Genre Breakdown

Electronic music isn’t built only from oscillators and envelopes — it’s built from intention. Every genre, every patch, every effect chain is really a search for one thing: How do we make listeners feel something?

Electronic music isn’t just a spectrum of genres — it’s a spectrum of workflows. Each style asks something different from you as a creator: different structure, different pacing, different emotional goals.

Built for movement and made to electrify, EDM is the global soundtrack of dance culture. From big room bangers to melodic drops, this genre unites the world through rhythm. Explore its subgenres, festival rise, and over 1,800 royalty-free tracks in our Groove EDM collections. No logins. Just dance.

Born in London’s underground and reborn through festival chaos, Dubstep is a genre built on tension, distortion, and sonic surprise. From deep UK roots to Brostep mayhem, explore the sound’s evolution — plus over 600 royalty-free tracks in our Mix It Up Vol 1 collection. No paywalls. Just bass.

From its underground Chicago origins to global dancefloors, House music remains the heartbeat of electronic culture. Explore the roots, subgenres, and modern scene — plus over 900 royalty-free tracks on our dedicated House Music site. This isn’t just a genre. It’s the groove that built the movement.

From neon nostalgia to analog dreams, Synthwave captures the pulse of the retro-future. Dive into its cinematic roots, discover the tools behind the sound, and explore over 3,600 royalty-free tracks hosted across four dedicated platforms. Synthz+ isn’t just a genre stop — it’s the synth-powered core of a digital movement.

From Acid House to Electroclash, explore the vibrant evolution of electronic music in this deep-dive series. Whether you're new to the scene or a lifelong fan, this A–Z breakdown reveals the origins, sounds, and culture behind the most influential genres in the game. Welcome to Part 1 of our electronic encyclopedia.