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Trance — history, subgenres, and the culture of trance music
Trance is a genre of electronic music created to immerse the listener in a special emotional and almost meditative state. It is defined by the combination of powerful rhythm and melodic synthesizer lines that create a sense of flight and euphoria.
History of Trance
Early 1990s: The genre originated in Germany and the Netherlands. Early tracks were often classified as techno or house, but stood out for their long melodic progressions and gradual arrangement builds. One of the first examples is Age of Love – The Age of Love (1990).
Mid-1990s – Rise of the genre: Trance became the main sound of European raves. Artists like Paul van Dyk, Sven Väth, and Tiësto began attracting thousands to their sets.
Late 1990s – The golden era: Epic tracks with emotional brea...
Techno — the rhythm of the future, born in industrial halls.
Techno — the music of machines, energy, and an endless beat. The style emerged in the late 1980s in Detroit, blending the futurism of electronic synthesizers with a driving, mechanical rhythm. Today, techno is one of the core genres of the global electronic scene.
History of Techno
Late 1970s – early 1980s: The precursors of techno were krautrock (Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream), disco, and synth-pop. Musicians began using drum machines and sequencers to create a steady, mechanical rhythm.
Detroit, mid-80s: Techno was shaped by Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson — “The Belleville Three.” They were inspired by futuristic literature and the urban landscape of Detroit.
1990s — the European explosion: Berlin and Frankfurt became the capitals of...
Synth-Pop — the synthesis of dreams, light, and electronics.
Synth-Pop is the music of the future, born from analog synthesizers and digital dreams. It’s a genre that gave a voice to both machines and the human heart — simultaneously. It transformed pop music, made electronic sound mainstream, and created the cult of 1980s aesthetics that keeps coming back again and again.
Brief History of Synth-Pop
Late 1970s: Inspired by krautrock and the experiments of Kraftwerk, British bands began using synthesizers as their main instruments. Early pioneers — The Human League, Ultravox, Gary Numan
1980s — The Golden Era: Synthesizers take center stage in global pop culture. Key figures of the scene:
Depeche Mode
New Order
A-ha
Eurythmics
Pet Shop Boys
Yazoo Their videos became MTV legends, and their looks — style ic...
Soul — the music of the soul: from struggle to inspiration.
Soul — it’s more than just a genre. It’s the music of the heart and soul, filled with emotion, passion, and spirituality. The style emerged from African American culture and became the voice of generations striving for freedom, love, and justice.
History of Soul
1950s Soul grew out of gospel, rhythm and blues, and jazz, combining the emotional depth of church singing with a secular groove.Pioneers: Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, James Brown
1960s — The Golden Era This was the peak of soul music:
Labels like Motown Records (Detroit) and Stax Records (Memphis) became hit-making factories.
Artists: Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations
Lyrics often reflected the struggle for civil rights in the U.S.
1970s Soul evolved into fu...
Rock — the loud voice of generations: from rebellion to immortality.
Rock is more than just music. It’s rebellion, philosophy, a way of life, and a cultural phenomenon that has remained relevant for over half a century. It’s hard to find another genre that has influenced society so profoundly—sparking protests, reshaping fashion, and even politics.
The History of Rock: How It All Began
1950s — The Birth of Rock ’n’ Roll Rooted in a fusion of blues, country, and rhythm & blues. The first legends emerged: Elvis Presley — the King of Rock ’n’ Roll Chuck Berry, Little Richard — the fathers of rhythm
1960s — The British Invasion Rock gains unstoppable momentum. Bands from the UK conquer the world:
The Beatles — melody and revolution
The Rolling Stones — raw energy and swagger
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Reggae — the music of freedom, sunshine, and Jamaican culture.
Reggae — is not just music. It’s rhythm, philosophy, the voice of the people, and a symbol of the fight for freedom. Born under the sun of Jamaica, this style conquered the world — from the beaches of Kingston to the streets of London and the festivals of Europe.
Brief History of Reggae
1960s, Jamaica: Reggae evolved from ska and rocksteady — rhythmic forms of Jamaican street music.
1968: The first official reggae track is considered to be “Do the Reggay” by Toots and the Maytals.
1970–1980: Bob Marley & The Wailers turned the genre into a global movement. Reggae became the voice of social protest, equality, and the symbol of Rastafarian culture.
Today: Reggae lives on both in its pure form and as an influence on pop, hip-hop, dancehall...
What are people listening to now? The top trends in pop music for 2025
Pop music is the mirror of its time. In 2025, we’re witnessing a unique fusion of genres, the power of social media, and the rise of new stars who were unknown just yesterday. So what’s trending today — and why?
Top Music Trends of 2025
Genre blendingThe borders are gone: pop mixed with dance elements, trap-pop, alt-R&B, hyperpop, phonk hooks in rap, and EDM-style instrumentals made for TikTok.
