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Introduction of Electronica Music
Electronica is a broad term that encompasses a variety of electronic music genres, including electronic dance music (EDM), techno, house, trance, and many others. These genres are characterized by the use of electronic instruments and computer-based production techniques to create music that is often designed for dancing and listening in clubs and other party settings. Electronica music often features electronic beats and synthesizers, as well as other electronic sounds and effects, and can range from high-energy, upbeat tracks to more atmospheric, ambient compositions. Electronica has a wide and diverse following, and is a major influence on contemporary popular music.
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Souvnear -True Sunshine
“When you hear beautiful chords, you feel amazing harmony with all your notes, you automatically immerse yourself in the entire track. And if all this sounds in conjunction with a beautiful vocals and accompanied by Organic House rhythms, then the price is too high to let it miss out of the field of vision. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Когда вы слышите красивые аккорды, ощущаете всем своим нутром потрясающую гармонию, то вы автоматически погружаетесь в трек целиком. А если всё это звучит в совокупности с красивым вокалом и в сопровождение ритмов Organic House, то цена такому треку слишком высока, чтобы пропустить его из поля своего зрения.”
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Souvnear's ‘True Sunshine' is a deep and progressive audio gem. The french artist is delivering quality beats with a distinctive emotional signature. With this single, he is conveying nostalgic feelings through a minimal yet powerful orchestration. The sound design is smooth and leaves space for listeners to immerse themselves into the lush soundscapes and start dreaming away.
Lotus – Tar Pits
“You have a lack of inner freedom, you are not liberated enough and it is difficult for you to accept yourself as you are? We have an ideal medicine for you! The elegant combination of the genres of Nu Jazz and Jazztronica, a deep bass melody and magnificent work with space. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“У вас нехватка внутренней свободы, вы недостаточно раскрепощены и вам сложно принять самого себя таким, какой вы есть? У нас для вас есть идеальное лекарство! Элегантное сочетание жанров Nu Jazz и Jazztronica, глубокая басовая мелодия и великолепная работа с пространством.”
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Lotus is a five-piece instrumental band that has evolved and grown over 20 plus years. They were early adopters of fusing electronic beats and sounds from dance music with jam music, but also drew on psych-rock, post-rock, disco, funk and jazz. All of these influences are present throughout ‘Tar Pits’, which evokes a sense of mystique and allure in the listener’s mind.
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9DEEP – Once in a Lifetime
“"9DEEP" delivers another masterpiece in the scene of House, this time decorated with organic elements. A groovy kick will keep you stimulated from the start, binded with elusive sounds of a mystic approach. Listen and expand your consciousness.”
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9DEEP has released a myriad of timeless singles on Art Vibes. The producer is always bringing new sonorities to the mix, yet staying true to his addictive psychedelic house universe. With ‘Once In A Lifetime', 9DEEP is exploring mysterious soundscapes, somewhere one could get easily lost… and dive deep within.
Latest Electronica discoveries
Minorah – Fleur Bleue
Жанра Lounge уникален тем, что отнимает у вас всё негативное состояние, окружает вас защитным куполом и уводит вас подальше от чёрных туч навстречу белому свет... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #lounge #minorah #france #nagamag #musicmagazine
Skysia – Moonflower (feat. Kumali)
Διακριτικοί και γοητευτικοί ήχοι συνθέτουν μια πανέμορφα ατμοσφαιρική μελωδία που απλώνεται γύρω μας και μας συναρπάζει. Τα φωνητικά απαλά και αρμονικά μας μετ... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #downtempo #skysia #unitedstates #nagamag #musicmagazine IG: @skysiamusic
Sancar Yıldırım x Cenk Eroge – Far Away
An illuminating new release has come to break the night silence and fill your place with uplifting energy. Super electronic frequences, etherial vocals and emo... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #trance #sancaryıldırım #sancaryıldırımxcenkeroge #turkey #nagamag #musicmagazine
Dub Ten – LND
Η απίστευτη μυστηριακή και εκρηκτική μελωδία μας ταξιδεύει ακούραστη σε μια νέα πραγματικότητα όπου το φως έρχεται για να μας βγάλει από το θλιβερό σκοτάδι. Η ... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #lightdrum #bass #mainlinedrum #bass #dubten #austria #nagamag #musicmagazine
MagicJar – Silent
Εκπληκτική και ατμοσφαιρική μελωδία που ξυπνά τις αισθήσεις και τις μεταφέρει σε άλλη διάσταση. Το μυαλό ταξιδεύει σε κόσμους φανταστικούς και πρωτόγνωρους. Τα... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #melodictechno #house #deephouse #magicjar #unitedstates #nagamag #musicmagazine
Rushkeys – Kira
"Rushkeys" sketches a series of Organic House elements, decorated with Downtempo soundscapes in a track which you'll love from the first listen. Make sure that... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #downtempo #organichouse #rushkeys #lithuania #nagamag #musicmagazine IG: @rushkeys
Carlo Minuta – Long Time
Depth of the track can be felt early on, its piano themes are so blissful and very melancholic. Although the track changes its moods during its length and arra... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #ambient #lounge #carlominuta #italy #nagamag #musicmagazine IG: @carlo.minuta
Talk to Your Neighbor – Half Moon
Flamenco influenced guitar theme in the background introduce us to the operatic vocal that creates cinematic feeling of the song. Beautiful and very emotional ... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #downtempo #talktoyourneighbor #unitedstates #nagamag #musicmagazine IG: @talk.to.your.neighbor
W0ttzy x Chelsea Watts – Broken Love
Amazing voice and great vocal is the part that really stands out with this song. At moment it feels like Adels voice, just beautiful. Cinematic structure in th... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #lightdrum #bass #w0ttzy #w0ttzyxchelseawatts #unitedkingdom #nagamag #musicmagazine IG: @w0ttzy
Some Electronica subgenres
There are many subgenres within the broad umbrella of electronica music. Some of the more well-known subgenres include:
Techno: This genre originated in Detroit in the 1980s and is characterized by its use of electronic instruments and computer-based production techniques to create music that is often experimental and experimental.
