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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AFX
Aleksi Perälä
Aphex Twin
Beatwife
Bochum Welt
Bogdan Raczynski
Ceephax Acid Crew
DMX Krew
Datach'i
Datassette
Global Goon
MNLTH
Microlith
Mike & Rich
Missqulater
Monolog X
NYZ
Nullptr
RX-101
Rolando Simmons
Shedbug
Venetian Snares
Yee-King
µ-Ziq
Aphex Twin
µ-Ziq
Bochum Welt
Venetian Snares
Bogdan Raczynski
AFX
DMX Krew
Aleksi Perälä
Ceephax Acid Crew
Datassette
Mike & Rich
Datach'i
RX-101
Shedbug
Microlith
Global Goon
Rolando Simmons
Nullptr
Beatwife
MNLTH
Yee-King
Monolog X
NYZ
Missqulater