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Seapunk

Seapunk is a music genre in the 2010s. It is usually classed as a form of electronic music. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Seapunk

Seapunk is a music genre in the 2010s. It is usually classed as a form of electronic music.

From Wikipedia

Seapunk is a subculture and internet aesthetic that originated on Tumblr in 2011. It is associated with an aquatic-themed style of fashion, 3D net art, iconography, and allusions to popular culture of the 1990s. The advent of seapunk also spawned its own electronic music microgenre, featuring elements of Southern hip hop and pop music and R&B music of the 1990s. Seapunk gained limited popularity as it spread through the Internet, although it was said to have developed a Chicago club scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Seapunk?

Seapunk is a music genre in the 2010s. It is usually classed as a form of electronic music.

Where and when did Seapunk originate?

Seapunk originated in the 2010s.

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