Underground Listmaker

Electronic music spans a vast and diverse landscape, but the cold and dark subgenres hold a special place for their atmospheric depth and emotive intensity. These tracks are characterized by moody, intricate production, and often explore themes of introspection, dystopia, and the human condition. The artists in this realm push the boundaries of sound, crafting music that is both haunting and mesmerizing. The past few decades have seen a significant evolution in these subgenres, with innovation and experimentation leading to some truly unforgettable tracks. Electronic production is often associated with newer music...I don't necessarily agree with this, but there is a definite tendency towards some more recent tracks here. Nevertheless, there is a good amount of older stuff in this playlist as well. Below is an unranked (but carefully curated) playlist of some of my favorite cold and dark electronic songs from across the years. Hope you enjoy! 1. The Knife - Silent Shout  ||  S...

Similar / relevant lists:  Chelsea Wolfe Ranking , Radiohead Ranking ,  Björk Ranking , The Joy Formidable Ranking Low, the legendary slowcore band from Duluth, MN, has been one of my favorite bands for years upon years. No fewer than four of their records are in my top 300 of all time, with another very close behind. While the genre of slowcore may be (superficially) seen as dour and unenergetic, Low's particular brand mixes gorgeous, heart-stopping melodies and vocal harmonies with lush instrumentation that may provide a more accessible entry into the genre for the uninitiated and curious. They were often downtrodden, but there is always beauty to spare in their music. It was truly a great loss to the world when Mimi died and Low was no more; however, we will always have their work to remember them by. Below, I've ranked Low's discography from least favorite to favorite. I hope this list encourages you to check out this brilliant band! 13. The Invisible Way  ||...

This one's for the Aussies.  Music from Australian artists has had a huge impact on my taste. In particular, the punk blues scene which emerged from it was an important gateway into aggressive, catchy, and rebellious music. You will see a lot of albums from this scene on the list. Artists from other genres, of course, are among my favorites of all time. I love you Australia! I'm limiting the list to one album per artist, to keep it readable and not oversaturate it with just a couple of artists (guess which ones). 1. The Drones - I See Seaweed  ||  Punk Blues  ||  2013  ||  angry, poetic     Favorite tracks:  Nine Eyes, I See Seaweed, Why Write a Letter That You'll Never Send 2. The Avalanches - We Will Always Love You  ||  Neo-Psychedelia, Electronic, Trip Hop, House  ||  2020  ||  melancholic, atmospheric     Favorite tracks: We Go On, Song for Barbara Payton, The Divine Chord 3.  Nick Cave ...

Indie pop is bliss. Indie pop is an exceptionally varied genre, but has a distinct sound that sets it apart from similar genres. Chief among these distinctions is the emphasis on traditional pop song structures, but with more creative production choices. Indie pop can also be deeper and more thoughtful than traditional pop. The 2000s were a truly great decade for the genre, seeing an explosion of popularity and innovation. Below is an unranked (but thoughtfully sequenced) playlist of some of my favorite indie pop songs from the 2000s. The embedded playlist at the top is only a preview; if you're interested, you can listen to the full playlist on my Spotify (NimzoWolfe is my handle). Cheers! 1.    Florence + The Machine - Dog Days are Over   ||  Indie Pop, Art Pop, Pop Rock  ||  2008  ||   UK 2.    Eels - Flyswatter   ||  Indie Pop  ||  2000  ||   USA 3.  Coldplay - Viva La Vida ...

The Water-Fall "With what deep murmurs through time’s silent stealth Doth thy transparent, cool, and wat’ry wealth Here flowing fall, And chide, and call, As if his liquid, loose retinue stay’d Ling’ring, and were of this steep place afraid; The common pass Where, clear as glass, All must descend Not to an end, But quicken’d by this deep and rocky grave, Rise to a longer course more bright and brave …" - Henry Vaughan As I completed the top tracks of the year posts (2010 - 2022) that I had been working on for well over a month, I thought it was time for another themed playlist. The genres represented on this list are varied, as are the moods, textures, and themes. The sequencing of the picks is very intentional, so I recommend listening in order. Thank you! 1. Ichiko Aoba - Pilgrimage  ||  Chamber Folk, Singer/Songwriter  ||  2020  ||  peaceful, ethereal  ||  Japan 2.  Sophie - Is It Cold In the Water?  ||  Bubblegum Bass, Art Pop...

Limit one per artist. Format is  #. Artist - Song  || Genres ||  Country Related lists: Top 25 Tracks of 2013                   Top 25 Tracks of 2018 Top 25 Tracks of 2014                   Top 25 Tracks of 2019 Top 25 Tracks of 2015                   Top 25 Tracks of 2020   Top 25 Tracks of 2016                   Top 25 Tracks of 2021 Top 25 Tracks of 2017                   Top 25 Tracks of 2022 Top 50 Tracks of the 2020s (updated last year) 25.   Silversun Pickups - Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings)   ||  Indie Rock, Alternative Rock  ||   USA 24.  Imagine Dragons - Amsterdam   ||  Pop Rock  ||   USA 23.  Ásgeir Trausti - Dýrð í dauðaþögn   ||  Indie F...

