House
Known for its steady 4/4 beat, repetitive rhythms, and soulful vocals.
- Notable Artists: Frankie Knuckles, Daft Punk, Disclosure.
- Frankie Knuckles - "Beyond the Mix"
- Daft Punk - "Homework"
- Disclosure - "Settle"
- Inner City - "Paradise"
- Black Box - "Dreamland"
Techno
Characterized by its use of synthesizers, minimalistic arrangements, and driving beats.
- Notable Artists: Jeff Mills, Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin.
- Jeff Mills - "Waveform Transmission Vol. 1"
- Carl Cox - "F.A.C.T."
- Richie Hawtin - "DE9 | Closer to the Edit"
- Juan Atkins - "Sonic Sunset"
- Model 500 - "Classics"
Trance
Features a hypnotic and uplifting sound, often with melodic synths and anthemic builds.
- Notable Artists: Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Tiesto.
- Paul van Dyk - "Out There and Back"
- Armin van Buuren - "76"
- Tiesto - "In My Memory"
- Sasha & Digweed - "Northern Exposure"
- BT - "IMA"
Dubstep
Known for its heavy basslines, wobbles, and syncopated rhythms.
- Notable Artists: Skrillex, Benga, Rusko.
- Skrillex - "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites"
- Benga - "Diary of an Afro Warrior"
- Rusko - "O.M.G.!"
- Burial - "Untrue"
- Coki - "Boomba / Tortured"
Drum and Bass (DnB)
Features fast breakbeats, heavy basslines, and often incorporates elements of jungle.
- Notable Artists: Goldie, Roni Size, LTJ Bukem.
- Goldie - "Timeless"
- Roni Size / Reprazent - "New Forms"
- LTJ Bukem - "Logical Progression"
- Noisia - "Split the Atom"
- Pendulum - "Hold Your Colour"
Ambient
Known for its atmospheric and ethereal soundscapes, often used for relaxation or meditation.
- Notable Artists: Brian Eno, Aphex Twin, Stars of the Lid.
- Brian Eno - "Music for Airports"
- Aphex Twin - "Selected Ambient Works 85-92"
- Stars of the Lid - "The Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid"
- Moby - "Ambient"
- Harold Budd & Brian Eno - "The Pearl"
Breakbeat
Features broken drum patterns and syncopated rhythms, often found in early electronic music.
- Notable Artists: The Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim.
- The Prodigy - "Music for the Jilted Generation"
- Chemical Brothers - "Exit Planet Dust"
- Fatboy Slim - "You've Come a Long Way, Baby"
- Basement Jaxx - "Remedy"
- Groove Armada - "Vertigo"
IDM (Intelligent Dance Music)
Known for its experimental and complex compositions, blurring the lines between electronic and avant-garde music.
- Notable Artists: Aphex Twin, Autechre, Boards of Canada.
- Aphex Twin - "Selected Ambient Works 85-92"
- Autechre - "Tri Repetae"
- Boards of Canada - "Music Has the Right to Children"
- Squarepusher - "Feed Me Weird Things"
- Plaid - "Not for Threes"
- Floating Points - "Crush"
Electro
Features a futuristic sound with robotic and computerized elements.
- Notable Artists: Kraftwerk, Afrika Bambaataa, Drexciya.
- Kraftwerk - "The Man-Machine"
- Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force - "Planet Rock: The Album"
- Drexciya - "Neptune's Lair"
- Anthony Rother - "Simulationszeitalter"
- Egyptian Lover - "On the Nile"
Chillwave
Known for its dreamy, nostalgic, and lo-fi sound, often associated with summer and beach vibes.
- Notable Artists: Washed Out, Toro y Moi, Neon Indian.
- Washed Out - "Life of Leisure" (EP)
- Toro y Moi - "Causers of This"
- Neon Indian - "Psychic Chasms"
- Beach House - "Teen Dream"
- Memory Tapes - "Seek Magic"
