Rockabilly is one of the first styles of rock and roll music. It began in the early 1950s in the United States, especially in the South. This music style combines sounds from Western musical traditions, such as country music, with rhythm and blues.
Southern rock is a type of rock music and a style of American music. It began in the southern part of the United States, influenced by rock and roll, country, and blues. This music often uses electric guitars and vocal singing.
Country rock is a type of music that combines rock and country styles. It started in the mid-1960s and early 1970s when rock musicians began making songs with country sounds, and country musicians added rock elements to their music. These artists created songs that mixed rock and country themes, singing styles, and other musical instruments, especially pedal steel guitars.
Folk rock is a music genre that combines rock music with strong influences from English and American folk music. It developed in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom during the mid-1960s. In the U.S., folk rock began during the folk music revival.
Madchester was a music and culture movement that began in Manchester, England, during the late 1980s. It was closely linked to the indie dance movement, which combined elements of indie rock, acid house, psychedelic music, and 1960s pop. The term “Madchester” was created by Tony Wilson of Factory Records and became widely used by British music magazines in the early 1990s.
Britpop was a British music and cultural movement that began in the 1990s. It created bright, catchy alternative rock that was influenced by 1960s British pop music. The lyrics often focused on what it meant to be British and discussed topics related to British culture and society.
Jangle pop is a type of pop rock and indie rock music that uses bright, ringing guitar sounds and melodies similar to those from the 1960s. The “jangly” guitar sound is clear, sparkling, and played in a flowing, melodic way, often using 12-string electric guitars. This style is usually linked to bands from the late 1970s and early 1980s who were part of the post-punk music scene.
Dream pop is a type of music that comes from alternative rock and a style similar to the music of the 1960s. It focuses on creating a mood and using sounds that feel rich and full, just as much as it uses catchy melodies. The word “dreampop” was first used by Alex Ayuli of the band A.R.
Shoegaze is a type of music that comes from indie and alternative rock. It is known for dreamy sounds, vocals that are hard to hear clearly, and the use of many guitar effects that make the music sound fuzzy. This style began in the United Kingdom, especially in London and the Thames Valley area, during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Noise rock is a type of rock music that began in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Musicians mix rock music with loud, unusual sounds called noise. They use very high amounts of guitar distortion and feedback, mainly by playing electric guitars.