Drum N’ Bass or DnB is a fusion music and it has similarities with Jungle style music. You can trace the origin of DnB music to reggae, jazz, hip-hop, house and techno. In the UK, the rave scene contributed significantly to the creation of DnB. Fundamentally, DnB is similar to electronic music, but more emphasis on drum and basslines, as well as with a much more accelerated beat. This makes DnB most suitable for night-time outdoor events and nightclubs. As Britain’s answer to American hip-hop, DnB will continue to be an influential music genre and here are a few things to expect from it year ..read more

Trends and fads are affecting our lifestyle choices, including our music preferences. Although vinyl records are less convenient than digital medium, they are growing in popularity. Today, vinyl records are among the many intrinsic symbols of the dance music culture. The return of vinyl records is driven by DJs, labels, and dance music enthusiasts across the globe, and it is known by many as the best medium for dance music. With that in mind, we are going to take a look at some reasons why vinyl is the best medium for dance music: Excellent Audio Quality- MP3 format was made when digital stora ..read more

Rock n roll emerged as an alternative musical style to classical, pop, folk, and jazz music. It is a highly dynamic genre that doesn’t really follow any prescribed or particular pattern. Even today, rock music is still seen as a rebellious form of music genre which could be why its popularity has yet to wane. Rock n roll will live forever and here are some of the reasons why: New Bands Are Always Being Formed- rock n roll is an ever-living organism that evolves throughout the decades. New sub-genres of rock and roll emerge constantly. It started with pop rock, surf rock, British invasion rock ..read more

Jazz is a highly blended and complex form of music. Rooted from Afro-American, folk, classical, and swing music, jazz music is rich in improvisation. Depending on the musician, jazz could sound sophisticated or basic, avant-garde, or down to earth. Jazz primarily emerged from the Black American communities. In its early days, jazz was a tightly arranged and well-composed swing offered primarily on vinyl. It could be played as a group, but very often we encounter very influential jazz soloists. By its very nature, jazz allows a range of expression. Both jazz singers and instrumentalists are see ..read more

DJing is a skill that is easy to learn but becoming a top DJ isn’t something that is easy to do. There are more than a million professional DJs out there and a few of them just might inspire you to become a DJ or to listen to more music. With their creative use of beats and the latest vinyl music, the world’s top DJs will have you moving your feet and pumping your fist in the air in no time. With that in mind, we are going to take a look at some of the top DJs of the 21st century: David Guetta- David Guetta is an influential DJ who introduced EDM to the pop genre. Guetta spent many years honin ..read more

Spring is here and summer isn’t too far behind which means that we might be one step closer to getting back to normal. The promise of an effective vaccine and the possibility of lockdown restrictions being lifted by summer has people everywhere excited for summer again. Being able to get out and enjoy the sun and fun with friends, attending live music festivals and concerts, and sharing a round at our local pub is all we need to start making plans for the summer season.  And while the naysayers are concerned that the lockdown won’t be cancelled, here at Horizons Music, we are all about po ..read more

 EDM or electronic dance music covers a range of electronic percussive music, which is popular in nightclubs, festivals, and raves. Some British bands in the late 1960’s made electronic music for dancing and, at the same time, Jamaican dub music, another form of early dance music, emerged in 1960’s. Synth pop or techno-pop was popular in the 1970’s, which was dominated by synthesiser as the primary musical instrument. Synth Pop Early UK synth pop bands at the time were Berlin Blondes, The Human League, and Ultravox. The Human League is popular for its austere and simple music with monopho ..read more

Music fans have good reason to rejoice. As early as this summer, we could start seeing the re-appearance of live gigs, outdoor music festivals, and packed nightclubs here in the UK. PM Boris Johnson announced on February 22 a four-step plan to bring the country out of strict lockdown, provided that successful vaccination efforts and a steady decline of COVID-19 transmission takes place. From March 29, up to two households or six people could gather outdoors. Indoor music concerts with reduced attendance could begin from May 17. Physical distancing and capacity restrictions will still be implem ..read more

Dubstep first appeared in the late 90’s in South London. As a genre of electronic dance music, dubstep is known for its prominent sub-bass frequencies and syncopated rhythmic patterns. Works by Zed Bias, Steve Gurley, and Oris Jay in 1999/2000 are considered as the proto-dubstep sounds. The term “dubstep” was first coined around 2002 after the emergence of various proto-dubstep labels, including Soulja, Tempa, Vehicle, Road, Texture, Shelflife, and others. The club night event, Forward>>, founded in 2001, was important for the early development of dubstep. It was the first major venue ..read more

Whether you are into dance music, EDM, old school dubstep, or drum and bass, finding great music to keep you moving is easy in 2021. With the pandemic affecting just about every aspect of 2020, many performers waited to release their latest tracks until things settled down a little. When they realised that wasn’t going to happen any time soon and that their fans needed their music more than ever, the industry saw a flood of vinyl music hitting the shelves of record shops around the world. With that being said, we are going to share a short list of the essential dance music tracks you need in 2 ..read more