Music Genres Explained
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Genres Explained — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Bachata Subgenres, Explained
No dance-school marketing here: the honest, plain-spoken breakdown of traditional, modern and sensual bachata, and where each one actually came from.
A Beginner's Guide to Electro
Robotic vocals, drum machines and a bassline built for a car boot — here's what electro actually is, where it came from, and which records to hear first.
The Best Electro Artists to Know
From a 1982 New York block party to Detroit's cold machine funk — these are the electro artists who actually shaped the sound.
Electro for Newcomers: Where to Start
You don't need a music degree to get into electro — just five records, in the right order, and a decent pair of headphones.
Essential Electro Albums Explained
Electro is a singles genre at heart, so its handful of essential electro albums matter all the more. Here's what to hear and why.
Electro Subgenres, Explained
Electro subgenres genuinely diverged over the decades — here's how New York, Detroit, Miami and European electro actually differ.
The Best Electro Songs Right Now
Robotic vocals and drum machines that still sound sharp today — these are the best electro songs, from Planet Rock to Fresh Is the Word.
A Beginner's Guide to Bachata
What bachata actually is, in plain terms: the instruments, the rhythm, a short history and the three styles you'll hear people argue about.
