RockNess 2013 Bluffer's Guide

The List
15 May 2013

Guide to the wide array of musical genres present at this year's RockNess

Musical genres can be tricky things at the best of times so here’s out cut out a keep guide in case you find yourself out of your depth while chatting to a musical trainspotter

Techno

Do Say:
‘While you have to respect the innovations coming out of the European scene they owe everything to their Detroit forefathers.’

Don’t Say:
‘I think 2 Unlimited really summed up the entire genre on their smash hit No Limit.’

Check Out:
Pan-Pot, Carl Craig, Josh Wink.

Trance

Do Say:
‘It might not be fashionable but these breakdowns are incredibly euphoric and uplifting.’

Don’t Say:
‘I love Danny Boyle.’

Check Out:
Above & Beyond.

House

Do Say:
‘Did you know the term ‘house’ derives from the Warehouse nightclub in Chicago, that first opened its doors in 1977.’

Don’t Say:
‘With the market today it’s almost impossible for first time buyers to even get their first foot on the property ladder.’

Check Out:
Julio Bashmore, Nic Fanciulli, Kerri Chandler.

Indie

Do Say:
‘Despite the commodification of the sound by the major labels you’ll always find the most inventive and interesting music on the independent scene.’

Don’t Say:
‘I just like their whole style, their whole genre is great, they’re kinda, like, very innovative and they’re new’ [when talking about fake band The Obesity Epidemic as seen on Jimmy Kimmel’s Lie Witness.

Check Out:
The Maccabees, Bombay Bicycle Club, Futureheads.

Hip Hop

Do Say:
‘Finally the home-grown urban scene actually sounds unique and British rather than just churning out cheap carbon copies of their American influences.’

Don’t Say:
Never ever ever use the word ‘hood’ when referring to your home if you actually live in Kelvinside or Morningside.

Check Out:
Plan B.

Dubstep

Do Say:
‘It’s amazing how a British underground dance movement has been taken up by everyone from Korn to Britney Spears.’

Don’t Say:
‘I like the base, base, base, the buttery biscuit base.’

Check Out:
Skream & Benga.