Lists
Modern Dance-Pop Delights.
A look at some underrated dance-pop releases from 2000s to present. I'm addicted to Malla at the moment and highly recommend it to fans of house fused dance-pop. The follow up to her debut is every bit as good as well, so don't miss out on it, Fresko.
She's fantastic and I love it when artists can successfully merge both house and pop. It can sometimes be a bit cheesy for me but this isn't. Two straight up bangers nobody is taking about. As one of the reviews states, she is Finlands answer to Jessie Ware and Róisín Murphy, whom I adore.
Speaking of, if you haven't heard Overpowered by now, what are you waiting for? This genre is stacked with great female artists, particularly singers, and she's one. Jody Watley is another and her album, Midnight Lounge, is stupidly underrated. Much the same can be said of The Present Lover, despite the success of Vocalcity on here
Now includes a fully updated playlist.
Playlist.
See also:
- Headphones On, Lights Off.
- Modern Dense, Noisy & Raw Pop.
- Modern Synthpop Worth Your Time.
She's fantastic and I love it when artists can successfully merge both house and pop. It can sometimes be a bit cheesy for me but this isn't. Two straight up bangers nobody is taking about. As one of the reviews states, she is Finlands answer to Jessie Ware and Róisín Murphy, whom I adore.
Speaking of, if you haven't heard Overpowered by now, what are you waiting for? This genre is stacked with great female artists, particularly singers, and she's one. Jody Watley is another and her album, Midnight Lounge, is stupidly underrated. Much the same can be said of The Present Lover, despite the success of Vocalcity on here
Now includes a fully updated playlist.
Playlist.
See also:
- Headphones On, Lights Off.
- Modern Dense, Noisy & Raw Pop.
- Modern Synthpop Worth Your Time.
RIP code_gs 1998-2024. A Community Memorial
Hello everyone, we're converting this list into a community memorial as requested by close friends and suggested by the admins, a place to write your messages, stories, memories, and eulogies for Collin. I originally published this to share my own story and memories of Collin, but it will now become a permanent piece, linked on code_gs' profile page, to serve as a collection of memories about him and all the incredible things he's done here and elsewhere.
Please leave a message by clicking on "Suggest an addition," then enter your username and message, or simply leave a comment on the list. Thank you.
Collin was a close friend to many community members, including myself. He was someone who was readily available to many people and helped establish entire communities. Collin was a true RYM legend, a prolific, knowledgeable, and ambitious music lover who was fascinated with music history and genres, with databases and coding, and with the neverending variety of culture and humanity. Collin was always hardworking. He had the biggest dreams of seeing his projects come to life, and they surely will. We will do all we can to make them a reality.
Collin passed away following a car accident on April 15, 2024, in Denton, Texas. Collin was unable to see his larger-than-life, massive project—a comprehensive, meticulous database of genres, philosophies, social trends, ideologies, and everything else—come to life. Collin was always driven to improve and expand it, despite his personal struggles and journey. His work here and off the site inspired many others to be curious, to always look for more to learn, and to find more of the threads connecting everything together. He loved rap and jazz; he was an excellent coder and listmaker; he was a wonderful friend to both his in-person and online companions; he had a great sense of humour and top-notch music taste. We will miss him dearly.
Please leave a message by clicking on "Suggest an addition," then enter your username and message, or simply leave a comment on the list. Thank you.
Collin was a close friend to many community members, including myself. He was someone who was readily available to many people and helped establish entire communities. Collin was a true RYM legend, a prolific, knowledgeable, and ambitious music lover who was fascinated with music history and genres, with databases and coding, and with the neverending variety of culture and humanity. Collin was always hardworking. He had the biggest dreams of seeing his projects come to life, and they surely will. We will do all we can to make them a reality.
Collin passed away following a car accident on April 15, 2024, in Denton, Texas. Collin was unable to see his larger-than-life, massive project—a comprehensive, meticulous database of genres, philosophies, social trends, ideologies, and everything else—come to life. Collin was always driven to improve and expand it, despite his personal struggles and journey. His work here and off the site inspired many others to be curious, to always look for more to learn, and to find more of the threads connecting everything together. He loved rap and jazz; he was an excellent coder and listmaker; he was a wonderful friend to both his in-person and online companions; he had a great sense of humour and top-notch music taste. We will miss him dearly.
