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Genre
dance rock
Parent Genre: rock

Dance rock is a genre that combines the upbeat rhythms of dance music with the raw energy of rock. It features heavy use of electronic instruments and synthesizers, as well as catchy hooks and driving beats. The music often has a retro feel, drawing inspiration from 80s new wave and post-punk. The vocals are typically delivered with a sense of urgency and passion, adding to the overall intensity of the sound.


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List of dance rock artists

Here is a list of dance rock artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the dance rock genre. You can find out what dance rock genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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