed vocals.

Electronic

119. Ambient: Atmospheric and slow-paced music, often instrumental and designed to create a calming or meditative space.

120. Ambient dub: Combines ambient music's atmospheric elements with dub's bass-heavy rhythms and echo effects.

121. Dark ambient: A sub-genre of ambient with eerie, ominous tones and textures, evoking a darker, often unsettling atmosphere.

122. Ambient industrial: Merges ambient soundscapes with industrial music's mechanical and abrasive elements.

123. Dungeon synth: Ambient music with medieval or fantasy themes, often using synthesizers to create atmospheric soundscapes.

124. Isolationism: A minimalist form of ambient music that focuses on solitude, often creating a feeling of desolation.

125. Dreampunk: An ambient sub-genre blending dreamy, futuristic sounds with electronic textures.

126. Illbient: Combines ambient music with experimental hip-hop, featuring a mix of textures, noise, and sampled sounds.

127. New-age: Meditative, calming music intended for relaxation and spirituality.

128. Neoclassical new-age: A new-age sub-genre with classical music influences, often using piano and orchestral elements.

129. Space music: Ambient music meant to evoke the vastness of space, with ethereal, floating sounds.

130. Bass music: Dance music with heavy bass elements, encompassing a variety of styles from dubstep to drum and bass.

131. Footwork: Fast-paced electronic music with complex rhythms, popular in Chicago’s dance scene.

132. Future bass: Melodic and atmospheric electronic dance music with heavy bass, known for its emotional and uplifting sound.

133. Kawaii future bass: A sub-genre of future bass with cute, playful sounds, often influenced by Japanese pop culture.

134. Jungle terror: A high-energy electronic genre mixing jungle music's rapid beats with EDM's heavy drops.

135. Midtempo bass: Slower-paced bass music, often darker and more atmospheric than other EDM styles.

136. Trap (EDM): A genre blending hip-hop beats with electronic dance music, characterised by heavy bass and sharp rhythms.

137. UK bass: A British genre focused on bass-heavy dance music, incorporating elements from various electronic styles.

138. Wave: An electronic sub-genre with atmospheric soundscapes, often incorporating emotional melodies and heavy bass.

139. Hardwave: An intense, dark variant of wave, with hard-hitting beats and a futuristic aesthetic.

140. Breakbeat: A genre built on syncopated drum patterns, often sampled from funk or jazz, used in hip-hop and electronic music.

141. Acid breaks: A combination of acid house and breakbeat, known for its squelchy synthesiser sounds and fast-paced beats.

142. Baltimore club: A genre blending house and hip-hop with a raw, energetic feel, originating in Baltimore.

143. Jersey club: A fast, upbeat style of electronic dance music from New Jersey, known for its "kick pattern" beats.

144. Philly club: A regional variation of club music, originating in Philadelphia, with its own distinct rhythms.

145. Big beat: A genre combining rock, breakbeat, and electronic sounds with high-energy beats and sampled vocals.

146. Breakbeat hardcore: Early rave music that combined breakbeats with hardcore techno, popular in the 1990s UK rave scene.

147. Darkcore: A dark, intense version of breakbeat hardcore with sinister sounds and rapid rhythms.

148. Hardcore breaks: Fusion of breakbeat with hardcore techno, often fast-paced with heavy basslines.

149. Broken beat: Characterised by syncopated drum patterns, broken beat mixes funk, soul, and electronic influences.

150. Florida breaks: A variant of breakbeat that originated in Florida, often featuring upbeat tempos and electronic samples.

151. Nu skool breaks: A modernised form of breakbeat with updated production techniques and heavy basslines.

152. Progressive breaks: Combines progressive house with breakbeat, creating a more melodic and atmospheric style.

153. Psychedelic breakbeat: Fuses psychedelic elements with breakbeat rhythms, creating a trippy, immersive sound.

154. Chill-out: Relaxed electronic music intended for unwinding, with slower tempos and ambient textures.

155. Downtempo: A laid-back genre with slow, relaxing beats, often featuring ambient and jazz influences.

156. Psybient: Combines psychedelic elements with ambient music, creating an immersive, introspective sound.

157. Psydub: Mixes psychedelic music with dub reggae, known for its deep bass and trance-like rhythms.

158. Trip hop: A downtempo genre with hip-hop, jazz, and electronic influences, often with moody and atmospheric sounds.

159. Trip rock: A variant of trip hop with a rock influence, blending slow beats with guitar-driven soundscapes.

160. Disco: A genre that originated in the 1970s, combining soul, funk, and pop influences for danceable music.

161. Afro/cosmic music: Disco with African rhythms and exotic soundscapes, popular in Europe during the 1980s.

162. Electro-disco: A fusion of disco with electronic sounds, often featuring synthesizers and drum machines.

163. Hi-NRG: High-energy disco music with a faster tempo and electronic instrumentation, popular in dance clubs.

164. Eurobeat: Up-tempo electronic dance music from Europe, often used in anime soundtracks and arcade games.

165. Eurodance: A genre combining house and techno with pop elements, featuring catchy melodies and vocals.

166. Italo dance: A form of Italian dance music with electronic beats and melodic vocals, popular in the 1990s.

167. Italo disco: A form of Italian disco with synthesised sounds and catchy hooks, popular in the 1980s.

168. Spacesynth: A style of electronic music with space-themed sounds and melodies, popular in the 1980s.

169. Space disco: A sub-genre of disco with futuristic, space-themed sounds, popular in the late 1970s.

170. Eurodisco: European disco music with electronic instrumentation, a staple in the 1970s and 80s.

171. Nu-disco: A modern revival of disco, blending elements of house and electronic music.

172. Post-disco: Music that evolved from disco, incorporating funk, soul, and early electronic sounds.

173. Boogie: A genre with funk and post-disco influences, characterised by smooth grooves and syncopated beats.

174. City pop: Japanese pop music influenced by disco and funk, popular in the 1970s and 80s.

175. Drum and bass: Fast-paced electronic music with heavy basslines and breakbeat rhythms.

176. Darkstep: A dark, intense style of drum and bass with ominous, heavy sounds.

177. Drumfunk: A variant of drum and bass focused on intricate drum patterns and jazz influences.

178. Drumstep: Combines drum and bass with dubstep, featuring half-time drum patterns and heavy bass.

179. Hardstep: A rougher, more aggressive style of drum and bass with gritty basslines and harsh beats.

180. Intelligent drum and bass: Drum and bass with atmospheric, melodic elements, aimed at a more cerebral experience.

181. Atmospheric drum and bass: A softer, ambient variant of drum and bass with lush, spacey sounds.

182. Jazzstep: Combines jazz elements with drum and bass, creating a groovy, complex sound.

183. Jump-up: A lively, upbeat form of drum and bass with energetic basslines and catchy hooks.

184. Liquid funk: Drum and bass with soulful, melodic elements, often featuring vocals and jazz influences.

185. Neurofunk: Dark, futuristic style of drum and bass with heavy basslines and intricate sound design.

186. Sambass: Drum and bass mixed with Brazilian samba rhythms, creating a unique, upbeat fusion.

187. Techstep: A tech-influenced, industrial version of drum and bass with cold, mechanical sounds.

188. Dub: Originating from reggae, dub focuses on reverb, echo, and heavy bass, often instrumental.

189. Dub poetry: Spoken-word poetry set to dub or reggae rhythms, often with political or social themes.

190. Dubtronica: Combines dub's heavy basslines with electronic music, creating atmospheric, bass-driven sounds.

191. Electronic rock: A mix of rock with electronic sounds, often using synthesizers and electronic beats.

192. Dance-rock: Rock music with a strong dance beat, often featuring electronic elements.

193. Alternative dance: A fusion of alternative rock and dance music, with experimental or indie influences.

194. Baggy (Madchester): A British genre combining alternative rock with house and psychedelic elements.

195. New rave: A genre combining indie rock with rave elements, popular in the mid-2000s UK scene.

196. Dance-punk: A mix of punk rock with dance beats, creating a high-energy, danceable sound.

197. Electronic pop: Pop music heavily influenced by electronic sounds and production techniques.

198. Dance-pop: Pop music designed for dancing, often with catchy hooks and electronic production.

199. Freestyle: Dance music with Latin and electronic influences, popular in the 1980s.

200. Disco polo: A Polish dance music genre with pop and disco influences, known for its catchy melodies.

201. Hyperpop: An experimental form of pop music that exaggerates pop conventions with high-pitched vocals, distorted sounds, and upbeat tempos.

202. Sophisti-pop: A genre blending jazz, soul, and pop, known for its polished, sophisticated production.

203. Synth-pop: A pop music genre using synthesizers as the primary instrument, known for catchy melodies and a futuristic feel.

204. Electroclash: Combines electro, punk, and new wave with a tongue-in-cheek, retro aesthetic.

205. Electropop: A pop-oriented style of electronic music, often with catchy hooks and synthesizer-driven sound.

206. Wonky pop: A quirky, experimental take on pop, often using unconventional production and humorous lyrics.

207. Indietronica: A fusion of indie rock and electronic music, often with lo-fi and experimental elements.

208. Krautrock: A German genre blending rock with electronic sounds, known for its repetitive rhythms and experimental structures.

209. New wave: A genre mixing punk, pop, and electronic influences, characterised by its catchy, synthesizer-driven sound.

210. Cold wave: A darker, minimalist version of new wave with post-punk and electronic influences.

211. Dark wave: A melancholic and moody take on new wave, with influences from goth and post-punk.

212. Neoclassical dark wave: Combines dark wave with classical music influences, creating a haunting, orchestral sound.

213. Neue Deutsche Todeskunst: German dark wave music with themes of existentialism and German literature.

214. Ethereal wave: Dreamy, atmospheric music often with reverb-heavy vocals, blending goth and ambient influences.

215. Nu-gaze: A modern revival of shoegaze with updated production techniques and electronic influences.

216. Minimal wave: Minimalist electronic music with cold, stark sounds, often inspired by early synthesizer music.

217. Neue Deutsche Welle: German new wave with punk and pop influences, popular in the early 1980s.

218. New romantic: A style of new wave with a glamorous, theatrical aesthetic, popularised by bands like Duran Duran.

219. Post-rock: Rock music focusing on atmosphere and texture rather than traditional song structures, often instrumental.

220. Space rock: Psychedelic rock with ambient, cosmic themes, creating an expansive, otherworldly sound.

221. Synth-metal: A fusion of metal and synthesizers, often with futuristic or industrial themes.

222. Electrogrind: Combines elements of grindcore with electronic music, known for its aggressive, high-speed sound.

223. Electronicore: A blend of electronic music and metalcore, characterised by heavy breakdowns and electronic beats.

224. Synth-punk: Punk rock with synthesizer-based instrumentation, often with a raw, energetic sound.

225. Electronica: A broad term encompassing various forms of electronic music with experimental and avant-garde tendencies.

226. Folktronica: Combines folk instrumentation with electronic music, creating a blend of organic and synthetic sounds.

227. Live electronic (Livetronica): Electronic music performed live, often with improvisation and jam-band elements.

228. Laptronica: Music created using laptops and digital interfaces, often with an experimental approach.

229. Nu jazz (Jazztronica): Combines jazz with electronic elements, creating a genre that’s both sophisticated and danceable.

230. Progressive electronic: A complex, often instrumental electronic music genre focusing on long, evolving compositions.

231. Berlin School: A sub-genre of electronic music featuring sequencer-driven compositions, originating from Berlin.

232. Kosmische musik: A German electronic genre with atmospheric, spacey sounds, often instrumental.

233. Ethnic electronica and regional EDM: Electronic music inspired by various global folk traditions, merging traditional instruments with electronic beats.

234. Asian Underground: Combines South Asian music with electronic and hip-hop influences, popular in the UK.

235. African electronic dance music: A range of African electronic styles blending traditional rhythms with modern beats.

