This blog is dedicated to the investigation and dissemination of information about the genre of music known as Dark Electronic Music.

Dark Electronic Music is a genre that blends elements of Industrial, Goth Rock, EBM, and some variations of Electronic Dance Music (tho’ not exclusive to that). It also has been known to incorporate other genres into its sounds as well. The genre itself is also not limited to just instrumental tracks; many songs have vocals. Artists in this genre range from being very popular such as VNV Nation, Immanu El, and Covenant, to are lesser known such as Dementia Senex, Virgins O.R Pigeons, and Dawn of Ashes.

Many people ask how they can get started with this music; you can find a list of artists here:

http://soundcloud.com/groups/dark-electronic-music

Please feel free to comment on what you think of the music and/or if you wish to be added or removed from the list.

Dark Electronic Music is a new genre, that is a subset of electronic music as a whole. The genre is considered to be a darker version of other popular genres such as house, or trap. In this post I want to talk about the genre, and how it can be accessed.

The genre was born in the early 2010’s, and has since exploded since then. Artists like Flume, Porter Robinson, Madeon, Cashmere Cat, and many more have helped propel the genre into the mainstream media. These artists and more have been able to take their love of electronic music and experimentation with sound design and put it into a new form of art.

If you are interested in getting involved with Dark Electronic Music, here are some helpful tips to get you started:

1) Find an artist you really enjoy. Do they have a soundcloud? A Youtube Channel? Maybe even a Facebook Page?

2) Start listening! There are many different styles within the genre, so it might take some time to find your favorite artist. Once you find them though, listen to them! Listen to all of their songs on repeat!

3) Download some music making software (FL Studio 20 for example). Make your own dark electronic song! It can be very simple if

Dark Electronic Music is an umbrella term for all underground electronic music. This includes genres such as dark ambient, darkwave, dungeon synth, and black metal. Dark Electronic Music is technically very similar to mainstream electronic music with the exception that it’s dominated by the underground.

Most artists in this genre create their own sounds, instruments, and songs on their own time, and often release them for free. They are not motivated by money or fame but simply a desire to express themselves through sound.

By creating your own sounds you begin to understand the genre of dark electronic music better than if you just listened to it passively. Creating your own sounds will help you appreciate the time, effort and skill it takes to make something new in this genre.

Dark Electronic Music is a large and growing genre of music that combines elements of dark ambient, darkwave, industrial, harsh EBM, noise, power electronics, doom metal and ethereal wave in order to create a form of contemporary music that focuses on creating a feeling of dread and unease through use of discordant and often disturbing sounds. Often times, the music can be classified into sub-genres such as dungeon synth (medieval dungeon soundscapes), horror synth (music inspired by horror movies), death industrial (dark ambient mixed with industrial), black ambient (black metal mixed with dark ambient) or any other combination of the above.

The label “dark electronic” as a whole is not very profitable for artists as it is not very popular, but it is enjoyed by many people who like to listen to something other than Top 40 songs that all sound the same. The scene is also filled with some very nice people who are happy to share their art with others and don’t mind talking about how they make their own music. Most artists associated with the genre do not use computers to make their music at all, instead opting for older analog synthesizers or even hand-made instruments.

If you want to get started in Dark Electronic Music, start off by listening to

Dark Electronic Music is a genre of music that uses electronic instrumentation and effects to create sounds that are dark, moody, mysterious and sometimes eerie. It can include many different styles including: Industrial, Ambient, Experimental and EBM (Electronic Body Music).

This is a genre that has been around for decades and includes artists such as Front Line Assembly, Skinny Puppy, Delerium, Portion Control, Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, Coil and many more.

When people think of Electronic Music they often think of techno or EDM but this is only one part of the world of electronic music. Dark Electronic Music is perhaps the most interesting part because it’s where you’ll find some of the most creative and innovative artists.

Most dark electronic artists do not use computers at all when making their music. They rely on analog synthesizers, effects boxes and drum machines (such as the Roland TR-909). This gives their music a very distinctive sound.

If you are new to this genre here are some suggestions for getting started: Listen to some of the artists mentioned above.

There are also some great Dark Electronic Music compilations available such as “The Future Sound of London – The Isness” or “Front Line

Dark Electronic Music is a genre of music that emphasizes the use of synthesizers and vocals that may or may not be distorted, as well as beats and tempos that are often slower than other popular genres. The genre combines elements of dark wave, synthwave, ethereal wave, experimental, industrial and more.

Dark Electronic Music is often divided into several subgenres. These include:

Darkwave – Dark wave is a musical genre that emerged from the new wave and post-punk movement in the late 1970s. Building on those basic principles, dark wave adds dark, introspective lyrics and an undertone of sorrow.

Ethereal – Ethereal music is a subgenre of darkwave music and is sometimes also referred to as ethereal wave, neoclassical darkwave, or heavenly voices. The genre is generally characterized by its ethereal vocals and use of classical instruments like the piano coupled with electronic instrumentation.

Synthwave – Synthwave (also called Retrowave) is a musical style developed in the late 2000s and early 2010s influenced by 1980s film soundtracks (especially action, science fiction and horror films), video game music and pop culture (mainly early to mid-1980s). The term “synthwave”

Dark Electronic Music, often abbreviated as Darkwave, is an umbrella term for a group of subgenres that were pioneered by acts such as Throbbing Gristle and Suicide in the late 1970s.

It has since evolved from its Industrial roots to encompass a broader spectrum of sounds. Although most darkwave music features dark or melancholic themes, this is not always the case; there are many artists who create cheerful or whimsical tunes that are still considered to be within the genre.

The subgenres vary greatly in terms of instrumentation, tempo, lyrics and general feel; some are rock-like in structure, with traditional band configurations, while others are more experimental or ambient in nature. The common thread that binds these styles together is a reliance on synthesizers, drum machines and other electronic equipment.