Metallic Hardcore/1st Wave Metalcore
The main purpose of this list is to document this style of metallic hardcore or early metalcore (pioneered by bands like Integrity, Strife, Chokehold, Earth Crisis, Hatebreed, etc.) while differentiating it from other styles of metalcore also emerging in the 90s.
Whether you prefer the term “metallic hardcore” or “metalcore” for this particular style is beside the point, I’m not pedantic about it.
This list includes everything from groovy metalcore, thrashy metalcore, youth crew-inspired metalcore, and beatdown-influenced metalcore. Bands included may be affiliated with movements such as Holy Terror and H8000, though this is not an exhaustive list of those bands/releases, as some fall outside the style(s) I’m trying to classify here.
What separates the (somewhat varied) metallic hardcore bands/releases listed here from later styles of metalcore are their closer proximity to earlier hardcore styles such as youth crew, heavy hardcore, crossover thrash and beatdown hardcore, in contrast to other styles of metalcore which feature more prominent metal (and/or post-hardcore) elements.
Whether you prefer the term “metallic hardcore” or “metalcore” for this particular style is beside the point, I’m not pedantic about it.
This list includes everything from groovy metalcore, thrashy metalcore, youth crew-inspired metalcore, and beatdown-influenced metalcore. Bands included may be affiliated with movements such as Holy Terror and H8000, though this is not an exhaustive list of those bands/releases, as some fall outside the style(s) I’m trying to classify here.
What separates the (somewhat varied) metallic hardcore bands/releases listed here from later styles of metalcore are their closer proximity to earlier hardcore styles such as youth crew, heavy hardcore, crossover thrash and beatdown hardcore, in contrast to other styles of metalcore which feature more prominent metal (and/or post-hardcore) elements.
painting silhouettes
desert music ✹ cosmic americana ✹ painting silhouettes
{ warm, hazy. americana, country, dream pop, psychedelia. }
☼ spotify playlist
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{ warm, hazy. americana, country, dream pop, psychedelia. }
☼ spotify playlist
.. ψ. . .. ⋆ . ˚ ✩
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space age ufo joyride
space sounding mostly 80s minimal wave and astro synthpop to play in your ship while hanging out with the aliens
recs are welcome!
spotify link that i frequently update: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HIrhqQFB7g32lhASNNden?si=f_sgCkgaQGOGYhjUzEaxuA&pi=u-w6w94tcjQ_WB
recs are welcome!
spotify link that i frequently update: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HIrhqQFB7g32lhASNNden?si=f_sgCkgaQGOGYhjUzEaxuA&pi=u-w6w94tcjQ_WB
I like to interupt your sentence • Minimal techno cuts
Ostinato techniques on a mechanical setup ~
This is the first club music genre i approached. In addition to the more exquisitely minimalist records, there are a couple of deep techno titles, a genre not available here and which can be defined as a hybrid between minimal and ambient, in a less sparse and more atmosphere-focused style. A further sub-categorization is due to the area of origin, given that there are substantial differences between German, Italian, Icelandic and American (the main areas of origin of the genre) minimal.
In order to enhance usability and eliminate redundancy, i've omitted mixes and compilations from the list, even if they include significant edits. The criterion for determining popularity is taken from the number of own/want listings on Discogs, but above all from the number of views on YouTube, which for this genre, especially for most recent records, turns out to be even more decisive. Anyway, the obscure criterion, for this list, is to be taken with a grain of salt because many releases that i've classified as such actually belong to rather popular labels in the genre.
After all, minimal techno has been perhaps the most popular club genre of the past decades, and many of these artists are known among many listeners.
This is the first club music genre i approached. In addition to the more exquisitely minimalist records, there are a couple of deep techno titles, a genre not available here and which can be defined as a hybrid between minimal and ambient, in a less sparse and more atmosphere-focused style. A further sub-categorization is due to the area of origin, given that there are substantial differences between German, Italian, Icelandic and American (the main areas of origin of the genre) minimal.