236. Afrobeats: A genre blending African rhythms with elements of jazz, funk, and electronic dance music.

237. Azonto: A Ghanaian genre with syncopated beats and danceable rhythms, often accompanied by a specific dance style.

238. Coupé-décalé: A high-energy dance music genre from Côte d'Ivoire, often associated with flashy, lively beats.

239. Kuduro: An Angolan genre blending African rhythms with electronic beats, creating an energetic, fast-paced style.

240. Mahraganat: Egyptian street music with electronic beats and socially conscious lyrics, popular among youth.

241. Shangaan electro: A South African electronic dance genre with rapid beats and a high-energy, joyful feel.

242. Budots: A Filipino genre blending local beats with electronic music, known for its humorous and DIY feel.

243. Changa tuki: Venezuelan electronic dance music with distinctive beats and Latin influences.

244. Dancehall pop: Combines dancehall with pop music, creating accessible, upbeat songs.

245. Denpa music: Japanese electronic music with high-pitched vocals and a whimsical, anime-inspired sound.

246. Guaracha (EDM): A Colombian EDM style with fast-paced beats and tropical influences.

247. Funk carioca: Brazilian electronic genre with heavy bass, often associated with Rio de Janeiro's favelas.

248. Funk melody: A sub-genre of Brazilian funk with a softer, melodic sound.

249. Funk ostentação: A Brazilian funk style focused on themes of wealth and success.

250. Proibidão: An underground style of Brazilian funk with controversial, often explicit lyrics.

251. Rasteirinha: A slower variant of Brazilian funk with more relaxed rhythms.

252. Merenhouse: A blend of merengue and house music, popular in the Latin American dance scene.

253. Nortec: Mexican electronic music blending Norteño and techno elements.

254. Rabòday: Haitian electronic music with heavy beats and often socially conscious lyrics.

255. Rara tech: Haitian electronic music with roots in traditional rara music, blending electronic beats with brass instruments.

256. Russ music: A Norwegian genre associated with high school graduation celebrations, often featuring loud, energetic beats.

257. Shamstep: A fusion of electronic music with traditional Middle Eastern sounds, popular in the Levant.

258. Tecnocumbia: A mix of cumbia and electronic music, popular in Latin America.

259. Tribal guarachero: Mexican electronic music blending tribal and guarachero rhythms, creating a high-energy, danceable sound.

260. Worldbeat: Combines world music with modern electronic elements, creating a globally influenced dance sound.

261. Manila sound: A Filipino genre blending pop, disco, and funk, popular in the 1970s.

Experimental Electronic

262. Black MIDI: A genre where compositions use an extreme number of MIDI notes, often creating dense, complex soundscapes.

263. Deconstructed club: A style that breaks down and rearranges traditional club music structures, creating fragmented, experimental sounds.

264. Drone: Music that relies on sustained tones or chords to create a meditative, hypnotic atmosphere.

265. Electroacoustic music: Combines electronic sound manipulation with acoustic sounds or instruments, bridging digital and organic.

266. Acousmatic music: Electroacoustic music intended to be heard without seeing the sound source, often creating a mysterious effect.

267. Electroacoustic improvisation: Live, improvised music that incorporates electroacoustic sounds, often blending noise and ambient textures.

268. Musique concrète: An early form of electronic music that uses recorded sounds from the real world, manipulated to create new compositions.

269. Soundscape: Music that constructs an ambient environment, often using recordings from nature or urban life.

270. Glitch: Focuses on the aesthetics of digital errors and malfunction, incorporating clicks, skips, and electronic distortion.

271. Microsound: A minimalist genre focusing on small, subtle sounds, often created through digital synthesis or sampling.

272. Noise music: Experimental music that uses non-traditional sounds and textures, often with abrasive, chaotic qualities.

273. Danger music: Extreme experimental music designed to provoke discomfort or fear, sometimes involving performance art.

274. Japanoise: Japanese noise music known for its intensity and chaotic sound, often involving feedback and distortion.

275. Harsh noise: A form of noise music that prioritises abrasive, intense sounds, often lacking melody or rhythm.

276. Harsh noise wall: A sub-genre of harsh noise focused on creating a continuous "wall" of unchanging, overwhelming sound.

277. Power electronics: A confrontational, often political form of noise music, known for its use of distorted vocals and extreme sounds.

278. Death industrial: A dark, oppressive form of industrial music, often featuring horror-inspired themes and soundscapes.

279. Power noise: An aggressive, beat-oriented form of noise music with industrial and electronic dance influences.

280. Plunderphonics: Music made by sampling and recontextualising existing recordings, often for experimental or satirical purposes.

281. Sampledelia: Music made entirely from samples, often creating psychedelic or surreal sound collages.

282. Reductionism: A minimalist approach to music, focusing on reducing sound to its essential elements.

283. Lowercase: A genre focused on extremely quiet, often barely perceptible sounds, requiring attentive listening.

284. Onkyokei: Japanese experimental music emphasising silence, small sounds, and restrained improvisation.

Funk Fusion Genres

285. Acid jazz: Combines jazz with funk, hip-hop, and soul, creating groovy, danceable rhythms with improvisation.

286. Funktronica: A fusion of funk and electronic music, known for its upbeat, bass-heavy sound.

287. Synth-funk: Funk music with heavy synthesizer use, creating a futuristic, electronic edge.

288. Jungle: A high-tempo genre with breakbeats, heavy bass, and reggae influences, often used in UK rave culture.

289. Ragga jungle: A style of jungle music that incorporates reggae and dancehall elements.

Hard Dance

290. Hard NRG: An energetic, upbeat style of hard dance music with fast tempos and strong basslines.

291. Hardstyle: A genre with pounding beats and aggressive bass, popular in European rave scenes.

292. Dubstyle: A sub-genre of hardstyle with dubstep influences, adding wobble bass and half-time breakdowns.

293. Euphoric hardstyle: A melodic, uplifting variant of hardstyle, featuring emotional synth lines.

294. Rawstyle: A harder, more aggressive style of hardstyle with raw, gritty sounds.

295. Trapstyle: Combines trap music elements with hardstyle’s intense bass and energy.

296. Jumpstyle: A European dance genre with fast beats and choreographed dance moves, often seen in Belgium and the Netherlands.

297. Lento violento: Italian slow, aggressive dance music, known for its low BPM and heavy basslines.

298. Mákina: A high-energy, Spanish dance genre with fast tempos and synthesized sounds.

Hardcore

299. Bouncy techno: A fast, upbeat style of hardcore with a bouncy, party-like feel.

300. Breakcore: Combines breakbeats with hardcore and experimental sounds, often chaotic and fast-paced.

301. Raggacore: A sub-genre of breakcore with reggae and dancehall influences, creating a unique, high-energy fusion.

302. Digital hardcore: Merges hardcore punk with electronic music, characterised by aggressive beats and punk-style vocals.

303. Frenchcore: Hardcore music with a strong French influence, often featuring fast tempos and intense sounds.

304. Gabber: A Dutch hardcore genre with fast, pounding beats and distorted bass, popular in rave scenes.

305. Early hardcore: The original form of hardcore techno, known for its raw and unrefined sound.

306. Mainstream hardcore: More accessible hardcore music with clean production and catchy hooks.

307. Happy hardcore: A cheerful, fast-paced form of hardcore with uplifting melodies and positive vibes.

308. UK hardcore: The British take on hardcore, blending elements of happy hardcore and rave.

309. Industrial hardcore: Combines hardcore with industrial elements, creating a dark, mechanical sound.

310. J-core: Japanese hardcore techno with influences from anime, video games, and J-pop.

311. Speedcore: A fast, aggressive form of hardcore, often reaching extreme tempos.

312. Extratone: A sub-genre of speedcore with BPMs exceeding 1000, creating a near-constant tone.

313. Flashcore: Experimental hardcore with fast tempos and chaotic sound structures.

314. Splittercore: An extreme form of hardcore with BPMs often exceeding 500, known for its intense speed and aggression.

Hauntology

315. Chillwave: Nostalgic, lo-fi electronic music with summery, dreamy vibes, often evoking a retro aesthetic.

316. Hypnagogic pop: A genre combining elements of pop, rock, and lo-fi, often inspired by childhood nostalgia and surreal themes.

317. Synthwave: Electronic music inspired by 1980s film and video game soundtracks, with synthesizer-driven melodies.

318. Darksynth: A darker, more aggressive form of synthwave, often with horror or sci-fi themes.

319. Sovietwave: A nostalgic genre inspired by Soviet-era aesthetics and music, blending synthwave with historical themes.

320. Vaporwave: A genre that critiques consumerism and nostalgia, using slowed-down samples of 80s and 90s pop.

321. Future funk: A funky, upbeat variant of vaporwave with disco and Japanese city pop influences.

322. Hardvapour: An aggressive form of vaporwave, often with faster tempos and harsh, industrial sounds.

323. Mallsoft: A sub-genre of vaporwave that recreates the atmosphere of shopping malls, often with reverb-heavy sounds.

Hip Hop Fusion Genres

324. Afroswing: A UK genre blending Afrobeat, dancehall, and hip-hop influences, often with catchy, melodic hooks.

325. Alternative hip hop: A genre that diverges from mainstream hip-hop, often with experimental or indie influences.

326. Hipster hop: A playful, indie style of hip-hop associated with the hipster subculture, often lighthearted or ironic.

327. Cloud rap: A sub-genre of hip-hop with atmospheric, ethereal beats, often focusing on emotional lyrics.

328. Crunk: A Southern hip-hop style with loud, energetic beats and chants, popularised by artists like Lil Jon.

329. Crunkcore: Combines crunk with elements of emo and screamo, often with shouty vocals and heavy beats.

330. Snap music: A Southern hip-hop style with a minimalist beat, often featuring finger snaps and catchy hooks.

331. Electro: A genre blending hip-hop with electronic music, characterised by breakbeats and robotic sounds.

332. Emo rap: A fusion of emo and hip-hop, with emotional lyrics and often melancholy themes.

333. Glitch hop: A hip-hop sub-genre using glitchy electronic sounds and beats.

334. Instrumental hip hop: Hip-hop music that focuses on beats and production, often without vocals.

335. Lofi hip hop: A chilled-out, lo-fi version of hip-hop, often used as background or study music.

336. Miami bass: A bass-heavy, dance-oriented form of hip-hop from Miami, known for its loud, party-like beats.

337. Mumble rap: A style of hip-hop where lyrics are less emphasised, often delivered in a slurred or "mumbled" fashion.

338. Trap: A hip-hop sub-genre with heavy bass, fast hi-hats, and gritty lyrics, originating in the Southern U.S.

339. Afro trap: Combines African rhythms with trap beats, creating a fusion of African and Western hip-hop styles.

340. Drill: A gritty, dark form of hip-hop with hard beats and often violent or street-oriented lyrics.

341. Brooklyn drill: New York's take on drill music, with a distinct beat pattern and lyrical style.

342. UK drill: A British variant of drill, known for its dark, ominous beats and intense lyrical delivery.

343. Latin trap: A Latin American version of trap, blending Spanish lyrics with trap's signature beats.

344. Phonk: A hip-hop style inspired by Memphis rap, with chopped and screwed vocals and a nostalgic feel.

345. Drift phonk: A faster, aggressive variant of phonk, often used in car drifting videos.

346. Brazilian phonk: A Brazilian take on phonk, incorporating local styles and influences.

347. Plugg: A sub-genre of trap with softer, more melodic beats and laid-back vibes.

348. UK trap: The British version of trap, often combining grime influences with trap beats.

House Music

349. Acid house: Known for its squelchy, looping basslines, acid house is characterised by the distinct sounds of the Roland TB-303 synthesizer.

