Lo-Fi
Everything published on Viyolens under Lo-Fi — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The History of Bedroom Pop
The DIY impulse has been there since the cassette era. The internet made it a genre. Here's the full history.
Indie Rock Subgenres, Explained
The genre quietly split into a whole family of branches over the decades. Knowing them makes the whole thing far less confusing.
Bedroom Pop Subgenres, Explained
One genre, half a dozen distinct sounds. Here's how the main strands of bedroom pop split apart and what actually links them.
A Beginner's Guide to Bedroom Pop
Self-produced, online-first and emotionally close — bedroom pop changed what it takes to make and distribute music. Here's what defines the genre.