electronic music

Spanish Rock Band Airú Sparkles On Their First U.S. Tour

Roberto Soto

The Spanish rock band, Airú, transcends with a hopeful energy and quiet optimism on their first U.S. Tour. …

March 18, 2024

In an article about the origins of techno music, a Black person's hand spins a record.

A (Not-So-Brief) History of Techno Music

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

The genre often associated with Western Europe has its roots in African American clubs.…

April 29, 2023

What Happened to The xx?

Karen Lu, Yale University

The English indie pop band embodies a soft musical style that has influenced countless genres and truly was 'soft bedroom pop' before it was a thing. So where did they go?…

May 19, 2021

Illustration of chillstep artists in outer space

Listen To These 7 Chillstep Artists for an Otherworldly Experience

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

This calmer style of electronic music is the genre's answer to the heavy bass and loud synths of EDM.…

July 25, 2020

Is the New Yoste Album, ‘A Few Brief Moments,’ Lacking Something?

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

The musician's latest release is apathy in musical form, and not in a good way.…

July 21, 2020

KOAN Sound, who released EP titled Silk Wave

KOAN Sound’s New EP, ‘Silk Wave,’ Features a Surprising Emphasis on Vocals

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

One of the most visionary acts in electronic music is back with a new release that renews and alters elements of their previous work.…

June 13, 2020

An illustration of Dylan Brady and Laura Les from the group, 100 gecs

100 Gecs Tests the Limits of Electronic Music and Pop Culture

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

In a bold statement about the absurdity of the current music industry, this musical duo takes their sound to satirical extremes.…

June 11, 2020

Illustration of the new Dua Lipa album, Future Nostalgia

Dua Lipa’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ Is the Upbeat Dance Party You Need Right Now

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

The title track begins, 'You want a timeless song, I want to change the game.' Over the course of 11 tracks, the British pop star accomplishes her goal.…

April 21, 2020

These Dreamy Artists are Expanding Upon the Allure of Electro-Pop

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

Music is often categorized into rigid genres but here are some artists who are crafting distinctive styles.…

February 20, 2020

5 Noisia Tracks to Help You Cope With the Trio’s Impending Retirement

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

It’s the end of an era, but the music of these Dutch electronic legends will always live on.…

October 7, 2019

Boy Harsher’s ‘Country Girl’ Has Re-Debuted as a Full-Length Album, Two Years After Its EP Release

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

The electropop duo revisits their past with their second full-length release of the year.…

September 18, 2019

To Celebrate KOAN Sound’s Newest EP, Here Are 5 of the Duo’s Best Tracks

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

The most talented team in all of electronic music continues their trend of groundbreaking sounds.…

September 6, 2019

‘SKIPYEAR’ Is Everything You Can Expect From cocainejesus

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

cocainejesus captures a reveling, adventurous spirit in his most introspective album yet.…

September 5, 2019

Addic.tech Is the Best Site for Discovering Underground Bass Music

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

Addic.tech breaks the music-streaming mold by providing a passionate, high-quality experience.…

September 1, 2019

‘Solutions’ by K.Flay Offers an Honest Response to Struggle

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

The musician’s latest release reframes our issues as an opportunity for self-improvement, rather than an excuse for self-pity.…

August 7, 2019

Parov Stelar Breathes New Life Into Swing Music

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

Take a listen to the Austrian musician's newest track, 'Snake Charmer,' and three other songs that put a new twist on swing.…

July 29, 2019

‘Joytime III’ Has Little Joy, and a Decent Amount of Time

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

EDM producer Marshmello is making more of the same.…

July 17, 2019

Where Are the Women in Electronic Music?

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

The electronic music scene is in desperate need of a feminist revolution.…

July 11, 2019

6 of the Best Artists Bringing Electronic Music to Texas

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

These rising stars are bringing electronic music to the surface of Texas' country-centric musical landscape.…

June 28, 2019

George Clanton’s ‘Slide’ Is an Absurdly Fun Acid Trip

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

After some experimentation, Clanton's return to vaporwave is a psychedelic journey down the rabbit hole.…

August 27, 2018

Who Is Aphex Twin?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

A new radio documentary dives into the mystery surrounding one of the world’s most secretive musicians.…

July 12, 2018

What to Expect from Iglooghost’s Album Next Month

Remington Jensen, University of Idaho

The young, iridescent producer continues to fuse electronic music with dense hyperactivity.…

July 6, 2018

Björk’s ‘Utopia’ Testifies for her Capacity of Love, Talent and Service

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

Through her latest ensemble of pop and electronic beats mixed with naturistic instrumentals, Björk shows reinvention does not have to be derivative.…

December 12, 2017

4 Bands That Are Trailblazing a Funkier Type of Trip Hop

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

Gramatik, Exmag, GriZ and The Floozies all prove, in their own distinct ways, that hip-hop beats and electronic sensibilities belong together.…

August 14, 2017

On ‘hopeless fountain kingdom,’ Halsey Grimly Rejects Pop Precedents

Kaitlyn Peterson, UCLA

The album follows the artist as she comes to grips with the emotional toll of remaining so publicly vulnerable.…

June 26, 2017

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