350. Afro house: House music with African percussion and rhythms, creating a tribal, organic sound.

351. Afro tech: A fusion of African house music with techno elements, focusing on deep basslines and rhythmic complexity.

352. Amapiano: A South African genre blending deep house, jazz, and lounge music with piano-led melodies and heavy bass.

353. Kidandali: Ugandan house music incorporating African rhythms with electronic beats, known for its upbeat feel.

354. Ambient house: House music with atmospheric textures, often slower and more relaxing than typical house.

355. Balearic beat: Originating in Ibiza, this style incorporates Latin and Mediterranean sounds with relaxed house beats.

356. Ballroom: House music popularised in ballroom culture, often featuring high-energy beats and dramatic breaks.

357. Bass house: A bass-heavy variant of house with low-frequency focus, often energetic and designed for club play.

358. Brazilian bass: House music with deep, pulsing basslines, popularised in Brazil's electronic scene.

359. Slap house: House music with a pronounced “slap” bass sound, commonly found in remixes and high-energy dance tracks.

360. Blog house: A sub-genre of house music popularised through blogs, often indie and DIY in style.

361. Chicago hard house: Originating in Chicago, this style has a harder, faster beat compared to traditional house music.

362. Chicago house: The original form of house music, developed in Chicago with soulful vocals and repetitive beats.

363. Deep house: Known for its slow tempo and lush, atmospheric soundscapes, deep house is introspective and soulful.

364. Disco house: A style that fuses disco elements with house beats, keeping the upbeat, danceable feel of disco.

365. Diva house: House music featuring powerful, often gospel-inspired vocals, popular in gay dance clubs.

366. Hardbag: A harder, club-oriented style of house with strong basslines and energetic beats.

367. Electro house: Known for its heavy basslines and sharp synths, electro house has an aggressive, club-friendly sound.

368. Big room house: A style with massive drops and simple, anthemic melodies, often designed for large festival settings.

369. Future rave: A genre combining house and techno with atmospheric, uplifting sounds, often in festival settings.

370. Complextro: A complex, glitchy style of electro house with rapid, intricate sound changes.

371. Dutch house: A minimalist, bouncy form of house music from the Netherlands, characterised by simple beats and heavy bass.

372. Fidget house: A playful style of house with bouncy, syncopated basslines and quirky sounds.

373. Melbourne bounce: An Australian variant of house music with bouncy, energetic beats.

374. Electro swing: Blends swing jazz with house music, using vintage samples with modern electronic beats.

375. Eurohouse: A European take on house with catchy melodies, often with a pop influence.

376. French house: Known for its funky basslines and disco influences, popularised by artists like Daft Punk.

377. Funky house: A style with strong funk influences, featuring groovy basslines and upbeat rhythms.

378. Future house: A sub-genre with futuristic synth sounds and bouncy, bass-heavy beats.

379. Garage house: Originating in New York, this style combines house with elements of garage music, focusing on soulful vocals.

380. Ghetto house: Raw, minimal house music with simple drum machine beats, often associated with Chicago’s dance scene.

381. Ghettotech: A Detroit-based genre that combines house, techno, and hip-hop, often with fast tempos.

382. Juke house: A variant of house music with a fast tempo, popular in Chicago’s dance scene.

383. Gqom: South African house music with minimalist beats, often dark and hypnotic.

384. Hip house: Combines house music with hip-hop elements, often featuring rap vocals over house beats.

385. Electro hop: A blend of hip-hop and electronic music, with strong beats and electronic instrumentation.

386. Italo house: Italian house music with piano-driven melodies and emotional, vocal-driven hooks.

387. Jackin house: A playful, bouncy style of house with funky basslines and classic house sounds.

388. Jazz house: Combines jazz instrumentation with house beats, creating a sophisticated, danceable sound.

389. Kwaito: A South African genre combining house with hip-hop and African rhythms.

390. Latin house: House music with Latin-inspired rhythms and instrumentation, often featuring Spanish or Portuguese vocals.

391. Melodic house: House music with a strong focus on melody, often emotional and atmospheric.

392. Microhouse: Minimalist house music with a focus on subtle, repetitive sounds, often stripped-down and hypnotic.

393. Moombahcore: A sub-genre of moombahton with aggressive, bass-heavy sounds, blending dubstep and house.

394. Moombahton: A fusion of house and reggaeton, known for its slow tempo and tropical feel.

395. Moombahsoul: A softer, soulful variant of moombahton with smooth rhythms and melodic elements.

396. New Jersey sound: House music with a bouncy, soulful feel, originating from New Jersey.

397. Outsider house: Experimental house music that diverges from mainstream sounds, often lo-fi and unpolished.

398. Lo-fi house: House music with a lo-fi aesthetic, often with nostalgic or retro sounds.

399. Progressive house: Known for its long builds and melodic progressions, often creating a euphoric atmosphere.

400. Soulful house: House music with soul and gospel influences, focusing on smooth vocals and warm sounds.

401. Stadium house: House music designed for large venues and festivals, with big, anthemic sounds.

402. Tech house: A blend of house and techno, focusing on deep basslines and minimalist grooves.

403. Tribal house: House music with tribal percussion and earthy, rhythmic sounds.

404. Tropical house: A laid-back, summery style of house music with tropical-inspired sounds.

405. Trouse: A fusion of trance and house, combining the melodies of trance with house’s groove.

406. UK hard house: A hard, fast-paced variant of house music popular in the UK.

407. Pumping house: A form of hard house with a bouncy, energetic beat, designed for intense club environments.

408. Hardbass: A Russian form of hard house with pounding beats and fast tempos, often associated with street culture.

409. Scouse house: A variant of house music originating from Liverpool, known for its high-energy, upbeat sound.

Industrial and Post-Industrial

410. Electro-industrial: A darker, aggressive form of industrial music with electronic sounds and harsh beats.

411. Dark electro: A sub-genre of electro-industrial with gothic, horror-inspired themes and dark synths.

412. Aggrotech: Combines industrial and EBM with harsh, distorted vocals and aggressive beats.

413. Electronic body music (EBM): An industrial sub-genre with danceable rhythms and militant beats.

414. Futurepop: Blends EBM with synthpop, creating a melodic yet futuristic and dark sound.

415. New beat: An industrial dance genre from Belgium, known for its slow tempo and heavy beats.

416. Industrial hip hop: Merges hip-hop with industrial elements, creating a dark, gritty sound.

417. Industrial metal: A mix of industrial music and metal, often with heavy guitars and mechanical sounds.

418. Cyber metal: A futuristic variant of industrial metal, often with sci-fi themes.

419. Neue Deutsche Härte: German industrial metal with hard-hitting rhythms and German lyrics.

420. Industrial rock: Combines rock with industrial sounds, often featuring abrasive guitars and electronic elements.

421. Martial industrial: An industrial genre with militaristic, martial rhythms and dark, often neo-classical sounds.

422. Witch house: A dark, occult-inspired form of electronic music, known for its slowed beats and eerie atmosphere.

Intelligent Dance Music (IDM)

423. Algorave: Electronic music created with algorithms and live coding, often used in experimental dance settings.

424. Drill 'n' bass: A genre that mixes drum and bass with IDM, known for its complex beats and abstract sounds.

R&B and Soul Fusion Genres

425. Alternative R&B: A modern, experimental take on R&B, blending soul with electronic, indie, and hip-hop influences.

426. Contemporary R&B: Modern R&B that incorporates elements of pop, hip-hop, and electronic production.

427. Neo soul: A revival of classic soul with contemporary hip-hop and jazz influences.

428. New jack swing: A fusion of R&B and hip-hop with upbeat, danceable grooves, popular in the 1980s and 90s.

Techno

429. Acid techno: Techno with squelchy, looping basslines created by the Roland TB-303 synthesizer.

430. Ambient techno: A fusion of techno with ambient music, often focusing on atmospheric soundscapes.

431. Birmingham sound: A harder, darker variant of techno originating from Birmingham, known for its industrial edge.

432. Bleep techno: Early UK techno with minimalist sounds and bleepy synthesizers, popular in the 1990s.

433. Detroit techno: Originating in Detroit, this genre combines soulful melodies with machine-like beats.

434. Dub techno: Combines techno with dub elements, creating deep, echo-heavy soundscapes.

435. Hard techno: An aggressive, fast-paced form of techno with heavy bass and intense beats.

436. Free tekno: Underground techno with a DIY ethos, often played at illegal raves and free parties.

437. Jungletek: A fusion of jungle and techno, known for its fast beats and heavy bass.

438. Raggatek: Combines reggae and jungle influences with techno, creating a unique, bass-heavy sound.

439. Industrial techno: A darker, harder form of techno influenced by industrial music.

440. Minimal techno: Stripped-down techno with minimal elements and a focus on rhythm and groove.

441. Schaffel: Techno with a swung rhythm, often creating a hypnotic, danceable effect.

442. Toytown techno: A playful, nostalgic form of techno often using sounds reminiscent of video games or children's toys.

Trance Music

443. Acid trance: A style of trance incorporating acid house elements, known for its squelchy synthesizer sounds.

444. Balearic trance: A fusion of trance and Balearic beat, creating a relaxed, sun-soaked vibe.

445. Dream trance: A melodic and euphoric form of trance, popular in the mid-90s, known for dreamy sounds.

446. Eurotrance: European trance with catchy hooks and pop-influenced structures, often uplifting and accessible.

447. Hands up: A German style of trance and dance music with catchy melodies and energetic beats, popular in clubs.

448. Goa trance: Originating in Goa, India, this sub-genre is psychedelic, featuring repetitive beats and cosmic themes.

449. Nitzhonot: A fast-paced, uplifting style of Goa trance with a Mediterranean influence, often melodic.

450. Hard trance: A tougher, more aggressive form of trance, with harder beats and intense synths.

451. Progressive trance: A slower, more hypnotic style of trance with gradual builds and long transitions.

452. Psychedelic trance (Psytrance): A trippy, energetic style of trance, known for fast BPMs and psychedelic effects.

453. Dark psytrance: A darker, more intense variant of psytrance, often with ominous sounds and rapid beats.

454. Full-on: A high-energy sub-style of psytrance, known for intense, driving beats and vibrant sounds.

455. Minimal psytrance: Psytrance with a minimalistic approach, focusing on fewer elements for a hypnotic effect.

456. Progressive psytrance: Psytrance with progressive builds, combining melodic elements and psychedelic sounds.

457. Suomisaundi: A Finnish take on psytrance with playful, experimental sounds and unpredictable patterns.

458. Tech trance: A fusion of techno and trance, focusing on deep, hypnotic rhythms with a techno influence.

459. Uplifting trance: Known for its euphoric melodies and emotional builds, often creating an uplifting atmosphere.

460. Vocal trance: Trance music with emotional, melodic vocals, often creating a storytelling aspect.

UK Garage

461. 2-step garage: A UK garage style with syncopated beats and a focus on shuffling rhythms, popular in the late 90s.

