Béla Bartók, one of Hungary’s greatest composers, experiments with dissonance and the gravitas of tranquility to give a new meaning to the classical — a genre that both calls attention to, and calms, our greatest fears.
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From his comedic roots as Pink Guy on SoundCloud to creating introspective albums like BALLADS 1 and SMITHEREENS, Joji boasts a uniquely consistent music style, interestingly combining emo rap and melodic trap. Through genre-blurring soundscapes and poignant lyricism, Joji has seamlessly transcended his internet persona, solidifying his position as a compelling force in the global music scene.
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Mort Garson’s album Mother Earth’s Plantasia is a cult classic for synthesizer and plant aficionados everywhere.
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Alice Phoebe Lou defies genres and musical conventions to create an experimental sound that explores collective nostalgia, intimacy, and female empowerment.
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From creating Bon Iver’s first intimate album in a secluded cabin, to his most recent sonic experimentation, Justin Vernon has continued to reinvent his band’s multi-faceted sound.
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Beach House didn’t invent dream pop, but their influence on the sound transformed '80s shoegaze into its own art form.
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Kero Kero Bonito is never afraid to experiment with the sound and themes of its music, but its members refuse to let go of the optimistic outlook that defines them.
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A journey throughout time, the baroque style influenced a heartfelt, unique pocket of music that is still evolving.
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Will Toledo’s solo project fuses spacey guitar-riffs with confessional lyrics to strike at the heart of personal ennui.
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For a long time, there wasn’t a very direct bridge between the soundscapes of ambient music and the world of underground techno — until Daniel Avery built it.
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Melody’s Echo Chamber uses experimental instrumentals and multilingual lyrics to explore the rabbit hole of her imaginative mind.
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100 gecs’ genre-bending experimental music embraces the chaos of the Internet Age.
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Some artists make folk music, and others are pop connoisseurs, but rising star Maggie Rogers crafts a perfect marriage between the two genres.
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With only one album and five Grammys to his name while relying heavily on iPhone-recorded sound bites, FINNEAS may have effectively democratized innovative music production.
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