Dance Rock

Dance rock is a vibrant genre characterized by its infectious, energetic rhythms, often driven by prominent basslines, synthesizers, and driving guitar work. Emerging in the late 1970s and 1980s, dance rock draws from post-punk's new wave and synth-pop elements, incorporating catchy hooks and anthemic choruses. The genre's heyday was in the 1980s, with a resurgence in the 2000s. Culturally, dance rock embodies the spirit of carefree, hedonistic revelry, often focusing on themes of love, youth, and liberation. Its fusion of rock's raw energy and electronic dance music's (EDM) rhythmic precision sets it apart from similar styles like indie rock and pop. With its blend of nostalgic retro flair and modern production, dance rock's appeal lies in its ability to get crowds moving, making it a staple in both alternative and mainstream music scenes.

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Ask That God (Deluxe)
Album - 14 Tracks - Released January 24, 2025

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Gossmann
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Izzy Tube
Jay Taylor
Jesus Jones
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Len
Level 42
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Lotus
Lulu Lewis
Marcco
Michael Hutchence
Mick Jagger
Moshi Moshi and the Moist Boys
Mr Foster
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Number One Popstar
Of All Things
Pattern Pusher
Pet Shop Boys
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Rogue Traders
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The Big Pink
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The Prodigy
The Ramona Flowers
Tiger
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Empire Of The Sun
Depeche Mode
Robbie Williams
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No Doubt
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INXS
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Franz Ferdinand
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The Prodigy
Simple Minds
New Order
The Stone Roses
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The B-52's
Scissor Sisters
Garbage
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Robert Palmer
QUEEN BEE
Dragonette
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Level 42
DEVO
Chromeo
Oingo Boingo
High Jinx
ABC
Hot Chip
Mick Jagger
Primal Scream
EMF
Gang Of Four
Len
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The Charlatans
Tom Tom Club
Afterclass
Alaska
Gary Glitter
Happy Mondays
T-Pistonz+KMC
Jesus Jones
FITZ
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Bodyrockers
Big Audio Dynamite
Band of Silver
The Shamen
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Toni Basil
Nightfall District
Rogue Traders
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Tiger
Gossmann
The Power Station
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Night Drive
Argonaut & Wasp
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Supermax
A Certain Ratio
The Ramona Flowers
Deal Casino
BRUX
Kavka Shishido
Number One Popstar
Blue Wave
Don't Believe in Ghosts
Kids Of 88
The Big Pink
Delachute
Floating Anarchy
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Karla Devito
Mr Foster
GLADDEN
ASHBA
Michael Hutchence
Trace Cyrus
Kate Pierson
Cesar Nardini
Dead Cassette
Of All Things
Everyone Says Hi
Izabo
Scooped Up!
KOLARS
Jay Taylor
HeMeets
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Brasko
Freschard