Trip Hop
Everything published on Viyolens under Trip Hop — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The History of Trip Hop
Trip hop's story runs from Bristol's clubs and sound systems through three landmark albums to a press label the artists themselves resisted.
Trip Hop Subgenres, Explained
There's no official subgenre chart for this one — but there are clear strands, and telling them apart makes the whole genre click.
A Beginner's Guide to Trip Hop
New to trip hop? Here's everything you need to get your bearings, from Bristol's sound-system roots to the artists and albums worth hearing first.
Essential Trip Hop Albums Explained
Four records explain almost everything about this genre. Here's what makes each one essential, and the order to hear them in.
Chillout Subgenres, Explained
One word, eight different rooms — here's how chillout's subgenres actually relate to one another, and who represents each one best.
Breakbeat Subgenres, Explained
Breakbeat is not one thing. The term covers everything from hip-hop to jungle, drum and bass, big beat, trip-hop and breakcore. Here's a plain breakdown of the main branches and what makes each distin...
The Best Trip Hop Songs Right Now
No time for a whole album? These eight tracks are the fastest, sharpest way into trip hop's sound, mood by mood.
Trip Hop for Newcomers: Where to Start
No history lesson, no subgenre chart — just three albums in the right order and a bit of encouragement to stick with it.
The Best Trip Hop Artists to Know
Beyond the three famous names, trip hop has a wider cast worth knowing. Here's who they are, what set them apart, and which record to hear first.
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Breakbeat
Breakbeat uses chopped, syncopated drum patterns to create energetic grooves in UK dance music.
Chillout
Chillout is relaxed electronic music with atmospheric textures, gentle rhythms and a smooth, spacious feel.
Trip Hop
Trip hop blends downtempo hip-hop beats, electronic atmosphere and soulful sampling into a moody, cinematic sound.
