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Genre
noise rock
Parent Genre: rock

Noise rock is a genre of music that combines elements of punk rock and experimental music. It is characterized by its use of dissonant and distorted sounds, unconventional song structures, and aggressive vocals. The genre often incorporates feedback, static, and other forms of noise into the music. It emerged in the 1980s and has since been popularized by bands such as Sonic Youth, HEALTH, and Fugazi. Noise rock is known for its raw and intense sound, and its rejection of traditional musical conventions.


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