Shoegaze emerged in the UK and Ireland in the late 80s as a subgenre of indie The genre got its name as bands often stared at their shoes to change the pedals. In addition, shoegaze is ethereal and trance-like....
Indie Rock is a genre that started in the 80s mostly in the UK, US, and New Zealand. Originally, the term meant the music was made through independent record labels. Due to this, there was an DIY attitude...
Grunge is the Seattle Sound. It's the mixture of punk and metal defined by it's distorted guitars and introspective lyrics. It's also purely a genre that never thought it would get big, but thanks to Sub...
New Wave originated in the UK during the late 70s and 80s. It was originally a catch-all term for popular music after punk. Later, it boiled down to the humorous tone, danceability, angular guitar riffs,...
This week we've curated all sorts of metal to cover a genre that's expansive and timeless. So to cover the basics: lyrical themes are often focused on the occult, religion, and generally are dark + heavy,...
The British are BACK!! The 2nd wave is fun, synth-pop and full of new wave. It started in summer of 1982, peaked in 1983 and continued to rock through the 80s and some of the 90s. MTV and the Disco Demolition...
Glam Rock is a genre and fashion movement that began in the UK (1970s). The 'start' is said to begin in 1971 when Marc Bolan of T. Rex went on Top of the Pops dressed in satin and glitter. This genre...
The Punk Edit is here!! A genre that we've hinted at for weeks and emerged in the mid 70s. It's defined by its short, fasted pasted songs and shouting vocals. As well and anti-establishment lyrics that...
Psychedelic rackkkkk! A genre inspired by hallucinogens such as LSD, which is clearly heard through its use of feedback, electronics, long instrumentals, drug-related lyrics, heavy/distorted guitars, and...
60s Garage Rock is genre of many names-- proto-punk, frat rock, 60s punk. It became popular as The British Invasion inspired the youth to form their own bands. Simple chords, growling, distorted vocals,...
The British are coming!!! This week's playlist is all about the rising popularity of British bands/singers in the 60s. The Beatles song "I Wannna Hold Your Hand" launched America into Beatlemania and kickstarted...
This playlist is all about 50s Rock and Roll and how it came to be. We covered all the bases-- from major artists, songs, the beginning and decline.
Blue Suede Shoes- Carl Perkins
Rock Your Baby- Wanda...