TikTok rules everythingJust 15 seconds of a chorus can turn a song into a global hit. Viral clips often beat complex, high-budget productions.
Songs are getting shorterMost 2025 hits last only 1:30–2:20. It’s all about clicks, Shazams, and streaming numbers.
Retro comebackAmid rapid technological progress, people crave nostalgia: 80s synths, 2000s pop, and l...
PHONK — darkness, trap, and 90s nostalgia
Phonk is a genre that blends the dark atmosphere of southern 1990s hip-hop, trap beats, vocal samples from Memphis rap, and retro cassette aesthetics. It’s the sound of the streets, night rides, the underground — and TikTok trends all at once.
History of the Genre
Roots — Memphis, 1990s: The foundation of phonk lies in Memphis rap — lo-fi recordings with raw lyrics, often transferred from cassettes. Artists: DJ Screw, Three 6 Mafia, Tommy Wright III, DJ Smokey
2010s: A digital revival. The term phonk appears online. New-wave creators: Ski Mask The Slump God, Mr. Sisco, DJ Yung Vamp, Soudiere, Mythic Mob
2020s: Phonk takes over TikTok, YouTube, and Spotify — especially the drift phonk subgenre, known for its fast, aggressive distorted basslines.
The Sou...
Moombahton — reggaeton rhythms and EDM energy
Moombahton is an explosive blend of Latin passion and electronic aggression. It fuses the reggaeton tempo (108–115 BPM) with powerful EDM synths, drums, and drops. Danceable, sensual, and hypnotic, it’s perfect for both clubs and summer festivals.
How did moombahton appear?
In 2009, American DJ Dave Nada accidentally slowed down the track “Moombah” (Afrojack & Chuckie) to 108 BPM during a party.
The crowd loved it — and a new genre was born, named after “Moombah” and “reggaeton”.
Remixes and original moombahton tracks soon began to appear.
Style characteristics
Mid-tempo: 108–115 BPM
Rhythm and percussion from reggaeton
Synths, bass, and drops from EDM
Frequent use of Latin vocals, samples, Afro elements
Soun...
Jazz — improvisation, freedom, and the soul of music
Jazz is more than a style. It’s a language of emotion, syncopation, improvisation, and freedom. Born at the crossroads of African and European cultures in the early 20th century in the United States, jazz became the foundation for countless movements — from swing and blues to fusion and hip-hop.
History of Jazz: from the streets of New Orleans to the world’s concert halls
1900s–1920s — birth in New Orleans, Dixieland, Louis Armstrong
1930s — the swing era, big bands: Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman
1940s — the bebop revolution: Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie
1950s — cool jazz, hard bop, the rise of vocal jazz
1960s–70s — free jazz, fusion, the influence of rock and the avant-garde
1980s–2020s — returns to tr...
Industrial — music of machines, noise, and protest.
Industrial isn’t just a music style—it’s a challenge, a protest, an expression. It’s noise, distorted sonics, dark aesthetics, mechanical pulse, and the imprint of post-punk, techno, and the avant-garde. Industrial breaks familiar musical forms and creates a soundtrack to post-apocalypse and urbanity.
Industrial History: from Underground to Legend
Late 1970s — the term “industrial music” emerges via the UK label Industrial Records, founded by Throbbing Gristle.
1980s — rapid growth in Germany, the USA, Belgium. Aesthetic of factories, noise, futurism.
1990s — fusion with metal and techno; mainstream rise of Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, Rammstein.
2000s–2020s — experimental forms, EBM, dark electro, noise, industrial te...
House — the rhythm that created the dancefloor.
House — the heartbeat of the dancefloor, parties, and electronic culture. Born in Chicago clubs in the 1980s, it became the foundation for countless electronic subgenres. Four-on-the-floor beats, groovy bass, synths, and soulful vocals — that’s the formula of house that conquered the world.
History of House
1983–85 — the first house tracks are cut to vinyl in Chicago: Jesse Saunders — On and On, Marshall Jefferson — Move Your Body
1980s–90s — house takes over New York, London, and Ibiza
1990s — subgenres bloom: deep house, acid house, progressive
2000s — fusion with pop, the rise of EDM house
2010s–2020s — back to the roots (lo-fi, classic house), boom of tech house and afro house
House Characteristic...
Lady Gaga is a dutiful daughter to her parents.
Lady Gaga lives by the tenets of Andy Warhol, considers herself a die-hard futurist and a bit of a robot. She was also the brightest pop star of 2009. Still, for people poring over her photos, that’s probably the last thing they care about.
Lady Gaga is one of the most striking and controversial performers on today’s stage, yet—as she openly tells magazines and TV networks—she’s also a good, obedient daughter to her parents. It turns out she can be not only an extravagant artist but also a devoted daughter.
The 25-year-old star maintains a fairly close relationship with her parents. Recently, the singer revealed a secret about her tattoos. She admitted she got deeply into tattoo culture, but all her designs are placed only on the left side of her body. You can...