In order to enhance usability and eliminate redundancy, i've omitted mixes and compilations from the list, even if they include significant edits. The criterion for determining popularity is taken from the number of own/want listings on Discogs, but above all from the number of views on YouTube, which for this genre, especially for most recent records, turns out to be even more decisive. Anyway, the obscure criterion, for this list, is to be taken with a grain of salt because many releases that i've classified as such actually belong to rather popular labels in the genre.
After all, minimal techno has been perhaps the most popular club genre of the past decades, and many of these artists are known among many listeners.
Etherealcore
arpeggiated synths, melancholic trance memories, empty dancefloors
Dubstep: The Early Years | 1994-2006 [Evolution of Dubstep Pt. I]
History of where the Dubstep genre came about, developing from UK Garage, 2-Step, Nu Skool Breaks, Jungle, and Dub Reggae as well as inspiration from sister genres, Grime & Breakstep to it's own unique sound with releases from 1994-2006 originating in the UK, more specifically London / Croydon.
This is the full complete list which is dedicated to including every release and influence from this era. If you'd like a starter guide with just some of the more important and stand-out songs, click here.
Youtube playlists: Starter Guide | 1994-1998 | 1999-2000 | 2001-2003 | 2004-2005 | 2006
This is the full complete list which is dedicated to including every release and influence from this era. If you'd like a starter guide with just some of the more important and stand-out songs, click here.
Youtube playlists: Starter Guide | 1994-1998 | 1999-2000 | 2001-2003 | 2004-2005 | 2006
Lo-Fi Smooth Jazz songs played on the Weather Channel from 1983 to 2009
https://www.reddit.com/r/Vaporwave/comments/6mun1q/website_that_hosts_all_lofi_smooth_jazz_songs/
Genres featured:
Smooth Jazz, Minimalism, Jazz Pop, Soul Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Jazz Fusion, Ambient, Synth Funk, Soul, Smooth Soul, Boogie, Disco, Folk Pop, Folk Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Easy Listening, New Age, Neoclassical, Modern Classical, Electronic, Television Music, Nature Recordings, Progressive Electronic, Film Score, Cinematic Classical, Modern Classical, Space Age Pop, Christmas Music, Experimental, Cool Jazz, Synthpop, Balearic Beat, Highlife
Genres featured:
Smooth Jazz, Minimalism, Jazz Pop, Soul Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Jazz Fusion, Ambient, Synth Funk, Soul, Smooth Soul, Boogie, Disco, Folk Pop, Folk Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Easy Listening, New Age, Neoclassical, Modern Classical, Electronic, Television Music, Nature Recordings, Progressive Electronic, Film Score, Cinematic Classical, Modern Classical, Space Age Pop, Christmas Music, Experimental, Cool Jazz, Synthpop, Balearic Beat, Highlife
Wizard Hip Hop
Spellcasting 🧙♂️🔮
Ethereal and futuristic (or conversely, medieval) electronic Hip Hop that is sometimes conceptually aligned with the fantasy setting its sound evokes. The covers of such albums often focus on a hyper colorful, glossy and shiny color pallette with a smeary or bit-crushed edge usually achieved by the tinkering with pre-existing, commissioned or self-drawn fantasy media.
Ethereal and futuristic (or conversely, medieval) electronic Hip Hop that is sometimes conceptually aligned with the fantasy setting its sound evokes. The covers of such albums often focus on a hyper colorful, glossy and shiny color pallette with a smeary or bit-crushed edge usually achieved by the tinkering with pre-existing, commissioned or self-drawn fantasy media.
ANTHEMS IN ALBION: a Guide To Rare and Obscure UK Psych/Prog/Folk/Pop LPs (Ranked)
There are many rare, obscure and expensive British albums out there from the progressive era, and this is an attempt to make sense of some of them. The albums are listed by my preference, worst to best, but are subject to change!
