Music Genre
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Genre — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Complete Guide to Psychobilly
Psychobilly fuses rockabilly's infectious energy with punk's aggressive attitude and horror aesthetics. Emerging from the late 1970s punk underground, this distinctive subgenre maintains devoted globa...
A Beginner's Guide to Speed Metal
Speed metal combines extreme technical skill with heavy metal melody. Discover the genre's history, its demands on musicians and why it remains influential across metal subgenres.
A Beginner's Guide to Hip Hop Music
Hip-hop is both a music genre and a cultural movement born in the Bronx fifty years ago. A guide to the four elements, the evolution from block parties to global phenomenon, and why hip-hop still matt...
The Complete Guide to Djent
Djent is a modern metal subgenre defined by a distinctive palm-muted guitar tone and technical complexity. Discover how this sound emerged and influences modern heavy music.
The Complete Guide to Roots Reggae
Roots reggae captures reggae at its most spiritually profound and politically uncompromising—celebrating African heritage, Rastafarian philosophy and conscious lyrics that inspire global musicians.
A Beginner's Guide to Future Funk
Future funk transforms sampled funk and soul through digital production, creating joyful, nostalgic-yet-futuristic music. This guide explores the genre's origins, key artists and how to discover new m...
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Djent
Djent is a progressive metal style built on syncopated riffs, precise rhythm and a tight, percussive guitar sound.
Future Funk
Sample-driven dance music with retro funk flavour, glossy production and a playful, upbeat feel.
Hip Hop Music
Hip hop music centres on beats, lyrical flow and production, spanning underground, mainstream and hybrid styles.
Psychobilly
Psychobilly fuses punk speed with rockabilly swing, twangy guitars and upright bass energy.
Roots Reggae
Roots reggae is a deep, conscious Jamaican style built on bass-heavy grooves, spirituality and message.
Speed Metal
Fast, aggressive metal built on high tempo riffs, tight precision and relentless drive.
