Experimental Vocal

Experimental vocal music is a genre characterized by unconventional and innovative uses of the human voice, often pushing the boundaries of traditional singing. This genre emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly in the avant-garde and underground music scenes, and gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. Defining characteristics include extended vocal techniques, such as overtones, whispers, and screams, as well as the incorporation of electronic manipulation and processing. The genre's cultural significance lies in its ability to challenge traditional notions of vocal expression, often conveying emotional intensity and intimacy. Experimental vocal music intersects with genres like electronic, avant-garde, and world music, while its emphasis on vocal experimentation sets it apart from more conventional styles. Notable for its use of dissonance, fragmentation, and atmospheric soundscapes, this genre has inspired a devoted following and influenced a wide range of musical styles.

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Ancient DNA
Single - Released October 22, 2024

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Amy Denio
Anna Homler
Antonina Nowacka
Björk
Björk Guðmundsdóttir
C. Spencer Yeh
Christine Hoberg
Dagmar Krause
Diamanda Galás
Fatima Miranda
Holly Herndon
Jaap Blonk
Kate Soper
Klaus Nomi
Laurie Anderson
Lichens
Maja Ratkje
Masma Dream World
Meredith Monk
Non Credo
Pamela Z
Phil Minton
Sainkho Namtchylak
You Are Wolf
Björk
Laurie Anderson
Meredith Monk
Christine Hoberg
Klaus Nomi
Sainkho Namtchylak
Björk Guðmundsdóttir
Diamanda Galás
Antonina Nowacka
Holly Herndon
Maja Ratkje
Anna Homler
You Are Wolf
Dagmar Krause
Pamela Z
Amy Denio
Lichens
Jaap Blonk
Phil Minton
Kate Soper
Fatima Miranda
Non Credo
Masma Dream World
C. Spencer Yeh