462. Bassline: A UK sub-genre of garage with heavy basslines, often high-energy and danceable.

463. Breakstep: Combines UK garage with breakbeat, creating a rougher, more aggressive sound.

464. Dubstep: A bass-heavy genre with slow beats, wobbling bass, and dark, minimal sounds.

465. Brostep: A harder, more aggressive form of dubstep, popularised in the US with emphasis on bass drops.

466. Post-dubstep: A more experimental take on dubstep, incorporating elements from ambient, house, and hip-hop.

467. Reggaestep: Combines dubstep with reggae influences, creating a chilled, bass-heavy vibe.

468. Riddim: A sub-genre of dubstep with repetitive rhythms and deep bass, often minimalistic.

469. Future garage: A modern take on garage, with ambient and atmospheric elements.

470. Grime: A UK genre with fast-paced, aggressive beats, known for its raw, urban lyrical themes.

471. Grindie: A fusion of grime and indie rock, combining the energy of both genres.

472. Speed garage: A faster version of UK garage with hard-hitting basslines, popular in UK clubs.

473. UK funky: A blend of UK garage, house, and Afrobeat, known for its syncopated, percussive rhythms.

474. Funkstep: Combines dubstep with funk influences, adding a groove-oriented feel.

475. Wonky: A genre with off-kilter beats and experimental sounds, often merging dubstep with hip-hop influences.

Video Game Music

476. Chiptune: Electronic music made using sounds from early video game consoles, creating a nostalgic 8-bit sound.

477. Bitpop: A genre that combines chiptune with pop music, blending retro game sounds with modern melodies.

478. Skweee: Scandinavian electronic music that mixes funk and chiptune, often with quirky rhythms.

479. Nintendocore: Combines chiptune with metal or punk, creating high-energy, video game-inspired music.

480. FM synthesis: A sound synthesis technique used in early video game music, producing metallic, bell-like tones.

481. Sequencer music: Music created using sequencers, often used for timing and arranging video game sounds.

Folk

482. American folk revival: The resurgence of American folk music in the mid-20th century, focusing on traditional sounds.

483. Americana: A blend of American roots music, including folk, country, and blues, with a contemporary twist.

484. Anti-folk: A raw, subversive take on folk music, often with ironic lyrics and a punk influence.

485. British folk revival: A revival of traditional British folk music, incorporating modern elements.

486. Cajun music: A Louisiana folk genre with French, African, and Native American influences, often featuring accordion.

487. Celtic music: Traditional music of the Celtic regions, often featuring fiddle, harp, and bagpipes.

488. Chalga: Bulgarian pop-folk music, blending folk with modern pop sounds.

489. Corrido: A Mexican narrative song, often about historical events, heroism, or tragedy.

490. Creole music: Music from Louisiana’s Creole culture, blending African, French, and Spanish influences.

491. Filk: Folk music inspired by science fiction and fantasy themes, popular at conventions.

492. Folk noir: A dark, moody take on folk music, often exploring themes of melancholy and mystery.

493. Folk rock: A genre that blends folk with rock, often featuring electric guitars and traditional lyrics.

494. Folktronica: Combines folk instruments with electronic music, creating a fusion of organic and digital sounds.

495. Celtic rock: A blend of Celtic folk and rock music, often featuring traditional instruments.

496. Freak folk: An experimental take on folk, with surreal or psychedelic elements.

497. Indie folk: A contemporary form of folk music with indie rock influences, often introspective and acoustic.

498. Industrial folk: Combines folk with industrial elements, creating a dark, intense sound.

499. Mariachi: Traditional Mexican music featuring trumpets, violins, and guitars, often celebratory.

500. Ranchera: A Mexican folk genre often featuring guitar, with themes of love, patriotism, and nature.

501. Neofolk: A modern, often dark take on folk music, with influences from industrial and post-punk.

502. New Weird America: An experimental folk movement in the U.S., blending psychedelic, folk, and avant-garde elements.

503. Progressive folk: Folk music that incorporates progressive rock elements, creating complex, layered sounds.

504. Protest song: Folk music with socially or politically charged lyrics, aiming to raise awareness or inspire change.

505. Psychedelic folk: Combines folk music with psychedelic elements, often creating surreal, otherworldly sounds.

506. Singer-songwriter: A genre focusing on personal, introspective lyrics, often performed solo with acoustic guitar.

507. Nueva canción: Latin American folk music with protest themes, often focusing on social justice.

508. Skiffle: A genre blending jazz, blues, and folk, popular in the UK in the 1950s, often played on improvised instruments.

509. Sung poetry: Combines poetry with music, often with a folk or minimalist style.

510. Tarantella/Pizzica: Traditional Italian folk dance music, known for its energetic tempo.

511. Traditional blues verses: Folk music rooted in blues, focusing on narrative storytelling.

Hip Hop

512. Alternative hip hop: A genre that explores experimental and indie influences within hip hop.

513. Experimental hip hop: Hip hop that incorporates unconventional beats and avant-garde elements.

514. Hipster hop: Hip hop associated with the hipster subculture, often quirky or ironic.

515. Boom bap: A classic hip hop sound characterised by heavy drum breaks and simple, looped samples.

516. Bounce: A New Orleans-based hip hop style known for its call-and-response vocals and high-energy beats.

517. British hip hop: Hip hop originating from the UK, often incorporating local slang and culture.

518. Road rap: A British hip hop style focusing on gritty street life, often with dark, raw beats.

519. Chopped and screwed: Hip hop music slowed down and remixed, often creating a trippy, hypnotic effect.

520. Chopper: A fast-paced style of rapping, often with complex flows and rapid delivery.

521. Christian hip hop: Hip hop with Christian themes and positive messages.

522. Cloud rap: Hip hop with atmospheric, dream-like beats, often focusing on introspective lyrics.

523. Comedy hip hop: Hip hop with humorous lyrics, often satirical or self-referential.

524. Crunk: A Southern hip hop style known for its aggressive beats and energetic, shouted vocals.

525. Crunkcore: Combines crunk with elements of emo and screamo, creating a high-energy, chaotic sound.

526. East Coast hip hop: Hip hop from the Eastern U.S., known for lyrical complexity and jazz-influenced beats.

527. Freestyle rap: Improvised rapping, often performed live or in battles.

528. Funk carioca: Brazilian hip hop with heavy bass and party-oriented lyrics, originating in Rio's favelas.

529. Funk ostentação: Brazilian hip hop focused on themes of wealth and luxury.

530. Frat rap: Hip hop with college party themes, often lighthearted and humorous.

531. G-funk: A West Coast hip hop style with funk influences, known for its smooth beats and laid-back vibes.

532. Hardcore hip hop: Hip hop with aggressive beats and intense lyrics, often dealing with street life themes.

533. Dirty rap: Hip hop with explicit lyrics and sexual themes.

534. Gangsta rap: Hip hop that focuses on the tough realities of street life, often gritty and confrontational.

535. Mafioso rap: A sub-genre of gangsta rap with organised crime-inspired themes.

536. Horrorcore: A sub-genre with horror-inspired themes, often with dark, violent lyrics.

537. Memphis rap: A gritty, lo-fi style of hip hop from Memphis, known for its raw sound and eerie beats.

538. Hyphy: A high-energy hip hop style from the Bay Area, known for its upbeat, party-ready beats.

539. Jerkin': A dance-oriented style of hip hop with upbeat tempos, popularised by the jerkin' dance movement.

540. Instrumental hip hop: Hip hop focused on beats and production, without vocals.

541. Latin hip hop: Hip hop from Latin America, often blending regional sounds with rap elements.

542. Chicano rap: A sub-genre of Latin hip hop with a focus on Mexican-American culture.

543. Lofi hip hop: A mellow, lo-fi style of hip hop, often used as background or study music.

544. Miami bass: A bass-heavy, party-oriented hip hop style from Miami.

545. Mumble rap: A style of hip hop where lyrics are often slurred or hard to understand.

546. Nerdcore: Hip hop focused on geek culture themes, often humorous or self-referential.

547. Chap hop: A British hip hop style with humorous, upper-class English themes.

548. Political hip hop: Hip hop that addresses social and political issues.

549. Conscious hip hop: A sub-genre focused on positive and thought-provoking messages.

550. Progressive rap: Experimental hip hop that pushes the boundaries of the genre.

551. Religious hip hop: Hip hop with spiritual or religious themes, often aiming to inspire or uplift.

552. Snap music: A minimalist Southern hip hop style with finger snaps as a primary beat element, known for its catchy hooks.

553. Southern hip hop: A genre that encompasses various styles from the Southern U.S., often with slower beats and heavy bass.

554. Trap music: A sub-genre with heavy 808 bass, hi-hats, and dark, gritty lyrics, originating from the Southern U.S.

555. Drill music: A raw, gritty form of hip hop with intense beats and often dark, violent themes, originating in Chicago.

556. Brooklyn drill: New York’s take on drill music, known for its unique beat structure and intense lyricism.

557. UK drill: A British variant of drill, characterised by dark beats and gritty, often socially conscious lyrics.

558. Latin trap: A Latin American variant of trap, often with Spanish lyrics and reggaeton influences.

559. Phonk: Hip hop with Memphis rap influences, known for its nostalgic, lo-fi sounds and chopped-and-screwed vocals.

560. Plugg: A melodic, laid-back style of trap with dreamy, atmospheric beats.

561. Pluggnb: A blend of plugg with R&B influences, creating a smoother, more melodic sound.

562. Rage: A high-energy style of hip hop with punk or hardcore influences, often focusing on anger or rebellion.

563. Tread rap: A sub-genre that combines drill with trap beats, characterised by its aggressive and fast-paced style.

564. Turntablism: A hip hop style focused on DJ techniques like scratching and beat juggling.

565. Underground hip hop: Hip hop that operates outside of mainstream, often with experimental sounds and socially conscious themes.

566. West Coast hip hop: Hip hop from the Western U.S., known for its smooth, funk-inspired beats.

567. Country rap: A fusion of hip hop and country music, often with storytelling lyrics and rural themes.

568. Electro: An early hip hop genre that incorporates electronic beats and robotic sounds.

569. Emo rap: Combines emotional, introspective lyrics with hip hop beats, often exploring themes of mental health and relationships.

570. Hip hop soul: A blend of hip hop and soul, known for its smooth vocals and urban beats.

571. Neo soul: A genre that revitalises classic soul with modern hip hop and jazz influences.

572. Hip house: A genre blending hip hop and house music, often featuring rap vocals over house beats.

573. Industrial hip hop: Combines industrial music’s harsh sounds with hip hop beats, creating a dark, gritty aesthetic.

574. Jazz rap: A genre that merges jazz instrumentation with hip hop, known for its smooth, laid-back vibe.

575. New jack swing: A fusion of R&B and hip hop with danceable grooves, popular in the 1980s and 90s.

576. Pop rap: A mainstream form of hip hop with pop influences, often with catchy hooks and accessible themes.

577. Punk rap: Combines punk’s raw energy with hip hop’s rhythms and lyrical style.

578. Ragga hip hop: A genre that blends dancehall reggae with hip hop, often featuring Caribbean beats and rap lyrics.

579. Rap opera: Hip hop that tells a story in an operatic style, often with dramatic, theatrical elements.

580. Rap rock: A fusion of hip hop and rock music, often featuring rap verses over rock instrumentation.

581. Rap metal: Combines hip hop with heavy metal, known for its aggressive beats and intense guitar riffs.

582. Trap metal: A hybrid genre blending trap and metal elements, characterised by heavy beats and screaming vocals.

583. Rapcore: A style that fuses hardcore punk with hip hop, often with political or confrontational themes.

584. Trip hop: A downtempo genre with hip hop, jazz, and electronic influences, known for its moody and atmospheric sound.

Jazz

585. Acid jazz: Combines jazz with elements of funk, hip hop, and soul, known for its groovy, danceable rhythms.

586. Afro-Cuban jazz: A fusion of jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms, often featuring congas, bongos, and brass.

