Retro Tunes
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Retro music originated from the blues, as did most music even today. However, retro music as a whole is not limited to just a few genres from the '60s or '70s. Over the years, many genres and sub-genres have been created, giving a varied meaning to "retro" music. To simplify things, it generally stems from the popularization of different genres from the '70s, '80s, and early '90s.

For now, we will only be talking about those three eras. However, if you would like to include a different era or more information about the ones mentioned, please feel free to request them in our 'request form.'
Emerging from the nightlife of Philadelphia and New York City. Disco made its way into mainstream clubs, revolutionizing dance culture. Its upbeat combination of soul, funk, and Latin rhythms created a vibrant new genre and iconic dance styles that defined the decade.

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Image credit: Saturday Night Fever (produced by Robert Stigwood)
Starting in the Bronx, New York, in the early '70s, Hip Hop exploded in popularity during the '80s. Driven by beatboxing, MCing, and innovative DJing, it moved from block parties to global clubs, introducing entirely new genres of music and dance to the world.


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 Image credit: unknown but it is believed to be Glen E. Friedman
This era witnessed the rise of many iconic artists, including the legendary band Nirvana. These groups drew influence from various genres and sub-genres, breaking away from mainstream pop to create new, raw styles of music that defined a generation.


Learn more about the history of Alt Rock

 Image credit: Michael Lavine, 1991: Details Magazine.