Somewhat New To Electronia...Could Use Advice (techno, electronic, dance)

Draele · 02-07-2009, 03:26 AM

Hey all. I suppose I'll get right to the point- I can't see to put my finger on what all the genres of electronic music truly consist of- I love a lot of music, but my particular favorites have got to be those that are borderline progressive/heavy metal. Opeth, Agalloch, Amorphis, Tool, etc- if you've heard any of them in much detail you probably have a good idea the kind of sound I like. That being said I've recently become interested in some more electronic stuff and it seems I'm pretty into the heavier/darker sound just like my rock stuff...

Here's some songs I've really come to enjoy:

Orbital- Petrol
Fluke- Atombomb
Prodigy- Climbatize, Skylined, Claustrophobic Sting (This is probably my favorite electronic track, period)
Chemical Brothers- Private Psychedelic Reel
Future Sound of London- Dead Cities, Landmass
Also, while I'm not sure of what the songs were I've liked some Infected Mushroom & Astral Projection.

Drawing any parallels that you might suggest genres and/or specific artists/songs? Any suggestions are much appreciated.

johne · 02-07-2009, 05:31 PM

Sounds like you like the Bigbeat/Dance side of Electronic. See you like Chemical Brothers--you might also like: 'Dig Your Own Hole' and 'Get Up on it Like This' tracks. You might also like Chrystal Method and some Fatboy Slim. Have you discovered last.fm yet? If not, go to Last.fm - Discover new music with free internet radio and the largest music catalogue online. You can search for groups you like and you will get a selection of similar groups with rankings of how similar. You can also put in particular songs, like Claustrophobic Sting and you will get a list of songs that are similar. It's a good way to explore. I don't think I can put up links in this forum until I have 25 posts, but I put in Claustrophobic Sting for you on lost.fm, and this is the list I get:
I'll mail you the link in case this doesn't post.
Claustrophobic Sting â€“ Discover music at Last.fm
Probably not quite your taste, but have you found Aphex Twin and Kraftwerk yet? Two of my favorites for electronic. Might be worth a listen even if not quite what you are looking for.

johne · 02-07-2009, 06:01 PM

...also check out LFO (there are two bands named LFO--steer clear of the pop boy band). Try the track "Freak" from latest album--plus their first album 'Frequencies' is great techno/acid house--I think picked up on Kraftwerk and influenced Aphex Twin and Chemical Brothers.

Creo · 02-08-2009, 01:11 PM

try Justice. i think thatll suite you well

sexyahole · 02-08-2009, 01:25 PM

My Vote: Crystal Method, Mars Complex

Tweeq · 02-08-2009, 06:44 PM

Aphex Twin is great for electronic sounds with a dark undertone, depends on your taste tho, definitely worth a shot!

skashroomking · 02-12-2009, 02:31 PM

infected mushroom and ohgr

best techno bands - hands down

**Janszoon** · 02-12-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by skashroomking

infected mushroom and ohgr

best techno bands - hands down

Ohgr is great but not something I would even remotely consider techno.

Pornographie Nouveau · 02-12-2009, 02:57 PM

Thread needs more Kraftwerk.

**Janszoon** · 02-12-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draele

Drawing any parallels that you might suggest genres and/or specific artists/songs? Any suggestions are much appreciated.

You might like Vitalic. He has his light side but there's definitely a dark undertone to his music. Here's one of his songs:

02-07-2009, 03:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Draele Groupie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5	Somewhat New To Electronia...Could Use Advice Hey all. I suppose I'll get right to the point- I can't see to put my finger on what all the genres of electronic music truly consist of- I love a lot of music, but my particular favorites have got to be those that are borderline progressive/heavy metal. Opeth, Agalloch, Amorphis, Tool, etc- if you've heard any of them in much detail you probably have a good idea the kind of sound I like. That being said I've recently become interested in some more electronic stuff and it seems I'm pretty into the heavier/darker sound just like my rock stuff... Here's some songs I've really come to enjoy: Orbital- Petrol Fluke- Atombomb Prodigy- Climbatize, Skylined, Claustrophobic Sting (This is probably my favorite electronic track, period) Chemical Brothers- Private Psychedelic Reel Future Sound of London- Dead Cities, Landmass Also, while I'm not sure of what the songs were I've liked some Infected Mushroom & Astral Projection. Drawing any parallels that you might suggest genres and/or specific artists/songs? Any suggestions are much appreciated.

02-08-2009, 01:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
sexyahole Groupie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15	My Vote: Crystal Method, Mars Complex __________________ Top Artists: The Prodigy, The Crystal Method, Mars Complex, Stanton Warriors, Burial, Distance BREAKBEATz and DUBSTEP iz de bess!!!

02-07-2009, 05:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
johne Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, NY, USA Posts: 114	Sounds like you like the Bigbeat/Dance side of Electronic. See you like Chemical Brothers--you might also like: 'Dig Your Own Hole' and 'Get Up on it Like This' tracks. You might also like Chrystal Method and some Fatboy Slim. Have you discovered last.fm yet? If not, go to Last.fm - Discover new music with free internet radio and the largest music catalogue online. You can search for groups you like and you will get a selection of similar groups with rankings of how similar. You can also put in particular songs, like Claustrophobic Sting and you will get a list of songs that are similar. It's a good way to explore. I don't think I can put up links in this forum until I have 25 posts, but I put in Claustrophobic Sting for you on lost.fm, and this is the list I get: I'll mail you the link in case this doesn't post. Claustrophobic Sting â€“ Discover music at Last.fm Probably not quite your taste, but have you found Aphex Twin and Kraftwerk yet? Two of my favorites for electronic. Might be worth a listen even if not quite what you are looking for.

02-07-2009, 06:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
johne Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, NY, USA Posts: 114	...also check out LFO (there are two bands named LFO--steer clear of the pop boy band). Try the track "Freak" from latest album--plus their first album 'Frequencies' is great techno/acid house--I think picked up on Kraftwerk and influenced Aphex Twin and Chemical Brothers.

02-08-2009, 01:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Creo Groupie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 9	try Justice. i think thatll suite you well

02-08-2009, 06:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tweeq Groupie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South London Posts: 3	Aphex Twin is great for electronic sounds with a dark undertone, depends on your taste tho, definitely worth a shot!

02-12-2009, 02:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
skashroomking Groupie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: AMERICA!!!!!!!!!! Posts: 24	infected mushroom and ohgr best techno bands - hands down

02-12-2009, 02:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pornographie Nouveau Hip Priest Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 302	Thread needs more Kraftwerk.