[British music genres and the global music market] What is Wave? History and Characteristics Electronic Music

Wave Music is a new genre of music that was born in the 2000s. This music is especially popular in the UK, and is a hit mainly in London. This music is said to be a genre that was developed by connecting track makers such as minors in communities, etc., and is a music genre that targets relatively young generations. We are currently expanding in Europe.

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What is Wave?

Wave is music classified as electronic bass music. The music is said to have originated in an online community, made by young people who have never been to clubs. Therefore, the BPM range is wide, from 100 to 140, and it is music that is not conscious of how it sounds in a club. The music is characterized by having melodic synths, female vocals and Trap-esque beats. The fact that there are almost no four-on-the-floor works can be said to be easy-listening music. Also, while Wave has a lot of sounds that give a dark and cold impression overall, it emphasizes melodies that have a sweet atmosphere. Wave has also been released on his streaming platforms such as YouTube, and since the late 2010s, live performances have become popular. In the 2020s, music that is fused with trance has also appeared.

History of Wave Music

Wave Music is considered music born in the 2010s. Originally, track makers who were too old to enter clubs connected online, formed a community, and created music. The origin of this music is said to be in London, England. Around 2013, the existence of this music itself began to be recognized, and in 2015 the compilation album wave 001, which included tracks by producers such as Klimeks, Skit, Spoze, and Nvrmore, was released, making it publicly recognized. became. In 2016, wave 002 was released following this.

Since 2016, Wave Music live events have been held, and many people are visiting, especially in London. And around 2017, this genre will undergo further changes. Australian producers Skeler and Ytho began incorporating elements of trance and hardstyle to create music that blended into Wave.

Wave Music that flows even in the club

Wave is music that was originally produced by minors, and although it is a genre produced by people who do not know club music in the first place, it has spread to clubs. Wave is based on the atmosphere of Vaporwave, incorporating elements of Dubstep and Trap quite a bit, and in the 2020s, elements such as trance are also being introduced. Not only UK big DJs and famous clubs, but also all over Europe, the United States and Canada, etc. are currently spreading through the Internet, and there is a possibility of further popularity.