Limit one per artist. Format is  #. Artist - Song  || Genres ||  Country Related lists: Top 25 Tracks of 2014 Top 25 Tracks of 2015 Top 25 Tracks of 2016 Top 25 Tracks of 2017 Top 25 Tracks of 2018 Top 25 Tracks of 2019 Top 25 Tracks of 2020   Top 25 Tracks of 2021 Top 25 Tracks of 2022 Top 50 Tracks of the 2020s (updated last year) 25.  Cats Millionaire - Humans Are Terrifying   ||  Indietronica  ||   Canada 24.  Nine Inch Nails - Copy of A   ||  Industrial Rock  ||   USA 23.  The Joy Formidable - Cholla   ||  Alternative Rock  ||   UK 22.  Grizzly Bear - Will Calls (Marfa Demo)   ||  Indie Rock, Psychedelic Folk  ||   USA 21.  Julia Holter - Horns Surrounding Me   ||  Experimental, Art Pop, Dark Ambient  ||   USA 20.  Justin Timberlake - Mirrors   ||  Pop, Contemporary R...

Limit one per artist. Format is  #. Artist - Song  || Genres ||  Country Related lists: Top 25 Tracks of 2015 Top 25 Tracks of 2016 Top 25 Tracks of 2017 Top 25 Tracks of 2018 Top 25 Tracks of 2019 Top 25 Tracks of 2020   Top 25 Tracks of 2021 Top 25 Tracks of 2022 Top 50 Tracks of the 2020s (updated last year) 25.  Mitski - First Love / Late Spring   ||  Indie Rock  ||   USA 24.  Spoon - Do You   ||  Indie Rock  ||   USA 23.  Run the Jewels - Oh My Darling Don't Cry   ||  Hardcore Hip Hop  ||   USA 22.  Gazelle Twin - Exorcise   ||  Post-Industrial, Electronic, Art Pop  ||   UK 21.  The Hotelier - An Introduction to the Album   ||  Midwest Emo  ||   USA 20.  St. Vincent - Birth in Reverse   ||  Art Pop, Art Rock  ||   USA 19.  Mica Levi - Lipstick to Void...

Limit one per artist. Format is  #. Artist - Song  || Genres ||  Country Related lists: Top 25 Tracks of 2016 Top 25 Tracks of 2017 Top 25 Tracks of 2018 Top 25 Tracks of 2019 Top 25 Tracks of 2020   Top 25 Tracks of 2021 Top 25 Tracks of 2022 Top 50 Tracks of the 2020s (updated last year) 25.  Keep Shelly in Athens - Fractals   ||  Dream Pop, Chillwave  ||   Greece 24.  Camila Moreno - Tu mamá te mató   ||  Art Pop, Singer/Songwriter  ||   Chile 23.  Deerhunter - Snakeskin   ||  Indie Rock, Neo-Psychedelia  ||   USA 22.  Carly Rae Jepsen - Run Away With Me   ||  Synthpop, Electropop  ||   Canada 21.  Miguel - Coffee   ||  Alternative R&B  ||   USA 20.  Grimes - Kill v. Maim   ||  Electropop, New Rave  ||   Canada 19.  Nujabes - Luv(sic) Part 3 ...

Limit one per artist. Format is  #. Artist - Song  || Genres ||  Country Related lists: Top 25 Tracks of 2017 Top 25 Tracks of 2018 Top 25 Tracks of 2019 Top 25 Tracks of 2020   Top 25 Tracks of 2021 Top 25 Tracks of 2022 Top 50 Tracks of the 2020s (updated last year) 25.  Black Marble - Iron Lung   ||  Post-Punk, Coldwave  ||   USA 24.  Oathbreaker - Second Son of R.   ||  Blackgaze, Post-Metal  ||   Belgium 23.  A Tribe Called Quest - We the People....   ||  Jazz Rap, Conscious Hip Hop  ||   USA 22.  Big Thief - Masterpiece   ||  Indie Rock  ||   USA 21.  Leonard Cohen - You Want It Darker   ||  Singer/Songwriter, Chamber Folk  ||   Canada 20.  Death Grips - Giving Bad People Good Ideas   ||  Digital Hardcore, Industrial Hip Hop, Abstract Hip Hop, Experimental Hip Hop ...

Limit one per artist. Format is #. Artist - Song || Genres || Country Related lists: Top 25 Tracks of 2018 Top 25 Tracks of 2019 Top 25 Tracks of 2020   Top 25 Tracks of 2021 Top 25 Tracks of 2022 Top 50 Tracks of the 2020s (updated last year) 25.  Grizzly Bear - Three Rings   ||  Indie Rock, Psychedelic Folk  ||   USA 24.  Blanck Mass - Please   ||  Electro-Industrial, Post-Industrial  ||   UK 23.  Aimee Mann - Goose Snow Cone   ||  Folk Pop, Singer/Songwriter  ||   USA 22.  Vernon Jane - Fuck Me   ||  Jazz-Punk  ||   Ireland 21.  Mychael Danna & Jeff Danna - The Land of the Noble   ||  Film Soundtrack  ||   Canada 20.  Rosalía - I See a Darkness   ||  Flamenco nuevo, Contemporary Folk  ||   Spain 19.  Big K.R.I.T - Subenstein (My Sub IV)   ||  ...