Electropop

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Electropop Sub-Genres

Electropop Sub-Genres

Main Genre Sub-Genre Sub-Sub-Genre Example Artist Notable Release Description
Pop Electropop Synth-pop Depeche Mode Violator (1990) A style that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, characterized by the use of synthesizers as the dominant musical instrument, with a melodic, often melancholic tone.
Futurepop VNV Nation Empires (1999) Combines elements of EBM (Electronic Body Music) and synth-pop, characterized by futuristic, uplifting themes and danceable beats.
Chillwave Neon Indian Psychic Chasms (2009) A genre that combines lo-fi sounds, retro aesthetics, and dreamy, nostalgic vibes, often with heavy reverb and a laid-back feel.
Hyperpop SOPHIE Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides (2018) A maximalist genre that blends pop, electronic, and experimental sounds with exaggerated, often chaotic production.
Electroclash Fischerspooner #1 (2001) A fusion of electronic dance music and 1980s new wave, characterized by a retro-futuristic style and often irreverent, ironic lyrics.
New Wave New Order Power, Corruption & Lies (1983) A genre that evolved from punk rock in the late 1970s, incorporating electronic instruments and pop sensibilities, often with a modernist outlook.
Dance-Pop Lady Gaga The Fame (2008) A genre that merges the structure and melody of pop music with dance rhythms, often produced for the mainstream club scene.
Synthwave Kavinsky OutRun (2013) A genre inspired by 1980s film soundtracks and video games, characterized by retro-futuristic, nostalgic, and heavily synthesized sounds.

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