House: This genre originated in Chicago in the 1980s and is characterized by its use of electronic instruments and computer-based production techniques to create music that is often upbeat and danceable.
Trance: This genre is characterized by its use of electronic instruments and computer-based production techniques to create music that is often hypnotic and characterized by repetitive rhythms and melodies.
Electro house: This genre is a fusion of house and electro, and is characterized by its use of electronic instruments and computer-based production techniques to create music that is often upbeat and energetic.
Dubstep: This genre originated in the UK in the late 1990s and is characterized by its use of electronic instruments and computer-based production techniques to create music that is often characterized by heavy bass and complex rhythms.
Drum and Bass: This genre originated in the UK in the 1980s and is characterized by its use of electronic instruments and computer-based production techniques to create music that is often characterized by fast tempos and complex rhythms.
Ambient: This genre is characterized by its use of electronic instruments and computer-based production techniques to create music that is often atmospheric and ambient.
Breakbeat: This genre is characterized by its use of electronic instruments and computer-based production techniques to create music that is often characterized by broken beat rhythms.
IDM (Intelligent Dance Music): This genre is characterized by its use of electronic instruments and computer-based production techniques to create music that is often experimental and characterized by complex rhythms and structures.
Electroclash: This genre is a fusion of electro and punk, and is characterized by its use of electronic instruments and computer-based production techniques to create music that is often characterized by a raw and edgy sound.
Glitch: This genre is characterized by its use of electronic instruments and computer-based production techniques to create music that is often characterized by the use of digital errors and glitches as part of the musical structure.
Acid House: This genre originated in the UK in the 1980s and is characterized by its use of electronic instruments and computer-based production techniques to create music that is often characterized by the use of the Roland TB-303 synthesizer.
Acid Techno: This genre is a fusion of techno and acid house, and is characterized by its use of electronic instruments and computer-based production techniques to create music that is often characterized by the use of the Roland TB-303 synthesizer.
These are just a few more examples of the many subgenres within the broad umbrella of electronica music. There are many other subgenres as well, each with its own unique characteristics and influences.
The most used instruments in Electronica Music
There are many electronic instruments and computer-based production techniques that are commonly used in electronica music. Some of the most common instruments and equipment used in electronica music production include:
Synthesizers: Synthesizers are electronic instruments that generate sound by creating and modifying waveforms. They are an essential part of many electronica music genres and are often used to create a wide range of electronic sounds, including bass lines, lead melodies, and special effects.
Drum machines: Drum machines are electronic instruments that are used to create and sequence electronic drum sounds. They are an essential part of many electronica music genres and are often used to create beats and rhythms.
Samplers: Samplers are electronic instruments that are used to record, manipulate, and play back audio samples. They are often used in electronica music to create beats and rhythms, as well as to incorporate pre-recorded sounds and samples into music.
Digital audio workstation (DAW): A digital audio workstation (DAW) is a computer software program that is used to create, edit, and produce music. Many electronica music producers use a DAW to create, arrange, and mix their music.
DJ controller: A DJ controller is a device that is used to control a digital audio workstation or DJ software. Many electronica music DJs use a DJ controller to mix and scratch electronic music in real-time.
Effects processors: Effects processors are electronic devices that are used to modify the sound of an audio signal. Many electronica music producers use effects processors to add special effects to their music, such as reverb, delay, and distortion.
Vocals: Vocals can be used in psychill music, although they are not always a prominent feature of the genre. Some psychill tracks may feature vocals as the main focus of the music, while in other cases, vocals may be used more sparingly as an additional element within the music.
When vocals are used in psychill music, they can take a variety of forms, including singing, spoken word, or chanting. The lyrics of psychill tracks may be abstract or metaphorical, or they may be more literal and narrative in nature. In some cases, vocals in psychill music may be treated as another instrument, with the use of pitch shifting, effects processing, and other production techniques to create unique and otherworldly sounds.
Overall, the use of vocals in psychill music is a matter of artistic choice and can vary widely from one track to the next. Some psychill tracks may feature prominent vocals, while others may use vocals sparingly or not at all.
These are just a few examples of the electronic instruments and computer-based production techniques that are commonly used in electronica music. There are many other electronic instruments and technologies that are also used in electronica music production, each with its own unique capabilities and characteristics.