c/asklemmy · by SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml · 2y

What's that new genre of electronic music I hear in Ukrainian war videos?

It reminds me a bit of techno
The melody is played on an e-cowbell
The videos have this meme dog:

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Dran_Arcana@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 2y (4 replies)

"Phonk" traditionally referred to the music style itself without lyrics, but as most emerging music styles do, it's evolved into a sort of new-age emo/grunge mix of Phonk, Hip-Hop, and Alternative Rock. All of the below can be considered modern phonk, even though in the strictest sense, traditional phonk is lyricless. A lot of people will know the "phonk walk" song Why Not by Ghostface Playa

https://www.youtube.com/@trash-gang This youtube channel has popularized many of the rising artists in the genere as it's evolved over the last 3-4 years, and if you're looking for some recommendations from an enthusiast, check out (in no particular order):

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SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 2y

Oh great thanks! It's exciting to watch a new electronic music genre develop. The last time I was aware of that happening was around 2016 with Vaporwave...

wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Don't forget about Drift Phonk

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otter@lemmy.ca · 8 pts · 2y

Could you link some examples, it might help people figure it out.

Although this is more of a question for a different community

SiffaGroove@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 4 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Phonk