Avant-garde

Avant-garde music defies traditional norms, embracing experimentation and pushing the boundaries of sound. Characterized by unconventional instrumentation, dissonant harmonies, and unorthodox vocal styles, this genre rebels against mainstream conventions. Emerging in the early 20th century, avant-garde music evolved through various movements, from Dadaism to free improvisation. Its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s saw a flourishing of innovative artists who merged electronic music, noise, and folk elements. Avant-garde's cultural significance lies in its challenge to traditional notions of music, encouraging creativity and nonconformity. While related to genres like experimental, noise, and industrial, avant-garde's emphasis on artistic expression and conceptualism sets it apart. Notable elements include the use of extended techniques, tape manipulation, and multimedia performances, which blur the lines between music, art, and technology. This genre's fearless approach to sound creation continues to inspire artists and audiences alike, fostering a spirit of innovation and artistic freedom.

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36 KINGDOM
AFTRL1FE
ARCHI
Abshari
Alberto Ciccarini
Albons
Alistair Macdonald
Ampermut
Anika
Anzû Quartet
Art Music
BERGET
Banshee
Biava
Bradley Baker
Brandon Seabrook
Brimbrot
Béesau
Cacksakkah
Carlos Hof
Carty
Christoffer Højegaard
D.C.I.
DFZM
Daniel Menche
Dek Ulik
Dubb Parade
EVG
Emile Mosseri
Ennio Morricone
Ensemble Musikfabrik
Error404
Espíritu System
Ethan Élgar
G1nter
Gadie
Gerum
Giya Kancheli
HAR
Hannah Marshall
Hecate Music
Hylton Chilchik
IBE
Iraqui ZL
Iskarelyn
Istasha
JAAD
KNWLSY
Kill Dyll
Kronos Quartet
Ladobleve
Lesfm
Lisp
Luis Coren
MAJLOS
Machine Six
Masayo Koketsu
Memphis.
Michael Stephen Brown
Mickey D
New Music Players
Nito-Onna
OZLEMEK
Obskuros
Olga Octopus
PLC
PTD
Phew
Philipp Hasse
Pxter
REDD.
Raffaele Grimaldi
Rocket Rese
Ryutqc
Sergio Sorrentino
Sissi Rada
Stetch
Steve Reich
TURY
Tamriko Kordzaia
Toru Takemitsu
Toshiki Soejima
Tudo Taru
Unsuk Chin
Vivace
WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
YEKP
YUSSI
Yavomag
Yoko Ono
ZYZZCVNT
Zakyo
Zy
bludnymph
duisenbi
miostora
Ólafur Arnalds
МЕЗАМЕР
Ори!Зона!
White Noise Radiance
DFZM
LL Clawz
Number_i
CXSPER
Evlay
Grimes
Tkandz
Ennio Morricone
FKA twigs
Teezo Touchdown
XROSS
Yann Tiersen
ciaffa
Emile Mosseri
Britney Manson
Pale Jay
Ólafur Arnalds
Nito-Onna
Brown Noise
Wang
Pimmie
Ethan Élgar
Ruído Branco
Mucco
K y B
GELO
Tommy Cash
asteria
Icegergert
IC3PEAK
Louis Friedemann Thiele
Andre de Ridder
Zago
Iraqui ZL
Arca
Laurent Emmmerling
Mon Rovîa
CHINCHILLA
The Listening Planet
Konzerthaus Kammerorchester Berlin
The Irrepressibles
Niño de Elche
Guy Sigsworth
C!naH
Ben Russell
Hania Rani
WILLIS
PEOPLE 1
Yesan 雪山
Brain Timbre
John Metcalfe
ivri
BCN
Alberto Ciccarini
Tobias Sten
Chantress Seba
Cristobal Tapia De Veer
Natya
emptiness
Elita
J.Moods
Aquilegia
Nulteex
lumisoun
bigman
lucaf.
BodyHI
Frank Zappa
Kronkel Dom
TURY
John Adams
Other Nothing
G1nter
Christiane Marx
PMP
Pink Noise
Lil God Dan
VLOSPA
Kiliana
KYSLINGO
Boîte noire
The Paradox
Pierre Boulez
ORO600
Vingo
Merete Brettschneider
Venna
Lulu Helensworth
Voania
La Potter
Jérôme Rebotier
Jules Buckley
Music For Dogs
Nigo
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John + Jane Q. Public
Fan Sounds
Phoebe Killdeer
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