About Noise music
Noise music is a music genre that emerged in Europe in the 1910s. It is usually classed as a form of experimental music.
Well-known performers associated with it include The Velvet Underground, Stray Kids, Thurston Moore, Yegor Letov, Glenn Branca and Blixa Bargeld.
Noise music has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Japanoise and Harsh noise.
From Wikipedia
Noise music (or simply noise) is a subgenre of experimental music that is characterised by its use of unwanted noise as a primary musical element. The genre has roots in early 20th century avant-garde music, but later drew influence from industrial and electronic music. It is characterized by a rejection of conventional music theory and traditional song structures, often featuring little or no melody, rhythm, or harmony. This type of music tends to challenge the conventional distinction between musical and non-musical sound.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Noise music.
Key artists
- The Velvet Underground
- Stray Kids
- Thurston Moore
- Yegor Letov
- Glenn Branca
- Blixa Bargeld
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Questions people ask
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Frequently asked questions
What is Noise music?
Noise music is a music genre that emerged in Europe in the 1910s. It is usually classed as a form of experimental music.
Where and when did Noise music originate?
Noise music originated in Europe in the 1910s.
Who are famous Noise music artists?
The Velvet Underground, Stray Kids, Thurston Moore, Yegor Letov, Glenn Branca and Blixa Bargeld.