587. Alt-jazz: Alternative jazz that incorporates elements from rock, punk, and experimental music.

588. Avant-garde jazz: Jazz that pushes the boundaries of traditional jazz structures, often highly experimental.

589. Bebop: A fast-paced, complex style of jazz known for its improvisation and intricate melodies.

590. Big band: Jazz played by large ensembles, often with a swinging, danceable sound.

591. Boogie-woogie: A piano-based jazz style with a bouncy, upbeat rhythm, often used in blues and rock.

592. Bossa nova: A Brazilian jazz style combining samba rhythms with soft, melodic guitar and vocals.

593. Brazilian jazz: Jazz influenced by Brazilian rhythms, often featuring bossa nova and samba elements.

594. British dance band: Jazz dance music popular in the UK, often upbeat and accessible.

595. Cape jazz: A South African style of jazz with influences from local folk music and blues.

596. Chamber jazz: Jazz performed by small ensembles, often blending classical and jazz elements.

597. Continental jazz: European jazz style with local influences, including gypsy jazz and tango.

598. Cool jazz: A relaxed, laid-back style of jazz known for its smooth, sophisticated sound.

599. Crossover jazz: Jazz that blends with pop or other genres, making it more accessible to mainstream audiences.

600. Dixieland: An early form of jazz originating in New Orleans, with a lively, upbeat sound.

601. Ethno jazz: A fusion of jazz with world music, incorporating traditional instruments and rhythms.

602. European free jazz: Experimental jazz style from Europe, often avant-garde and improvisational.

603. Free funk: A blend of jazz and funk with an emphasis on freeform improvisation.

604. Free improvisation: Spontaneous, unstructured jazz improvisation, often without predefined melodies or rhythms.

605. Free jazz: An avant-garde jazz style that breaks traditional boundaries, focusing on expression and improvisation.

606. Gypsy jazz: A style of jazz originating with Django Reinhardt, known for its fast-paced guitar and violin.

607. Hard bop: A jazz style that incorporates blues and gospel elements, creating a soulful, energetic sound.

608. Jazz blues: A fusion of jazz and blues, often featuring 12-bar structures and soulful improvisation.

609. Jazz-funk: Combines jazz with funk rhythms, creating groovy, danceable music.

610. Jazz fusion: A blend of jazz with rock, funk, and electronic elements, often featuring electric instruments.

611. Jazz rap: A fusion of jazz and hip hop, with jazz-inspired beats and lyrical rap flows.

612. Jazz rock: Combines jazz with rock elements, often with improvisation and complex rhythms.

613. Jazztronica: A blend of jazz and electronic music, often experimental and rhythmically complex.

614. Kansas City jazz: Jazz style from Kansas City, known for its swing influences and bluesy sound.

615. Latin jazz: A fusion of jazz with Latin American rhythms, like mambo and cha-cha.

616. Livetronica: Combines live electronic music with jazz, often with improvisation and jam-band elements.

617. M-base: A jazz style focused on complex rhythms, often with a strong emphasis on improvisation.

618. Mainstream jazz: Traditional jazz that follows classic jazz structures, popularised in the 1950s.

619. Modal jazz: A style that uses musical modes as a basis for improvisation, often creating a spacious sound.

620. Neo-bop jazz: A modern revival of bebop, maintaining its complex harmonies and fast tempos.

621. Neo-swing: A modern revival of swing jazz, often blending jazz with rock and pop influences.

622. Nu jazz: Jazz fused with electronic and dance music, often with a focus on groove and rhythm.

623. Orchestral jazz: Jazz played by an orchestra, often blending jazz improvisation with classical structures.

624. Post-bop: Jazz that expands on bebop, incorporating modern influences and harmonic complexity.

625. Progressive jazz: A forward-thinking jazz style, often incorporating unconventional rhythms and harmonies.

626. Punk jazz: A fusion of jazz and punk, known for its high-energy, often chaotic sound.

627. Samba-jazz: A fusion of samba rhythms with jazz, popular in Brazilian music.

628. Shibuya-kei: A Japanese genre that blends jazz, pop, and electronic influences, known for its eclectic style.

629. Ska jazz: A blend of ska and jazz, often featuring upbeat rhythms and brass instruments.

630. Smooth jazz: A mellow, radio-friendly form of jazz with a polished, easy-listening sound.

631. Soul jazz: A jazz style that incorporates soul and R&B, creating a groovy, bluesy sound.

632. Straight-ahead jazz: Traditional jazz that focuses on classic jazz structures, often swing or bebop.

633. Stride jazz: A jazz piano style with a bouncy left-hand rhythm, often used in early jazz and blues.

634. Swing: A style of jazz with a strong rhythmic groove, popular for dancing in the 1930s and 40s.

635. Trad jazz: Traditional jazz that follows classic jazz forms, often Dixieland or early New Orleans jazz.

636. Third stream: A fusion of jazz and classical music, often with complex compositions.

637. Vocal jazz: Jazz with a focus on vocal performance, often featuring scat singing and improvisation.

638. West Coast jazz: A relaxed, cool style of jazz popularised on the U.S. West Coast.

Pop

639. Adult contemporary: A pop genre aimed at adult audiences, focusing on smooth, easy-listening melodies and polished production.

640. Adult hits: A radio format blending classic and contemporary pop hits, targeting mature listeners.

641. Alternative pop: Pop music that incorporates indie, rock, or experimental influences, often avoiding mainstream conventions.

642. Ambient pop: A blend of pop melodies with ambient, atmospheric sounds, creating a dreamy and relaxed feel.

643. Arabic pop music: A fusion of Western pop with Arabic musical elements, often with upbeat rhythms and traditional instruments.

644. Art pop: A sophisticated, experimental form of pop that often incorporates avant-garde or conceptual influences.

645. Avant-pop: Pop music with experimental and unconventional sounds, pushing the boundaries of mainstream pop.

646. Baroque pop: A genre combining pop with classical music elements, often featuring orchestral arrangements.

647. Beach music: A genre originating from the U.S. East Coast, featuring rhythm and blues and doo-wop influences.

648. Bedroom pop: DIY, lo-fi pop music recorded at home, known for its intimate and unpolished sound.

649. Brill building: Pop music style from the 1950s and 60s, associated with songwriters at New York’s Brill Building.

650. Britpop: A British rock and pop movement in the 1990s, blending pop melodies with indie rock influences.

651. Bubblegum pop: Light, catchy pop music aimed at young audiences, known for simple lyrics and upbeat melodies.

652. C-pop: Chinese pop music, often influenced by Western pop and incorporating Mandarin, Cantonese, and other Chinese dialects.

653. Cantopop: Pop music sung in Cantonese, popular in Hong Kong and among Cantonese-speaking communities.

654. Hokkien pop: Taiwanese pop music sung in the Hokkien dialect, often blending traditional and modern sounds.

655. Mandopop: Mandarin-language pop music popular across Chinese-speaking regions, with influences from Western pop.

656. Canción: A Latin American song form, often focused on storytelling and emotional lyrics.

657. Canzone: Italian pop songs, often melodic and operatic, reflecting traditional Italian music styles.

658. Chalga: Bulgarian pop-folk music blending Western pop with Balkan folk elements.

659. Chamber pop: Pop music with lush, orchestral arrangements, often influenced by classical music.

660. Chanson: French lyric-driven pop music, focusing on storytelling and poetic lyrics.

661. Christian pop: Pop music with Christian themes and messages, often designed for worship and inspiration.

662. Classic hits: Pop music from past decades, often played on radio formats targeting nostalgic audiences.

663. Classical crossover: A fusion of classical music with pop, creating a style accessible to mainstream audiences.

664. Contemporary hit radio: A radio format focusing on current popular music across various genres.

665. Country pop: A blend of country music with pop, often with catchy hooks and polished production.

666. Cringe pop: Pop music that intentionally uses awkward or unconventional elements, often with ironic appeal.

667. Dance-pop: Upbeat pop music designed for dancing, often featuring electronic production.

668. Dark pop: Pop music with dark, introspective themes, often blending electronic and indie elements.

669. Disco polo: Polish dance-pop music with catchy melodies, popular in Poland.

670. Electropop: A fusion of pop and electronic music, featuring synthesizers and catchy hooks.

671. Europop: European pop music with catchy melodies and danceable beats, often featuring English lyrics.

672. Austropop: Pop music from Austria, often sung in German with folk and pop-rock influences.

673. Eurobeat: High-energy dance music from Europe, popular in Japanese culture and often used in anime soundtracks.

674. French pop: Pop music from France, blending local and international influences, often lyric-driven.

675. Italo dance: Italian dance music with electronic beats and catchy melodies, popular in the 1990s.

676. Italo disco: Italian disco music with synthesised sounds and catchy hooks, popular in the 1980s.

677. Laïkó: Greek pop music blending traditional Greek sounds with contemporary pop elements.

678. Nederpop: Dutch pop music, often sung in Dutch and featuring folk and rock influences.

679. Neomelodic music: A style of pop music from Southern Italy with emotional lyrics and often traditional instrumentation.

680. Nordic popular music: Pop music from Nordic countries, often with folk and electronic influences.

681. Russian pop: Pop music from Russia, often influenced by Western pop and electronic sounds.

682. Fado: Portuguese music with mournful, lyrical themes, often seen as Portugal's traditional folk-pop.

683. Folk pop: A genre blending folk's acoustic instrumentation with pop's catchy melodies.

684. Hyperpop: An exaggerated form of pop with high-pitched vocals, glitchy sounds, and intense production.

685. Indie pop: Pop music from the indie music scene, often featuring DIY production and introspective lyrics.

686. Twee pop: A sub-genre of indie pop with sweet, childlike themes and a lo-fi sound.

687. Indian pop: Pop music from India, often blending Bollywood elements with Western pop influences.

688. Iranian pop: Pop music from Iran, often mixing traditional Persian music with contemporary pop sounds.

689. J-pop: Japanese pop music, known for its catchy melodies and often tied to anime or idol culture.

690. Anime song: Pop music from Japan associated with anime, often with upbeat tempos and dramatic themes.

691. City pop: Japanese pop music from the 70s and 80s with influences from jazz, funk, and R&B.

692. Shibuya-kei: A Japanese genre blending pop, jazz, and electronic influences, known for its eclectic style.

693. Jangle pop: A genre with bright, jangly guitar sounds, influenced by folk rock and indie pop.

694. Jazz pop: Pop music with jazz influences, often featuring brass instruments and smooth melodies.

695. K-pop: South Korean pop music with catchy tunes, choreographed performances, and global appeal.

696. Korean hip hop: South Korean take on hip hop, often with a polished, pop-influenced sound.

697. Korean rock: South Korean rock music, often blending Western rock with K-pop aesthetics.

698. T'ong guitar: A South Korean folk-pop genre featuring acoustic guitar and introspective lyrics.

699. Trot: A genre of Korean pop music with a distinctive, rhythmic beat, popular among older audiences.

700. Latin ballad: A romantic Latin American pop genre with sentimental lyrics and lush arrangements.

701. Latin pop: Pop music from Latin America, often with Spanish lyrics and danceable rhythms.

702. Mexican pop: Pop music from Mexico, blending regional styles with mainstream pop influences.

703. New pop: A modern form of pop music with innovative production and eclectic influences.

704. New Romantic: A British pop movement with an emphasis on glam and fashion, popular in the 1980s.

705. Oldies: Popular music from past decades, often from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, with nostalgic appeal.

706. Operatic pop: Pop music that incorporates operatic vocals or classical elements.

707. OPM (Original Pilipino Music): Filipino pop music, often incorporating Western and local influences.

708. Pinoy pop: Modern Filipino pop music with catchy melodies and influences from K-pop and J-pop.

709. Pop rap: A genre that combines pop melodies with rap verses, making hip hop more accessible to pop audiences.

710. Pop rock: A genre blending rock music with pop melodies, known for its catchy, radio-friendly sound.

711. Pop punk: A mix of punk's energy and pop's catchy hooks, known for its upbeat and rebellious themes.

712. Emo pop: A fusion of emo's emotional themes with pop melodies, creating accessible, introspective music.

713. Neon pop: A modern form of pop punk with bright, energetic production and nostalgic themes.

714. Power pop: A genre combining the energy of rock with catchy pop melodies, often upbeat and hook-driven.

715. Soft rock: A mellow form of rock music with pop influences, focusing on smooth, easy-listening sounds.

716. Surf pop: A genre combining surf rock with pop, often with bright, beachy themes.

717. Yacht rock: Soft rock from the 1970s and 80s, characterised by smooth, polished production and laid-back vibes.

718. Pop soul: A genre blending soul music's vocal style with pop's catchiness, often focusing on love and relationships.

