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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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Mookee, Skysia, Equanimous – Ensō (Spotify)
“Brilliant minimal approach but at the same time absorbed all the best of the Trip-Hop and UK Garage style. The listen becomes quickly interesting and gives rich pleasure. Sounds are shimmer from one to another, floating and competently replacing each other. Indescribable beauty!”
“Трек звучит в минималистичном жанре, но при этом вобрал в себя всё лучшее из Trip-Hop и UK Garage. Слушается очень интересно и максимально насыщенно. Звуки переливаются из одного в другой, плавно и грамотно сменяя друг друга. Красота неописуемая!”
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Equanimous and Skysia team up with Mookee for a full on melodic vibe
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Gorge, Markus Homm – Holos – Edit (Spotify)
“An organic deep house vibe. Well designed and executed. Clean layering with superb breakdowns. Instant “on rotation at the club” ”
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Poker Flat Recordings keeps up its prodigious release schedule with another superb EP - this time by scene statesmen Gorge and Markus Homm. Gorge (aka Pit Waldmann) is the co-owner of 8bit Records, originally from Mannheim and has carved a singular niche for himself over the past 20-odd years. Similarly. Markus Homm has been deeply influential in developing the scene in his native Romania, and is now working alongside the Poker Flat regular Mihai Popoviciu.
With this EP Gorge and Markus Homm have mer- ged their many talents and honed two tracks of depth and weight. 'Holos' is a tightly wound slice of superior tech house, textured and layered with lush chords and a thick lower end.
'Glint' also showcases the duo's mutual understan- ding of the dynamics of the dancefloor - a slick groove is enhanced and expanded via subtle and effective melodic elements, including a pinch of acidic 303 sounds.
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David Lindmer – Omen feat. Johanson (Video)
“In this gentle, easy listening track, you will discover the world of wonderful harmonies and unexpected musical worlds. Melodic Techno & House, with inclusions of excellent vocals and crystal sound. The dense atmosphere is replaced by an unexpected pressure, and ends smoothly. Great job!”
“В этом нежном, лёгком треке, вы откроете для себя мир чудесных гармоний и неожиданных музыкальных решений. -Omen- сочетает в себе мелодию и ритм Techno & House, с вкраплениями отличного вокала и кристального звучания. Плотная атмосфера сменяется неожиданным напором, а затем так же плавно завершается. Отличная работа!”
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Label boss David Lindmer returns to Running Clouds for a very special release. A very personal piece written during the lockdown, Omen is a collaboration with Berlin based vocalist Johanson and lands alongside a stunning music video created by director DRUST.
David Lindmer is a UK born artist based out of New York. It was in 2018 David really found his signature sound characterized by driving, powerful techno that is rich in melody and cinematic drama. Having worked within the VFX industry for many years, David’s passion for sound design and cinematic scores also led him to explore the relationship between audio and the visual arts.
David is also the co-owner of Melodic Techno label Running Clouds founded in 2018 and the Chromia Sound collective. With recent high profile support from the likes of Tale of Us, Mind Against, and many more, David continues to develop as an artist and push the boundaries of immersive audio.
With Omen, David delivers his signature driving melodic techno, rich with emotion and charged with a melancholic atmosphere while maintaining enough low-end punch to absolutely work on the dancefloor. Luscious pads grace the breakdown and create a comforting blanket, wrapping around Johanson’s evocative vocals before resolving into a highly distinctive, synth-heavy, 80’s influenced finale.
Omen is accompanied by a stunning music video created by DRUST, a director raised between Paris & London with a European sensibility to filmmaking. The starting point for the Omen video was to explore the theme of doomed relationships and witness the nuanced moments where things take a wrong turn.
“Bringing emotion to the forefront of the viewers’ experience was key to the storytelling. David was a fantastic artist to engage with because of his openness to the collaborative effort of the whole piece. Early on we decided that the images shouldn’t feel like they’d just been tacked onto the track, but that pictures enhance the music and vice versa. This feeling of both being fully bedded together was of primary importance to us.” DRUST
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Latest Electronica discoveries
Dr.Chaos74 – Sirenes
Darker with so many amazing atmospheric parts. Just love those gated vocal samples in the background. With a longer intro, track is setting the mood early, jus... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #lightdrum #bass #mainlinedrum #bass #nagamag #musicmagazine
Timothy Michael Immen – The Stars In Your Eyes
Very trance influenced track, with lush synth themes, layered in perfect harmonies of sounds. It progresses so well, event without classic drums or rhythm soun... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #downtempo #nagamag #musicmagazine IG: @timothyimmen7
Three Thieves – Dreaming ft. Aniah Alves
Pure electronic bliss with slower and perfect chilled intro full of beautiful sounds and themes that are layered just right. I like the themes and harmonies, s... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #lightdrum #bass #nagamag #musicmagazine
Moszq – When It’s TIme
I am a great fan of that lower synth string bass line, they are creating such a perfect mood with almost every kind of style. Here, with this track and very dy... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #progressivehouse #melodictechno #house #nagamag #musicmagazine IG: @moszqmusic
bong – Fondest
Just beautiful synth theme layered with a blissful piano melody, perfect in harmony and so atmospheric. Arrangement is playing so well, really like the lower e... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #ambient #drone #cinematic #epicmusic #idm #glitch #nagamag #musicmagazine IG: @omgbong
SMXJ – Down On Me
Moody and slower deep house track with very atmospheric lower key main vocal. Rally like the gated string theme that is fulfilling the mood of the track, same... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #progressivehouse #deephouse #indieelectronic #nagamag #musicmagazine
Christian Cohle – Strength
Amazing vocal, just amazing, so well produced, like all the sounds used in the song. Melancholic music goes so well with the vocal, subtle and very good effect... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #triphop #idm #glitch #nagamag #musicmagazine IG: @christiancohle TW: @christiancohle
Damian Boylan – Inflection Point
With cinematic beginning and beautiful piano theme layered with blissful strings, track progresses so good. Love the vocals, all the layers and how they are us... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #downtempo #organichouse #melodictechno #house #nagamag #musicmagazine IG: @damian_boylan
The White Owl – Rhode Rider – Strange Days
Beautiful deep house track with soft kick drum and bass line but enough groove within. Really like the vocals, well produced and edited with smooth delay effec... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #progressivehouse #deephouse #jackinhouse #nagamag #musicmagazine IG: @thewhiteowlmusic TW: @White_Owl_Music
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.