Not hip to the jive?

Maybe this will help learn about some of the Genres/Subgenres of music we play on the site:

8-bit:

“A chiptune (or chip music) is music written in sound formats where many of the sound textures are synthesized or sequenced in real time by a computer or video game console sound chip, sometimes including sample-based synthesis and low bit sample playback.”

For more Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8-bit_(music)

Here is a good example of an 8-Bit song:

Check out more from We The Sick

Song: We The Sick – We Won’t Give Up on You

 

Drum & Bass:

“The genre is characterized by fast breakbeats (typically between 160–190 bpm, occasional variation is noted in older compositions), with heavy bass and sub-bass lines.”

For more Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drum_and_bass

Here is a good example of a Drum & Bass song:

Song: Laidback Luke – Time Bomb (Tantrum Desire Remix)

 

Dubstep:

‘Its overall sound has been described as “tightly coiled productions with overwhelming bass lines and reverberant drum patterns, clipped samples, and occasional vocals”.’

For more Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubstep

Here is a good example of a Dubstep song:

Song: Eminem Feat. Rihanna – Love The Way You Lie (Esi’s Dubstep Remix)

 

Electro:

Coming Soon.

House:

“House generally mimics disco’s percussion, especially the use of a prominent bass drum on every beat, but may feature a prominent synthesizer bassline, electronic drums, electronic effects, funk and pop samples, and reverb- or delay-enhanced vocals.”

For more Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_music

Here is a good example of a House song:

Song: Steve Angello – Tivoli (Original Mix)

 

Progressive:

Coming Soon.

Remix:

Coming Soon.

Trance:

Trance is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in the 1990s; generally characterized by a tempo of between 120 and 145 bpm, short repetitive melodic synthesizer phrases, and a musical form that builds up and breaks down throughout a track.

For more Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trance_music

Here is a good example of a Trance song:

Song: Andy Blueman – Neverland (Energetic Mix)

 

Vocal Trance:

Vocal trance is a subgenre of trance music that focuses on vocals and melodies.

For more Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vocal_trance

Here is a good example of a Vocal Trance song:

Song: Armin van Buuren – This Light Between Us (Armin’s Great Strings Mix)