719. Progressive pop: Pop music with complex song structures and innovative production.

720. Psychedelic pop: A genre that incorporates psychedelic elements, creating a trippy, otherworldly pop sound.

721. Rebetiko: A Greek urban folk-pop genre with roots in blues and often melancholic themes.

722. Rhythmic adult contemporary: A radio format focusing on rhythmic pop hits, appealing to adult audiences.

723. Rhythmic contemporary: A pop format that blends rhythmic and hip hop elements, targeting younger audiences.

724. Rhythmic oldies: Nostalgic rhythmic pop hits, often played on radio stations targeting older audiences.

725. Schlager: A European pop style known for its sentimental lyrics and catchy melodies.

726. Sophisti-pop: A sophisticated form of pop with jazz and soul influences, often polished and stylish.

727. Space age pop: A retro-futuristic pop style from the mid-20th century, with lounge and sci-fi influences.

728. Sunshine pop: A bright, optimistic form of pop music, popular in the 1960s.

729. Swamp pop: A Louisiana-based pop genre blending rock, R&B, and country influences.

730. Synth-pop: A genre that uses synthesizers as the primary instrument, known for catchy, futuristic melodies.

731. Teen pop: Pop music aimed at teenagers, often with simple, relatable themes and upbeat melodies.

732. Traditional pop: Pop music in the style of mid-20th century standards, often with orchestral backing.

733. Turbo-folk: A Balkan genre blending folk and pop, often with electronic production.

734. Turkish pop: Pop music from Turkey, blending traditional Turkish music with Western pop.

735. Urban adult contemporary: Pop music format targeting adult audiences, focusing on smooth, rhythmic songs.

736. Urban contemporary music: A format focusing on R&B and hip hop, often aimed at urban listeners.

737. Vispop: Swedish pop music with introspective lyrics and acoustic arrangements.

738. Wonky pop: An eccentric, experimental take on pop, often with humorous or quirky elements.

739. Worldbeat: Pop music with global influences, blending Western pop with traditional world music sounds.

740. Yé-yé: A 1960s French pop style with upbeat, catchy tunes, often seen as a youthful, rebellious genre.

R&B & Soul Fusion Genres

741. Alternative R&B: A modern, experimental take on R&B that blends soul with electronic, indie, and hip hop influences.

742. Contemporary R&B: Modern R&B incorporating elements of pop, hip hop, and electronic production, known for its polished sound.

743. Disco: A dance-oriented genre with funk, soul, and pop influences, popular in the 1970s.

744. Freestyle: A Latin-influenced form of dance-pop, popular in the 1980s, with catchy, rhythmic beats.

745. Go-go: A funk-influenced genre from Washington, D.C., known for its lively, percussive rhythms.

746. Funk: A genre with syncopated basslines and rhythmic grooves, often with a danceable, upbeat vibe.

747. Deep funk: A sub-genre of funk with heavy bass, complex rhythms, and a raw, organic sound.

748. Minneapolis Sound: A style of funk popularised by Prince, blending funk, rock, pop, and electronic influences.

749. Psychedelic funk: A genre that combines funk grooves with psychedelic rock elements, creating a trippy, experimental sound.

750. Synth-funk: Funk music that heavily incorporates synthesizers, creating a futuristic, electronic edge.

751. Gospel music: A genre rooted in Christian worship, known for its emotional, soulful sound and powerful vocal harmonies.

752. Southern gospel: A regional gospel style from the Southern U.S., often with close harmonies and country influences.

753. Urban contemporary gospel: A modern form of gospel music that incorporates R&B and hip hop influences.

754. New jack swing: A fusion of R&B and hip hop with danceable grooves and smooth, rhythmic production.

755. Post-disco: A genre that evolved from disco, incorporating funk, soul, and early electronic sounds.

756. Boogie: A genre with disco and funk influences, featuring smooth, syncopated grooves.

757. Rhythm and blues (R&B): A genre that combines elements of blues, jazz, and soul, known for its emotive vocals.

758. Doo-wop: A vocal-based style of R&B with tight harmonies and simple rhythms, popular in the 1950s and 60s.

759. Soul: A genre blending R&B and gospel, known for its expressive, emotional vocals and rhythmic grooves.

760. Blue-eyed soul: Soul music performed by white artists, often emulating the sound and feel of traditional soul.

761. Brown-eyed soul: A style of soul music associated with Latino artists, blending traditional soul with Latin influences.

762. Cinematic soul: A modern style of soul with lush, cinematic orchestration, often with dramatic, emotional themes.

763. Classic soul: Traditional soul music with gospel and R&B roots, known for its powerful, heartfelt vocals.

764. Hip hop soul: A blend of hip hop and soul, featuring soulful vocals over hip hop beats.

765. Neo soul: A contemporary revival of classic soul with modern hip hop and jazz influences, known for introspective lyrics.

766. Northern soul: A British soul music movement focused on American soul records with a danceable beat.

767. Progressive soul: A more experimental, complex style of soul, often with jazz and psychedelic influences.

768. Psychedelic soul: A fusion of soul and psychedelic rock, known for its trippy, immersive sound.

769. Quiet storm: A smooth, romantic form of R&B and soul, popular on late-night radio stations.

770. Southern soul: A soul style from the Southern U.S., known for its gritty, raw sound and gospel influence.

Rock

771. Active rock: A radio format focusing on mainstream rock music with heavy guitar riffs and powerful vocals.

772. Adult album alternative: Rock music aimed at adult listeners, often featuring indie and alternative rock sounds.

773. Adult-oriented rock: Rock music that appeals to adult audiences, often polished and radio-friendly.

774. Afro rock: A genre combining African rhythms and instruments with rock music, creating a fusion of styles.

775. Album-oriented rock: A radio format focused on full albums rather than singles, often featuring classic rock.

776. Alternative rock: A broad genre of rock music that diverges from mainstream sounds, often with indie or experimental influences.

777. Alternative dance: Rock music that incorporates danceable beats and electronic influences.

778. Britpop: A British rock movement blending pop melodies with indie rock, popular in the 1990s.

779. Post-Britpop: A style of British rock that emerged after Britpop, often more introspective and experimental.

780. College rock: A style of alternative rock popular on college radio, often featuring indie bands and DIY production.

781. Dream pop: A sub-genre of rock with ethereal, atmospheric sounds, known for its lush, layered production.

782. Shoegaze: A genre of rock with heavy use of effects pedals, creating a “wall of sound” effect.

783. Blackgaze: A fusion of black metal and shoegaze, known for its intense yet melodic sound.

784. Grunge: A genre combining punk and heavy metal with introspective lyrics, popular in the 1990s.

785. Post-grunge: A style of rock that emerged after grunge, often more polished and radio-friendly.

786. Soft grunge: A lighter, more accessible form of grunge with pop and alternative influences.

787. Indie rock: Rock music from independent bands, often featuring experimental sounds and DIY production.

788. Dunedin sound: A style of indie rock from New Zealand, known for jangly guitars and lo-fi production.

789. Kindie rock: Indie rock aimed at children, often with educational or playful themes.

790. Math rock: A complex, rhythmically intricate style of rock that often incorporates unusual time signatures.

791. Midwest emo: An introspective, guitar-driven style of emo rock originating from the American Midwest.

792. Post-punk revival: A revival of post-punk in the early 2000s, featuring angular guitars and moody lyrics.

793. Slacker rock: A laid-back, often humorous style of indie rock with a lo-fi, DIY aesthetic.

794. Madchester: A British rock genre from Manchester blending rock with dance and rave influences.

795. Baggy: A genre combining Madchester sounds with psychedelic rock, known for its “baggy” beats.

796. Noise pop: A fusion of pop melodies with noise rock, creating a distorted, yet catchy sound.

797. Sadcore: A melancholic form of rock music with slow tempos and introspective lyrics.

798. Slowcore: A minimalist, slow-tempo rock genre with sparse arrangements and often downbeat lyrics.

799. American rock: Rock music from the U.S., encompassing various styles with a focus on roots and blues influences.

800. Anatolian rock: A Turkish fusion of rock with traditional Anatolian music, often with folk instruments.

801. Arabic rock: Rock music that incorporates Arabic musical elements and instruments.

802. Arena rock: Rock music designed for large venues, with anthemic choruses and powerful instrumentation.

803. Beat music: A style of British rock from the 1960s, blending rock and roll with R&B.

804. British Invasion: A wave of British rock bands that became popular in the U.S. in the 1960s.

805. Freakbeat: A British rock genre combining psychedelic and garage rock, known for its energetic sound.

806. Mod (subculture): A British youth movement from the 1960s with its own music, fashion, and style.

807. Nederbeat: A Dutch style of beat music, blending rock with psychedelic influences.

808. Blues rock: Rock music with strong blues influences, often featuring guitar solos and a raw sound.

809. Boogie rock: A sub-genre of rock with a boogie-woogie rhythm, creating a danceable, upbeat feel.

810. Brazilian rock: Rock music from Brazil, often blending Brazilian folk and samba influences.

811. Samba rock: A fusion of rock with samba, creating a danceable Brazilian sound.

812. British rhythm and blues: A British take on American R&B, popular in the 1960s.

813. British rock music: Rock music from the UK, known for its diverse styles and influential bands.

814. Chamber pop: A sub-genre of pop with orchestral arrangements, often with a rock influence.

815. Chinese rock: Rock music from China, often blending traditional Chinese instruments with rock elements.

816. Christian rock: Rock music with Christian themes and lyrics, often performed by faith-based bands.

817. Classic alternative: A radio format focusing on classic alternative rock from the 80s and 90s.

818. Classic rock: Rock music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, often seen as iconic or foundational to rock.

819. Comedy rock: Rock music with humorous or satirical lyrics, often playful or ironic.

820. Country rock: A fusion of country music and rock, often with storytelling lyrics and twangy guitar.

821. Dark cabaret: A theatrical rock style blending gothic, punk, and cabaret influences.

822. Death 'n' roll: A fusion of death metal and rock 'n' roll, known for its heavy, groove-oriented sound.

823. Deathrock: A gothic style of punk rock with dark, horror-inspired themes.

824. Desert rock: A genre of rock that originated in the California desert, known for its heavy, stoner rock influences.

825. Electronic rock: Rock music that incorporates electronic elements like synthesizers and drum machines.

826. Electroclash: A blend of electronic music and rock with a retro, punk-inspired aesthetic.

827. Electronicore: A fusion of electronic music and metalcore, featuring heavy breakdowns and electronic beats.

828. New wave: A genre blending rock with electronic elements, popular in the 1980s.

829. Cold wave: A darker, minimalist form of new wave with gothic and post-punk influences.

830. Dark wave: A melancholic, goth-influenced version of new wave, often with somber themes.

831. Ethereal wave: A dreamy, atmospheric style of dark wave with reverb-heavy vocals and lush textures.

832. Emo: A style of punk rock with emotional, introspective lyrics, often focused on personal themes.

833. Experimental rock: Rock music that pushes traditional boundaries with experimental structures and sounds.

834. Art rock: A style of rock that incorporates avant-garde elements and conceptual themes.

835. Industrial rock: A genre combining rock with industrial music, known for its mechanical, abrasive sound.

836. Post-punk: A genre that evolved from punk, often with dark, experimental sounds and introspective lyrics.

837. Dance-punk: A fusion of punk and dance music, known for its upbeat, danceable rhythms.

838. Dance-rock: A genre combining rock and dance music, often with electronic elements.

839. Gothic rock: A dark, atmospheric style of rock with gothic themes and a melancholic tone.

840. No wave: An experimental, abrasive form of rock with anti-commercial and avant-garde influences.

841. Noise rock: Rock music that incorporates distortion and noise as central elements, often loud and chaotic.

842. Post-rock: A genre that focuses on atmosphere and texture rather than traditional rock song structures.

844. Post-metal: A sub-genre of post-rock with heavy metal influences, creating dense, atmospheric sounds.

845. Folk rock: A fusion of folk and rock music, often with acoustic instrumentation and storytelling lyrics.

846. British folk rock: Folk rock from the UK, blending traditional British folk music with rock elements.

847. Celtic rock: A fusion of Celtic folk and rock music, featuring traditional instruments like the fiddle and bagpipes.

