Krautrock
Everything published on Viyolens under Krautrock — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Krautrock Subgenres, Explained
Krautrock is not one sound — it is five or six different streams sharing a time and a place. This guide maps the subgenres and explains what makes each one distinct.
The History of Ambient Music
Not invented on one date by one artist — here's how several separate traditions converged into ambient music, and where it branched from there.
The History of Krautrock
Krautrock grew from a specific cultural moment — a generation of West German artists determined to create music that was neither a copy of the past nor an imitation of Anglo-American rock. Here is the...
The Best Krautrock Artists to Know
Krautrock covers a wider range of sounds than any single name suggests. This guide introduces the artists who defined it — and explains why each one is worth knowing.
A Beginner's Guide to Krautrock
Krautrock is one of the great untapped corners of music history — experimental, hypnotic and unlike anything else. This guide explains what it is and exactly where to start.
Essential Krautrock Albums Explained
The canonical krautrock albums are referenced constantly but rarely explained. This guide covers what each essential record is doing — and what it teaches you about the genre's ideas.
The Best Krautrock Songs Right Now
Albums are where you learn what krautrock can do. Individual tracks are where you hear it in concentrated form. These are the essential songs — and what makes each one matter.
