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About Post-rock
Post-rock is a music genre that emerged in Canada, United States and Europe in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of experimental rock. Its influences include shoegaze and Krautrock.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Sigur Rós, John Lydon, Mogwai, Talk Talk, Jónsi and Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
Post-rock has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Post-black metal.
From Wikipedia
Post-rock is a subgenre of experimental rock that emphasizes texture, atmosphere, and non-traditional song structures over conventional rock techniques. Post-rock acts can often combine rock instrumentation and stylings with unorthodox elements, such as patterns and minimal arrangements, or electronics and digital production, as a means of enabling the exploration of textures, timbres and different styles. Vocals, when present, can be used as an instrumental layer, with many bands opting for entirely instrumental compositions, although some still engage with the verse–chorus form. The genre is associated with the indie and underground music scenes.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Post-rock.
Key artists
- Sigur Rós
- John Lydon
- Mogwai
- Talk Talk
- Jónsi
- Godspeed You! Black Emperor
- Pete Doherty
- Múm
- Foals
- Slint
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Post-rock?
Post-rock is a music genre that emerged in Canada, United States and Europe in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of experimental rock. Its influences include shoegaze and Krautrock.
Where and when did Post-rock originate?
Post-rock originated in Canada, United States and Europe in the 1990s.
Who are famous Post-rock artists?
Sigur Rós, John Lydon, Mogwai, Talk Talk, Jónsi and Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q209137 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Post-rock – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- The Chappaquiddick Kids - Down by the River by amiantos – CC BY-SA 3.0