848. Medieval folk rock: Rock music with influences from medieval folk, often using historical instruments.

849. Funk rock: A genre combining funk rhythms with rock guitars, creating a groovy, danceable sound.

850. Garage rock: A raw, energetic style of rock, often associated with amateur bands playing in garages.

851. Proto-punk: Rock music that prefigured punk, with a raw, rebellious sound.

852. Geek rock: Rock music with themes focused on "geek" culture, often humorous or ironic.

853. Glam rock: A flamboyant style of rock known for its theatrical presentation and glam fashion.

854. Gothic rock: A dark, atmospheric style of rock, often with themes of romance and melancholy.

855. Pagan rock: Rock music with pagan themes and influences from folk and medieval music.

856. Hard rock: A genre characterised by loud guitars, strong rhythms, and powerful vocals.

857. Heartland rock: American rock with themes of working-class life, popularised by artists like Bruce Springsteen.

858. Heavy metal: A loud, aggressive form of rock with powerful riffs and intense vocals.

859. Indian rock: Rock music from India, often blending Indian musical elements with Western rock.

860. Iranian rock: Rock music from Iran, often incorporating Persian musical influences.

861. Instrumental rock: Rock music without vocals, focusing on guitar and instrumental composition.

862. Japanese rock: Rock music from Japan, with a distinct sound and often a high-energy performance style.

863. Jazz fusion: Combines rock and jazz, known for its complex structures and improvisation.

864. Jazz rock: A style of rock that incorporates jazz influences, often with brass instruments and jazz-style solos.

865. Korean rock: Rock music from South Korea, often blending K-pop aesthetics with rock influences.

866. Latin rock: A genre blending Latin American musical styles with rock, often featuring Spanish lyrics.

867. Chicano rock: A style of rock from Mexican-American communities, blending Latin influences with rock.

868. Rock en español: Rock music sung in Spanish, popular in Latin American countries.

869. Rock music in Mexico: Mexican rock with local influences and Spanish-language lyrics.

870. Mainstream rock: A radio format focusing on rock hits from various decades, often accessible and polished.

871. Mangue bit: A Brazilian rock genre combining regional sounds with rock and punk.

872. Modern rock: A radio format focusing on contemporary rock music.

873. New wave of classic rock: A revival of classic rock sounds with modern production and influences.

874. Occult rock: Rock music with occult or supernatural themes, often dark and mysterious.

875. Paisley Underground: A sub-genre blending psychedelic rock and folk, often with jangly guitars.

876. Pop rock: Rock music with catchy, pop-influenced melodies, known for its radio-friendly sound.

877. Jangle pop: A style of pop rock with bright, jangly guitar sounds, influenced by folk rock.

878. Power pop: Rock music with a focus on strong melodies, catchy hooks, and harmonies.

879. Soft rock: A mellow form of rock with smooth melodies and often sentimental lyrics.

880. Yacht rock: A sub-genre of soft rock with polished production and laid-back, summery themes.

881. Progressive rock: Rock music with complex structures, often with long compositions and experimental sounds.

882. Art rock: A form of rock that incorporates avant-garde elements and intellectual themes.

883. Avant-prog: A progressive rock style with experimental and avant-garde influences.

884. Rock in Opposition: A collective of progressive rock bands known for challenging commercialism in music.

885. Canterbury scene: A progressive rock style from Canterbury, England, known for its jazz influences.

886. Flamenco rock: A fusion of rock with flamenco, often featuring Spanish guitar techniques.

887. Krautrock: Experimental rock from Germany, known for its repetitive rhythms and electronic influences.

888. Neo-prog: A revival of progressive rock with updated production techniques and often synthesizer-heavy sounds.

889. New prog: Modern progressive rock with influences from alternative and experimental rock.

890. Post-progressive: A style of progressive rock that incorporates elements from post-rock and alternative rock.

891. Progressive rock (radio format): A radio format focusing on progressive rock, often with album-oriented playlists.

892. Proto-prog: Early progressive rock that laid the groundwork for later developments in the genre.

893. Space rock: A genre with a cosmic, atmospheric sound, often incorporating synthesizers and space themes.

894. Symphonic rock: Progressive rock with orchestral influences, often featuring classical instruments.

895. Zeuhl: A French style of progressive rock with operatic vocals and jazz fusion influences.

896. Psychedelic rock: Rock music with psychedelic influences, often featuring surreal lyrics and effects.

897. Acid rock: A heavier form of psychedelic rock, often with distorted guitars and intense solos.

898. Freak scene: An underground psychedelic rock movement, known for its experimental sounds.

899. Neo-psychedelia: A modern revival of psychedelic rock with contemporary influences.

900. Raga rock: A fusion of rock and Indian raga, often using sitars and Indian musical scales.

901. Pub rock (Australia): Australian rock music played in pubs, known for its raw, energetic sound.

902. Pub rock (United Kingdom): British rock music with a stripped-down, back-to-basics approach, popular in pubs.

903. Punk rock: A genre with fast tempos, short songs, and a DIY ethos, often with anti-establishment themes.

904. Rap rock: Combines elements of rap and rock, often featuring rapped verses and heavy guitar riffs.

905. Rapcore: A fusion of rap and hardcore punk, known for its aggressive, energetic style.

906. Reggae rock: A fusion of reggae rhythms with rock, often laid-back and rhythm-focused.

907. Rock and roll: A genre that originated in the 1950s, combining blues, jazz, and country influences.

908. Rockabilly: An early form of rock and roll with rock and country influences, often with an upbeat, danceable sound.

909. Gothabilly: A fusion of rockabilly and goth music, often with dark themes and horror-inspired visuals.

910. Hellbilly: A dark, gothic style of rockabilly with horror and supernatural themes.

911. Psychobilly: A fusion of punk rock and rockabilly, often with horror or B-movie themes.

912. Rock music in France: French rock, often with influences from chanson and French culture.

913. Rock opera: A rock album or performance with a narrative, similar to an opera but in rock format.

914. Roots rock: A genre blending rock with Americana, country, and folk, often focusing on traditional sounds.

915. Southern rock: A genre of rock with Southern U.S. influences, often featuring bluesy guitar riffs.

916. Stoner rock: A heavy, psychedelic style of rock with slow tempos and thick, fuzzy guitars.

917. Swamp rock: A genre combining rock with Southern and swamp blues, creating a raw, earthy sound.

918. Sufi rock: A fusion of rock with Sufi music, often with spiritual or mystical themes.

919. Surf rock: A genre with reverb-heavy guitars, inspired by surf culture and beach themes.

920. Tropical rock: Rock music with tropical or beach themes, often with reggae and Caribbean influences.

921. Viking rock: Rock music inspired by Viking culture, often with Norse themes and folk instruments.

922. Visual kei: A Japanese rock movement with elaborate visual aesthetics, often with glam and goth influences.

923. Nagoya kei: A darker, more punk-influenced variant of visual kei, originating in Nagoya, Japan.

924. Wizard rock: A genre inspired by the Harry Potter universe, with themes related to the books and films.

925. Worldbeat: A genre that combines rock with world music influences, creating a globally inspired sound.

926. World fusion: A genre blending rock with various global music traditions and styles.

Metal

926. Alternative metal: A sub-genre of metal with influences from alternative rock, often experimental in sound.

927. Funk metal: A fusion of metal with funk rhythms, creating a groovy, bass-driven sound.

928. Nu metal: A genre combining metal with elements of hip hop, alternative rock, and industrial music.

929. Rap metal: A fusion of metal and rap, featuring heavy guitar riffs and rapped lyrics.

930. Avant-garde metal: An experimental form of metal that incorporates unconventional sounds and structures.

931. Drone metal: A slow, heavy style of metal with sustained tones and minimal rhythm, creating a hypnotic effect.

932. Post-metal: A genre that blends elements of post-rock and metal, often atmospheric and expansive.

933. Black metal: An extreme form of metal with fast tempos, shrieking vocals, and dark, often occult themes.

934. Depressive suicidal black metal: A sub-genre of black metal with themes of despair and introspection.

935. Blackened death metal: A fusion of black metal and death metal, combining their aggressive elements.

936. Atmospheric black metal: Black metal with atmospheric, ambient elements, creating a haunting sound.

937. Blackgaze: A blend of black metal and shoegaze, known for its intense yet melodic sound.

938. Melodic black metal: A style of black metal that incorporates melody, often with complex guitar work.

939. National Socialist black metal: A controversial sub-genre associated with extreme political views.

940. Symphonic black metal: Black metal with symphonic elements, often featuring orchestration.

941. Viking metal: Metal with Norse mythology themes, often incorporating folk influences.

942. Christian metal: Metal music with Christian themes and positive messages.

943. Unblack metal: Christian-themed black metal, countering the dark themes of traditional black metal.

944. Death metal: A genre with growling vocals, aggressive drumming, and dark, intense themes.

945. Death 'n' roll: A fusion of death metal and rock ‘n’ roll, creating a groovy, heavy sound.

946. Deathgrind: A blend of death metal and grindcore, known for its extreme speed and aggression.

947. Melodic death metal: Death metal with melodic elements, often with complex guitar harmonies.

948. Technical death metal: A highly skilled, complex form of death metal with intricate riffs and rhythms.

949. Brutal death metal: An intense, uncompromising form of death metal, focusing on extreme brutality.

950. Slam death metal: A sub-genre of brutal death metal with slow, heavy breakdowns.

951. Doom metal: A slow, heavy form of metal with dark, foreboding themes and often atmospheric sounds.

952. Death-doom: A fusion of death metal and doom metal, combining slow tempos with growling vocals.

953. Stoner-doom: A blend of stoner rock and doom metal, featuring slow, heavy riffs and a psychedelic feel.

954. Extreme metal: An umbrella term for the most aggressive and intense sub-genres of metal.

955. Folk metal: Metal music that incorporates folk instrumentation and themes, often with traditional melodies.

956. Celtic metal: A sub-genre of folk metal with Celtic influences, often featuring instruments like bagpipes and fiddles.

957. Medieval metal: Metal music that draws on medieval themes and often uses traditional medieval instruments.

958. Pagan metal: Metal with pagan themes, often inspired by mythology, nature, and folk music.

959. Glam metal: A style of metal with flamboyant fashion and catchy, pop-influenced melodies, popular in the 80s.

960. Gothic metal: A fusion of goth rock and metal, often with dark, atmospheric sounds and romantic themes.

961. Industrial metal: Metal music that incorporates industrial elements, such as synthesizers and mechanical rhythms.

962. Kawaii metal: A Japanese sub-genre blending heavy metal with J-pop, known for its contrasting cute and intense elements.

963. Latin metal: Metal music with Latin American influences, often featuring Spanish lyrics.

964. Math metal: A technical form of metal with complex rhythms, unusual time signatures, and intricate guitar work.

965. Metalcore: A fusion of hardcore punk and metal, known for breakdowns and both screamed and clean vocals.

966. Deathcore: A blend of death metal and metalcore, focusing on intense breakdowns and brutal vocals.

967. Mathcore: A sub-genre of metalcore with math rock influences, featuring complex, unpredictable rhythms.

968. Melodic metalcore: Metalcore that incorporates melodic guitar lines and harmonies, often with emotional themes.

969. Progressive metalcore: A progressive take on metalcore, featuring complex structures and diverse influences.

970. Neoclassical metal: A style of metal with influences from classical music, often featuring fast, technical guitar solos.