I've included small label, major label and privately pressed albums that have a modicum of collectability in their original form, or are interesting/obscure/strange/great enough to warrant inclusion. With a small handful of exceptions, I haven't included too many major artists or popular-cult artists like Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, The Kinks or King Crimson who have rare and expensive records, but who have also achieved a degree of popularity beyond the scope of this list. If they have a release that is less known or falls within the spirit of this list, it might get a look in, which is why Donovan and Genesis are included. Nor have I included much British jazz (Michael Garrick, Henry Lowther, Mike Taylor, Amancio D'Silva, SME, etc.), easy listening and library music, reggae and afrobeat (Demon Fuzz, Osibisa, the brilliant Cymande) or 70s chart/glam rock and fake "bands" like Paraffin Jack Flash Ltd., Edison Lighthouse and Flower Pot Men (although a few session musician groups like Blue Mink and Hungry Wolf are included).
Generally speaking, I've listed one album per artist, so for acts like Gnidrolog, Trees, Kaleidoscope, Second Hand and the Gods who have more than one album that qualify, the other(s) will probably get a mention. There are a few exceptions to this, mostly if the albums are different enough, or of significantly varying quality.
I've also generally avoided unreleased albums (the kind issued on Kissing Spell, Shadoks Music, Audio Archives, etc.), although there are a couple of exceptions if I think they're interesting/good enough. If an acetate or test pressing exists for an LP, that's good enough for me. The famous 'Warlock Sampler' which features Elton John and Linda Peters (Thompson) singing songs by Mike Heron, Beverly Martyn, Ed Carter and Nick Drake is not on the list. I also haven't included every single obscure but cheap and boring singer-songwriter, trad. folk group, cabaret singer or gospel album ever made in the UK, because that would be beyond the point of reason.
Not included because I haven't heard them: Apes, Gnome Sweet Gnome, Brian & Violet Thompson & Gillian Love, A Candle Burnt At Both Ends, Gaslight, St. Dunstan's College "Giles", Foreland, Ethereal Enchantment (reportedly a choir album), Monk (IBC acetate), Contrast [UK], David Livingstone School, Mosaic [70s Folk], SHWN.
Unless noted, values given are for UK original pressings and are what you ought to expect to pay for nice VG+/NM copies. Obviously these things can go much lower and higher day to day.
More additions as I find them.
This is just my opinion of the following albums. Others may/will find things to enjoy in albums I don't rate. Also, I understand that as a physical object, a rare record can have a magical presence to it, even if it's musically not there. But above all, this is designed to be read from top to bottom like a Dostoevsky novel, only much more fun.
Discussion thread: https://rym.fm/discussion/music/obscura-britannica-the-underground-british-folk-prog-pscyh-rock-pop-thread/
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RANKED from worst to best...
I've included small label, major label and privately pressed albums that have a modicum of collectability in their original form, or are interesting/obscure/strange/great enough to warrant inclusion. With a small handful of exceptions, I haven't included too many major artists or popular-cult artists like Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, The Kinks or King Crimson who have rare and expensive records, but who have also achieved a degree of popularity beyond the scope of this list. If they have a release that is less known or falls within the spirit of this list, it might get a look in, which is why Donovan and Genesis are included. Nor have I included much British jazz (Michael Garrick, Henry Lowther, Mike Taylor, Amancio D'Silva, SME, etc.), easy listening and library music, reggae and afrobeat (Demon Fuzz, Osibisa, the brilliant Cymande) or 70s chart/glam rock and fake "bands" like Paraffin Jack Flash Ltd., Edison Lighthouse and Flower Pot Men (although a few session musician groups like Blue Mink and Hungry Wolf are included).
Generally speaking, I've listed one album per artist, so for acts like Gnidrolog, Trees, Kaleidoscope, Second Hand and the Gods who have more than one album that qualify, the other(s) will probably get a mention. There are a few exceptions to this, mostly if the albums are different enough, or of significantly varying quality.
