ORTIES

Electroclash is a late-1990s/early-2000s fusion of 1980s synth-pop and new wave aesthetics with contemporary club-ready electro, techno, and house production.

Gothic rock is a dark, atmospheric branch of post-punk that emphasizes brooding moods, melodic basslines, baritone or icy vocal deliveries, and guitar textures drenched in chorus, delay, and reverb. Its lyrics often explore themes of romanticism, existential dread, night, mysticism, and decay…

Hip hop is a cultural and musical movement that emerged from Black, Latino, and Caribbean communities, centering around rapping (MCing), DJing/turntablism, sampling-based production, and rhythmic speech over beats. It prioritizes groove, wordplay, and storytelling, often reflecting the social…

Punk is a fast, abrasive, and minimalist form of rock music built around short songs, stripped-down instrumentation, and confrontational, anti-establishment lyrics.