Drill 'n' bass
| Drill 'n' bass | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Drum and bass, breakbeat, oldschool jungle, techno, IDM |
| Cultural origins | mid-1990s, United Kingdom |
| Typical instruments | Synthesizer, drum machine, sequencer, keyboard, sampler, percussion |
Drill 'n' bass is a style of electronic dance music which developed in the mid-1990s as IDM artists began experimenting with elements of drum and bass, breakbeat, and oldschool jungle music, utilizing powerful audio software programs, and deploying frenzied, irregular tempos that often discouraged dancing.[1][2] The experimental style was often interpreted as having a lightly parodic relationship with the dance styles that inspired it.[3]
Early exponents of drill 'n' bass included Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, and Luke Vibert.[4][5] Pioneering releases in the style included Aphex Twin's Hangable Auto Bulb EP (1995) and Squarepusher's Conumber EP (1995). By the end of the 1990s, the style had largely dissipated.[6]
References
- ↑ Greene, Paul D.; Porcello, Thomas, eds. (1 March 2010). Wired for Sound: Engineering and Technologies in Sonic Cultures. Wesleyan University Press. p. 161. ISBN 0819565164.
- ↑ AllMusic
- ↑ Simon Reynolds. Energy Flash: A Journey Through Rave Music and Dance Culture. Soft Skull Press, 2012.
- ↑ AllMusic
- ↑ Simon Reynolds. Energy Flash: A Journey Through Rave Music and Dance Culture. Soft Skull Press, 2012.
- ↑ AllMusic
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