I've also generally avoided unreleased albums (the kind issued on Kissing Spell, Shadoks Music, Audio Archives, etc.), although there are a couple of exceptions if I think they're interesting/good enough. If an acetate or test pressing exists for an LP, that's good enough for me. The famous 'Warlock Sampler' which features Elton John and Linda Peters (Thompson) singing songs by Mike Heron, Beverly Martyn, Ed Carter and Nick Drake is not on the list. I also haven't included every single obscure but cheap and boring singer-songwriter, trad. folk group, cabaret singer or gospel album ever made in the UK, because that would be beyond the point of reason.
Not included because I haven't heard them: Apes, Gnome Sweet Gnome, Brian & Violet Thompson & Gillian Love, A Candle Burnt At Both Ends, Gaslight, St. Dunstan's College "Giles", Foreland, Ethereal Enchantment (reportedly a choir album), Monk (IBC acetate), Contrast [UK], David Livingstone School, Mosaic [70s Folk], SHWN.
Unless noted, values given are for UK original pressings and are what you ought to expect to pay for nice VG+/NM copies. Obviously these things can go much lower and higher day to day.
More additions as I find them.
This is just my opinion of the following albums. Others may/will find things to enjoy in albums I don't rate. Also, I understand that as a physical object, a rare record can have a magical presence to it, even if it's musically not there. But above all, this is designed to be read from top to bottom like a Dostoevsky novel, only much more fun.
Discussion thread: https://rym.fm/discussion/music/obscura-britannica-the-underground-british-folk-prog-pscyh-rock-pop-thread/
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RANKED from worst to best...
Slushwave: Sounds from Hypnogogia
Aka Phasorwave, Hypnogogic Drift, Vaporfunk, Vaporsex, and sometimes Dreampunk.
ITS REAL NOW
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3PSt8sXAFqFUdOcgLB5i7H?si=AJf2o0qxR1SHtrwJb69Hpw&utm_source=copy-link
ITS REAL NOW
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3PSt8sXAFqFUdOcgLB5i7H?si=AJf2o0qxR1SHtrwJb69Hpw&utm_source=copy-link
New Anxieties, New Age
Ambient music for the impending doom // Pure Moods for millenials
Lushness prevails
Albums that radiate lushness
Underrated & Obscure Jazz
Jazz music is heavily neglected at RYM in comparison to other genres, so I wanted to list a few records that were heavily unappreciated or were simply overlooked. When I state, "underrated" I may or may not be referring to history and culture, but almost always at RYM. The same follows for "obscure." The rankings are slightly arbitrary, but the categories are not. Please, listen to some of these underrated and rather obscure jazz records. All Jazz Ratings
Deep Techno Mixes for Interstellar Travel
Dub Techno / Ambient Techno / Minimal Techno
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In No Particular Order
About Deep Techno. One way to differentiate between multiple styles in Techno—amongst many other ways—is via the level of energy in it. On the lower end of that energy spectrum would be Deep Techno and on the opposite end Hard Techno. And like every other conceptualization of music in terms of genres and styles, it's arbitrary and always open for discussion. Genres and styles in art are not real, they're 'just' concepts created in order to make sense of the plethora of artistic expression. This particular classification is taken from Altstadt Echo, host of Dub Monitor YouTube channel, who uses it as an umbrella term for a variety of styles, like Dub Techno, Hypnotic Techno, Ambient Techno, Atmospheric Techno.
For Techno mixes on the higher end of the energy spectrum see Ruthless & Relentless Techno Mixes. You also might wanna check a more general list Techno Mixes for Catharsis and Exorcism.
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In No Particular Order
About Deep Techno. One way to differentiate between multiple styles in Techno—amongst many other ways—is via the level of energy in it. On the lower end of that energy spectrum would be Deep Techno and on the opposite end Hard Techno. And like every other conceptualization of music in terms of genres and styles, it's arbitrary and always open for discussion. Genres and styles in art are not real, they're 'just' concepts created in order to make sense of the plethora of artistic expression. This particular classification is taken from Altstadt Echo, host of Dub Monitor YouTube channel, who uses it as an umbrella term for a variety of styles, like Dub Techno, Hypnotic Techno, Ambient Techno, Atmospheric Techno.
For Techno mixes on the higher end of the energy spectrum see Ruthless & Relentless Techno Mixes. You also might wanna check a more general list Techno Mixes for Catharsis and Exorcism.
