Fidget house is a subgenre of electronic dance music characterized by its frantic, stuttering rhythms, often accompanied by heavy, distorted synthesizers and punk-infused energy. Emerging in the mid-2000s, fidget house drew inspiration from 1980s disco, punk, and French house, with artists embracing a DIY ethos and raw, unpolished sound. The genre's popularity peaked around 2008-2010, with its irreverent, high-octane style captivating club-goers and festival crowds. Fidget house's cultural significance lies in its rejection of mainstream EDM's glossy sheen, instead embracing a lo-fi, avant-garde aesthetic. While sharing similarities with electro and indie dance, fidget house's distinctive "wonky" beats and abrasive textures set it apart. Its influence can be seen in the subsequent rise of EDM's "bass music" movement and its continued popularity in underground club scenes.
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