/r/idm
IDM (Intelligent Dance Music), also known as Braindance, is a style of electronic music originating in the early 1990s, defined by idiosyncratic experimentation rather than specific genre constraints. It emerged from the culture and sound palette of electronic and rave music styles such as ambient techno, acid house, Detroit techno and breakbeat, it has been regarded as better suited to home listening than dancing. Prominent artists include Aphex Twin, Autechre, Boards of Canada & Squarepusher.
IDM is a form of electronic music that emerged in the early 1990s, characterized by an abstract or cerebral sound better suited for home listening than dancing.
Stylistically, IDM tends to rely upon individualistic experimentation rather than adhering to characteristics associated with specific genres.
Prominent artists associated with the genre include Aphex Twin, Autechre, The Black Dog, the Orb, Luke Vibert, Squarepusher, and Boards of Canada.
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/r/idm
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my most idm-influenced track. spacious and evolving beats. enjoy!
01:31 UTC
TSF - Jardins Suspendus
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Your weekly /r/idm roundup for the week of November 17 - November 23, 2024
Sunday, November 17 - Saturday, November 23, 2024
###Top 10 Posts
###Top 5 Most Commented
| score | comments | title & link | mirrors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 comments | [bandcamp] Norfik - “Hundredfold” L.P out today on Jollies Records (free DL codes in the comments) | |
| 0 | 5 comments | [spotify] Here is my ultimate IDM playlist consisting of over 75 hours of classic tunes, Regularly updated. Shuffle Recommended ;) | |
| 3 | 4 comments | FOMO | |
| 0 | 3 comments | What do you think? | |
| 3 | 2 comments | [spotify] Beneath the Sun - Sonoluminescene | [BC] |
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Auragraph - 666 Ambience (Vijunns Remix) - My new remix of Auragraph is out now on Dais Records
21:42 UTC
Formen- Sachlichkeit (premiere)
18:32 UTC
rafa - 2nd sequence
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3kuad - 3 sided box
13:26 UTC
Syncom Data - Siren Drift
13:14 UTC
Egon Fisk - Acip Lellien Hungmeister [2009 - Belgium]
08:23 UTC
Stewart Keller - 25 Legged Giraffe
05:23 UTC
FOMO
Anyone else experiencing a sense of dreadful fear of missing out on undiscovered artists from time to time? I get these nights where I feel as though so much amazing music is passing me by, having not listened to so many artists yet. And also it’s not helping that a lot of IDM artists are rather niche and sometimes have a confusing discography lol.
03:47 UTC
Hazmat For Humanity - Territorial Love Affair (Official Music Video)
00:47 UTC
Beneath the Sun - Sonoluminescene
21:55 UTC
Lafla
19:57 UTC
Harvester - Stacking
15:16 UTC
Anthony Menzia - Language Can Also Corrupt Thought
14:00 UTC
Lackluster - Container (2000)
12:43 UTC
Vinkelvolten I
down to earth
09:20 UTC
avid.sequence - incandescent
21:36 UTC
Moaning Lisa and Bleeding Gums Murphy - Violet Night - {Ambient Jungle}
I hope you enjoy the vibe
18:26 UTC
💥1st track from new Album 'FOMO'💥🎹ʙʀᴇᴀᴋʙᴇᴀᴛ ʜᴀʀᴅᴄᴏʀᴇ║ʙɪɢ ʙᴇᴀᴛ║ᴛᴇᴄʜɴᴏ║ɪᴅᴍ║ʙʀᴇᴀᴋꜱ🎹 Play & Comment & Add to playlist & Subscribe▶️👍💬✔️🔔
17:07 UTC
using the MC-101 to travel to space
16:16 UTC
André 3000 - Day Moving
09:19 UTC
Can you hear the influence of IDM in Seven Sisters?
Hey IDM community,
I just released my album Seven Sisters, which blends experimental textures with more accessible, energetic structures. It’s got that glitchy, atmospheric vibe, but with a rhythmic and melodic flow that’s a bit more direct. While it’s not fully IDM, I’ve definitely been influenced by the genre’s intricate sound design and shifting, evolving rhythms.
I’m curious—can you spot any IDM influence in Seven Sisters? Are there moments in the sound design, the rhythms, or the overall feel that remind you of the artists you love in the genre?
Here’s the link to listen: https://linktr.ee/lastdancetheband
Would love to hear your thoughts on where you hear the connections, or even if you think it goes in a completely different direction. Thanks for taking the time to check it out, and I’m looking forward to any feedback or recommendations!
04:57 UTC
Just discovered these guys through some bancamps I follow. amazing
Never heard of these ppl till a few minutes ago and I'm immediately hooked.
04:57 UTC
Nucleoplasm - Europa
Came across this track randomly on YouTube. I thought it was interesting, some of the chopped breaks feel very IdM
03:22 UTC
Make Mills - Breaking Away
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Human #47 - Glydic 07
16:00 UTC
Recommendations? Looking for similar tracks; menacing, ominous, industrial, intense etc
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