Kris Kross

The Wave is a loosely defined cluster of American post-hardcore/emo bands that surged in the early 2010s as emo-pop’s mainstream moment faded. The name was a tongue‑in‑cheek scene tag that stuck in press coverage, but it points to a real overlap in sound, ethos, and touring networks.

Connecticut indie is a regional strain of U.S. indie rock that blends the heartfelt directness of emo-revival with the fuzzy guitars, DIY ethics, and adventurous textures of New England’s underground.

Deep southern trap is a moody, bass-forward branch of Southern U.S. trap distinguished by subterranean 808 subs, sparse but hard-hitting drums, and minor-key, cinematic textures. It places atmosphere and low‑end pressure at the center, often pairing sliding 808s with ominous pads, bells, or plucked…

Kids hip hop is children’s and family-oriented music that applies the rhythms, rhyme schemes, and production aesthetics of hip hop to age-appropriate themes.

Machine rock is a hybrid rock style that fuses hard-edged rock instrumentation with the rigid pulse, repetition, and synthetic textures of industrial and electronic music.

Pop rap blends the rhythmic vocal delivery and beat-centric production of hip hop with the catchy hooks, polished structures, and radio-friendly sensibilities of pop music.