Braindance

Braindance is a subgenre of electronic music characterized by its frenetic, breakbeat-driven rhythms, often paired with intricate, jazz-influenced melodies and unconventional sound design. Emerging in the mid-1990s, braindance evolved from the UK's IDM (Intelligent Dance Music) scene, influenced by the experimental and avant-garde traditions of krautrock, acid house, and techno. During its peak in the late 1990s and early 2000s, braindance thrived as a cult phenomenon, attracting fans drawn to its cerebral, boundary-pushing approach to electronic music. Notable for its emphasis on sonic experimentation and eclecticism, braindance often incorporates elements of noise, ambient, and glitch music, setting it apart from more mainstream dance genres. Artists within this sphere are known for their innovative production techniques, resulting in a distinctive, futuristic sound that rewards close listening and rewards repeat exploration.

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RLD DT1
Single - Released February 17, 2025
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  1. February 17, 2025
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    RLD DT1
    1 tracks
  2. December 17, 2024
  3. November 20
  4. November 19
  5. November 8
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    MTP4
    1 tracks
  6. November 8
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    LA
    8 tracks
  7. November 8
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    GRFM
    1 tracks
  8. October 28
  9. October 23
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    WTAB CNX
    2 tracks
  10. October 18
  11. October 9
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    KW5a
    1 tracks
  12. October 4
  13. October 3
  14. October 1
  15. September 20
  16. September 17
  17. September 6
  18. September 4
  19. September 3
  20. August 28
  21. July 17
  22. June 28
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  25. June 6
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  31. April 4
  32. March 20
  33. December 13, 2023
  34. December 1
  35. September 30
  36. September 22
  37. September 1
  38. July 28
  39. July 24
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    MM2
    2 tracks
  40. July 24
  1. February 17, 2025
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    RLD DT1
    1 tracks
  2. November 20, 2024
  3. November 8
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    MTP4
    1 tracks
  4. November 8
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    GRFM
    1 tracks
  5. October 23
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    WTAB CNX
    2 tracks
  6. October 9
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    KW5a
    1 tracks
  7. October 3
  8. October 1
  9. September 17
  10. September 6
  11. September 4
  12. September 3
  13. August 28
  14. July 17
  15. June 18
  16. June 6
  17. April 4
  18. March 20
  19. December 13, 2023
  20. July 24