Electronic music developed through new technology of the early to mid-seventies. Many historians site Krafterk from Germany as bringing electronic music into the mainstream with their 1975 pop hit "Autobahn." Another wave of keyboard musicians came in the 1980s with new wave and the new electronic sound of pop. Artists that dominated this era included Depeche Mode, New Order, Erasure, Pet Shop Boys and more underground groups like Front 242, 808 State and Bomb The Bass. In the 1990s electronic music battled for mainstream prominence. The development of the rave scene from the late eighties through early 2000s created an entire new world of music. Below are links to lists of commonly requested electronic songs at parties and clubs. Electronic Music 1980s Electronic Music 1990s Electronic Music 2000s © Playlist Research. All rights reserved. |