Winter Synth
Snowy dungeon synth for comfy december nights
Cloudy & Rainy Day Perfection
Some of my favorite music that I associate with the aforementioned weather, mostly based on fond memories and experiences, or just the atmosphere and mood of the music in general.
I want to be cold
Though it's a great place to be, living in Nashville during the late autumn and winter months makes me miss the bleak NE Ohio weather around this time of year. It still gets cold, but it's really not the same; October feels like it should be early September and November feels like mid October, not to mention it's bright and sunny 85% of the time. So I made a list of music fitted for the holiday season and the gray January/February doldrums in case you're ever in the extraordinary position of actually wanting cold weather or need a soundtrack for a frigid morning, afternoon, or evening.
Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6TFhY8758MCaxrt1TEWCgM?si=BtypOjxxS_y3FgLHLRxRvw
Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6TFhY8758MCaxrt1TEWCgM?si=BtypOjxxS_y3FgLHLRxRvw
sonic algorithms: a history of computing and music
you have to think digitally, as it were, in a way that allows you to extend serial ideas into other parameters through technology.
with the development of electronic signal generation and modulation technology, the introduction of such capable machines, whether as supplementary tools or primary instruments, has etched an incorrigible impact on the principles and practices that musicians continue to develop around the world; this is clearly observable through the incorporation of modular synthesizers in popular music during the seventies, and has been a mainstay for artists who have used midcentury serialist and musique concrète composition techniques since the mutual inception of both forms, however dependent they were on analog devices. as we veer among paralysing decisions that affirm our flush of apocryphal proverb, as the brief clarity of the present burns into an ashy sheen of recollections, we should greet synthesis with poised alacrity. our music bears the same treatment, blooming through intuition while negotiating the value of historical precedents.
with the development of electronic signal generation and modulation technology, the introduction of such capable machines, whether as supplementary tools or primary instruments, has etched an incorrigible impact on the principles and practices that musicians continue to develop around the world; this is clearly observable through the incorporation of modular synthesizers in popular music during the seventies, and has been a mainstay for artists who have used midcentury serialist and musique concrète composition techniques since the mutual inception of both forms, however dependent they were on analog devices. as we veer among paralysing decisions that affirm our flush of apocryphal proverb, as the brief clarity of the present burns into an ashy sheen of recollections, we should greet synthesis with poised alacrity. our music bears the same treatment, blooming through intuition while negotiating the value of historical precedents.
celestial dance
dreamy rhythms ✦ elysian grooves ✦ emotional electronic
at last; i become untethered
{ mostly deep & ambient house // balearic house }
✦ playlist
･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆: .･
at last; i become untethered
{ mostly deep & ambient house // balearic house }
✦ playlist
･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆: .･
Autumnal Folk.
Another selection of underrated albums, this time of the folk variety. I'll be focusing on albums with autumnal themes since the season is upon us.
I have managed to flesh the playlist out, adding loads of new songs and missing albums. It has reminded me that I need to check out Through Shaded Woods by Lunatic Soul as I haven't heard any of their more recent albums.
Talking With Strangers by Judy Dyble looks a gem as well, so I'll have to check that out soon.
Playlist.
Similar lists:
- Autumnal Indie Rock.
- Autumnal Jangle Pop.
- Autumnal Punk.
- Autumnal & Wintry Shoegaze.
- Deep House For An Autumn's Afternoon. 🍁🍂
- Raw Slowcore For Cold Autumn & Winter Nights.
I have managed to flesh the playlist out, adding loads of new songs and missing albums. It has reminded me that I need to check out Through Shaded Woods by Lunatic Soul as I haven't heard any of their more recent albums.
Talking With Strangers by Judy Dyble looks a gem as well, so I'll have to check that out soon.
Playlist.
Similar lists:
- Autumnal Indie Rock.
- Autumnal Jangle Pop.
- Autumnal Punk.
- Autumnal & Wintry Shoegaze.
- Deep House For An Autumn's Afternoon. 🍁🍂
- Raw Slowcore For Cold Autumn & Winter Nights.