New Rave

New rave is a genre characterized by its frenetic energy, eclectic blend of indie rock, electronic, and dance music elements, and often, a DIY ethos. Emerging in the mid-2000s, new rave drew inspiration from the UK's rave and indie scenes, as well as global influences like Afrobeat and Bollywood. The genre's sound is marked by driving rhythms, synthesizer-heavy instrumentation, and often, distorted, effects-heavy vocals. Notable for its fusion of punk's raw energy with the dancefloor appeal of electronic music, new rave captivated a generation of music fans disillusioned with mainstream rock. With its genre-bending approach and irreverent attitude, new rave both reflected and influenced the cultural zeitgeist of the late 2000s, resonating with fans seeking a more experimental and inclusive musical experience.

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Get To Heaven (The B-Sides)
Ep - 4 Tracks - Released April 18, 2025

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Il Genio
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LCD Soundsystem
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MSTRKRFT
Maza
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Michelangelo Russo
Midnight Juggernauts
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New Decade
New Young Pony Club
No More Lies
Oneplayz
Peaches
Peter Bjorn and John
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Pigo
RadioKillaZ
Rayshxxn
Richie K
Sanxion
Shit Robot
Simian Mobile Disco
Simon Holmes
Soulwax
Strange Rollers
Subjects
Swankout
The Avalanches
The Blind Suns
The Faint
The Futureheads
The Juan Maclean
The Kills
The Knife
The Rakes
The Rapture
The Rumblist
The Sonic Boom Foundation
The Sunshine Underground
The Ting Tings
The Whitest Boy Alive
These New Puritans
Thoams
Tiga
Tom Vek
Trademark
Vinyl Junkie
Vulk
We Are Scientists
White Lies
Wild Beasts
XtronX
YACHT
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Young Knives
Zoot Woman
calmface
dj saratonin
dossyx
Crystal Castles
M.I.A.
Phoenix
Justice
Metronomy
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Peter Bjorn and John
LCD Soundsystem
Bloc Party
The Avalanches
The Whitest Boy Alive
Chromeo
Editors
White Lies
Hot Chip
Gossip
Klaxons
The Ting Tings
Soulwax
Everything Everything
The Kills
Tiga
The Knife
Peaches
Digitalism
Hercules & Love Affair
Trademark
Django Django
The Rapture
We Are Scientists
The Futureheads
Mystery Jets
Simian Mobile Disco
The Faint
YACHT
!!!
Black Kids
Il Genio
Wild Beasts
Fischerspooner
New Young Pony Club
These New Puritans
Kap Bambino
MSTRKRFT
Midnight Juggernauts
Holy Ghost!
The Juan Maclean
Does It Offend You, Yeah?
The Rakes
Zoot Woman
Datarock
Late of the Pier
Kids Of 88
Tom Vek
Young Knives
Shit Robot
The Sunshine Underground
White Rose Movement
Sanxion
Maza
Duchess Says
Amy Kisnorbo
dossyx
Subjects
Vinyl Junkie
Swankout
Vulk
Luna-C
dj saratonin
Bobby
Dartz!
Michelangelo Russo
Instinkt
calmface
RadioKillaZ
New Decade
The Rumblist
Thoams
Baddies
Hugo Race & The True Spirit
No More Lies
Corn Flakes
XtronX
Rayshxxn
The Blind Suns
Kubichek!
Strange Rollers
I Know That You Know
Economix
DJ Deluxe
Nefti
Future Conditional
Spunky
Oneplayz
Hatework Machine
Idealz
Shut Your Eyes And You'll Burst Into Flames
E-Lab Rat
Planetakis
The Sonic Boom Foundation