971. Neue Deutsche Härte: A German style of metal with industrial and electronic elements, often with German lyrics.

972. New wave of American heavy metal: A movement of American metal bands that emerged in the early 2000s, reviving traditional metal sounds.

973. New wave of British heavy metal: A British movement in the late 70s and early 80s that revitalised heavy metal.

974. Nintendocore: A genre combining metal with chiptune, inspired by video game music.

975. Pirate metal: Metal music with pirate themes, often incorporating folk instruments and humorous lyrics.

976. Pop metal: A commercial, accessible form of metal with pop-style hooks and catchy choruses.

977. Power metal: A melodic, high-energy style of metal with anthemic themes, often inspired by fantasy and mythology.

978. Progressive metal: Metal with complex song structures and influences from progressive rock, often featuring virtuoso musicianship.

979. Djent: A sub-genre of progressive metal with a focus on rhythmic, syncopated guitar riffs, often in low tunings.

980. Sludge metal: A slow, heavy form of metal with influences from doom and hardcore punk, known for its gritty sound.

981. Speed metal: A fast, aggressive form of metal that served as a precursor to thrash metal.

982. Symphonic metal: Metal music that incorporates symphonic elements, often featuring orchestras or choirs.

983. Thrash metal: An intense, fast-paced form of metal with aggressive riffs and socially conscious lyrics.

984. Crossover thrash: A fusion of thrash metal and hardcore punk, known for its high energy and short songs.

985. Groove metal: A sub-genre of metal with strong, groove-oriented riffs, often slower than thrash but equally heavy.

Punk

986. Afro-punk: Punk music by African American artists, often addressing social and racial themes.

987. Anarcho punk: A politically charged form of punk with themes of anti-establishment and anarchism.

988. Crust punk: A gritty, aggressive form of punk with influences from hardcore and metal, often with dark themes.

989. D-beat: A sub-genre of punk with a distinctive drum beat, influenced by the band Discharge.

990. Art punk: A more experimental take on punk, often incorporating avant-garde or artistic influences.

991. Avant-punk: Punk music that pushes the boundaries with experimental sounds and structures.

992. Christian punk: Punk music with Christian themes and positive messages.

993. Deathrock: A gothic-influenced style of punk with horror and dark themes.

994. Electropunk: A fusion of punk and electronic music, often with synthesizers and experimental sounds.

995. Cyberpunk: Punk music inspired by the cyberpunk genre, often with sci-fi and dystopian themes.

996. Dance-punk: A blend of punk and dance music, known for its upbeat, rhythmic style.

997. Digital hardcore: A sub-genre combining hardcore punk and electronic music, known for its aggressive beats.

998. Dreampunk: An atmospheric, futuristic take on punk, often with cyberpunk and ambient influences.

999. Synth punk: Punk music that heavily incorporates synthesizers, creating a futuristic sound.

1000. Folk punk: A fusion of folk and punk, often with acoustic instruments and socially aware lyrics.

1001. Celtic punk: Punk music with Celtic influences, often featuring traditional instruments like fiddle and bagpipes.

1002. Cowpunk: A fusion of country and punk, blending punk’s energy with country themes.

1003. Gypsy punk: Punk music that incorporates Eastern European folk influences and instruments.

1004. Scottish Gaelic punk: Punk music sung in Scottish Gaelic, incorporating traditional Scottish elements.

1005. Garage punk: A raw, energetic style of punk with garage rock influences.

1006. German punk: Punk music from Germany, often with local cultural and political themes.

1007. Glam punk: A blend of glam rock and punk, known for its flamboyant style and rebellious themes.

1008. Gothic punk: Punk with gothic influences, often with dark themes and moody sounds.

1009. Grindcore: An extreme form of punk with metal influences, known for its fast tempos and aggressive vocals.

1010. Crustgrind: A fusion of grindcore and crust punk, focusing on raw intensity and dark themes.

1011. Electrogrind: A blend of grindcore and electronic music, often experimental and chaotic.

1012. Goregrind: A sub-genre of grindcore with horror-themed lyrics and grotesque imagery.

1013. Noisegrind: A chaotic, abrasive form of grindcore with heavy use of distortion and noise.

1014. Pornogrind: A sub-genre of grindcore with explicit themes and provocative lyrics.

1015. Hardcore punk: A faster, more aggressive form of punk, often with politically charged lyrics.

1016. Bardcore: Punk music with medieval or fantasy themes, often humorous or theatrical.

1017. Beatdown hardcore: A sub-genre of hardcore punk with heavy breakdowns and aggressive energy.

1018. Christian hardcore: Hardcore punk with Christian themes and messages.

1019. Crabcore: A variant of metalcore with exaggerated stage moves, known for its low guitar stances.

1020. Crunkcore: A blend of crunk hip hop and punk, known for its party themes and heavy use of auto-tune.

1021. Electronicore: A fusion of metalcore and electronic music, featuring both heavy breakdowns and electronic beats.

1022. Krishnacore: Hardcore punk influenced by the Hare Krishna movement, often with spiritual themes.

1023. Melodic hardcore: A sub-genre of hardcore punk with a focus on melody and emotional themes.

1024. Positive hardcore: Hardcore punk with positive, uplifting themes, often focused on community and unity.

1025. Post-hardcore: A more experimental form of hardcore punk, often with complex song structures.

1026. Queercore: Punk music with LGBTQ+ themes, often addressing issues of identity and discrimination.

1027. Taqwacore: A genre blending punk with Islamic themes, often exploring identity and rebellion.

1028. Emo: A punk sub-genre focusing on emotional, introspective lyrics and melodic sound.

1029. Emo pop: A blend of emo’s emotional themes with pop melodies, creating accessible, introspective music.

1030. Screamo: An intense, aggressive form of emo with screamed vocals and heavy breakdowns.

1031. Powerviolence: A fast, aggressive sub-genre of hardcore punk, known for short songs and intense energy.

1032. Street punk: A raw, working-class style of punk, often with anthemic choruses and socially aware lyrics.

1033. Horror punk: Punk music with horror-themed lyrics and imagery, inspired by B-movies and gothic horror.

1034. Latino punk: Punk music from Latin America, often with cultural and political themes.

1035. Nazi punk: A controversial sub-genre associated with extreme right-wing views, widely rejected by the punk community.

1036. Oi!: A working-class British punk style with anthemic, sing-along choruses and themes of unity.

1037. Pop punk: A blend of punk’s energy with pop’s catchy hooks, known for its upbeat and rebellious themes.

1038. Easycore: A sub-genre of pop punk with heavy breakdowns, blending elements of punk and hardcore.

1039. Neon pop: A modern take on pop punk with bright, energetic production and nostalgic themes.

1040. Post-punk: A genre that evolved from punk, often with dark, experimental sounds and introspective lyrics.

1041. Post-punk revival: A revival of post-punk in the early 2000s, featuring angular guitars and moody lyrics.

1042. Proto-punk: Early punk music that laid the groundwork for the genre’s development, with a raw, rebellious sound.

1043. Psychobilly: A fusion of punk and rockabilly, often with horror or B-movie themes.

1044. Punkabilly: A blend of punk and rockabilly with a fast, energetic style.

1045. Punk blues: A fusion of punk and blues, known for its raw sound and often humorous lyrics.

1046. Punk jazz: A genre that merges punk’s energy with jazz improvisation, creating an experimental sound.

1047. Punk pathetique: A humorous, often satirical style of punk, with playful, lighthearted themes.

1048. Punk rap: A fusion of punk and hip hop, known for its rebellious themes and DIY ethos.

1049. Reggae punk: A blend of punk and reggae, known for its rhythmic grooves and socially aware lyrics.

1050. Riot grrrl: A feminist punk movement focusing on women’s issues and empowerment.

1051. Ska punk: A fusion of punk and ska, featuring upbeat rhythms and brass instruments.

1052. Skate punk: A fast-paced form of punk, popular with the skateboarding subculture.

1053. Street punk: A raw, street-oriented style of punk with anthemic choruses.

1054. Surf punk: A blend of punk and surf rock, often with beach and surf themes.

1055. Trallpunk: Swedish punk with catchy, melodic choruses and fast tempos.

Spoken Word

1056. Spoken Word: The foundational genre of performance poetry and monologue-focused pieces, often addressing personal, social, or philosophical themes.

1057. Electro-Poetry: A fusion genre that integrates spoken word poetry with electronic beats and soundscapes.

1058. Synth Poetry: Spoken word combined with synthesizer-driven backdrops, often creating a futuristic or ambient atmosphere.

1059. Ambient Spoken Word: A genre blending spoken word with ambient electronic textures, allowing the narrative to flow over soothing or ethereal soundscapes.

1060. Spoken Word Electronica: This merges spoken word with electronica, creating rhythmic, beat-driven backdrops for spoken content.

1061. Jazzetry: A blend of jazz and poetry, where spoken word poetry is set to jazz music, often incorporating improvisational elements.

1062. Downtempo Spoken Word: Spoken word combined with downtempo or chill-out beats, ideal for relaxed, contemplative listening.

1063. Trip-Hop Spoken Word: Combines the atmospheric, moody beats of trip-hop with spoken word, lending a cinematic quality to the narrative.

1064. Psybient Spoken Word: A mix of spoken word with psybient (psychedelic ambient), adding surreal, otherworldly layers to the narrative.

1065. Dark Ambient Spoken Word: Combines spoken word with dark ambient music, often creating a haunting or introspective effect.

1066. Synthwave Spoken Word: Merges spoken word with synthwave, giving the genre a nostalgic, 80s-inspired sound.

1067. Experimental Spoken Word: An avant-garde approach that combines spoken word with experimental electronic music, allowing for abstract or unconventional arrangements.

1068. Industrial Spoken Word: A fusion of spoken word and industrial music, with gritty, mechanical backdrops enhancing the impact of the spoken content.

1069. Minimal Spoken Word: Spoken word layered over minimalist electronic sounds, focusing on simplicity and emotional resonance.

1070. Dreampunk Spoken Word: A genre combining the cyberpunk-inspired electronic style of dreampunk with spoken word, often creating introspective or dystopian themes.

1071. New Age Spoken Word: Spoken word combined with new-age music, often focusing on themes of spirituality, meditation, or nature.

1072. Folktronica Spoken Word: A blend of folk-inspired storytelling with electronic elements, creating a grounded yet modern soundscape.

End….

……..and that, you magnificent bastards, is the tip of the musical iceberg. We've trudged through the weird, the wonderful, and the downright what-the-fuck to bring you this list, and we're pretty sure we've lost a few thousand brain cells in the process.

Remember when music was just "rock" or "jazz"? Yeah, those days are long gone, buried under an avalanche of sub-genres that sound like they were invented during a particularly mental acid trip. These days, you can't just be a metal band - you've got to specify if you're "Viking-Metal-But-Only-On-Tuesdays" or "Post-Apocalyptic-Atmospheric-Black-Metal-With-A-Hint-Of-Jazz."

And just when you think you've got a handle on it all, some bedroom producer in Zagreb will probably invent "Lo-Fi-Quantum-Trip-Hop-Core" tomorrow. Because why the fuck not?

So next time someone at a party starts banging on about their new "Experimental-Neo-Classical-Witch-House-Dream-Punk" project, you can either whip out this article and call their bluff, or just nod sagely while secretly wondering if the world has finally lost its musical mind.

And if you're a musician reading this - for the love of all that's holy, please, PLEASE stop inventing new genres. Our spreadsheet can't take anymore, and our newbie intern is still in therapy from trying to categorise "Lowercase Pornogrind."

That's it. We're done. Going for a lie down. Maybe listen to some nice, simple death metal to recover.

[Editor's Note: No music journalists were permanently harmed in the making of this article, though several did question their life choices.]