Music

Trap Music is a subgenre of hip-hop known for its hard-hitting 808 drums, rapid hi-hats, and lyrical focus on street life, boasting a dedicated global fan and artist community with its own distinctive culture.

Rap music is a vibrant global community centered on rhythmic spoken word, storytelling, and lyricism over beats, forming a core pillar of hip hop culture. Practitioners and fans alike engage in shared traditions, competitions, and creative expression that define the genre’s unique cultural identity.

Jazz is a global musical culture and community rooted in African American traditions, known for its improvisation, swing rhythms, and rich history of stylistic innovation. It unites musicians and listeners through performance, shared language, and a passion for creative exploration.

Parody music is a creative community dedicated to producing comedic or satirical reinterpretations of existing songs, often with new lyrics and themes meant to entertain or comment on cultural phenomena.

Music production is the collaborative and technical craft of composing, recording, mixing, and mastering songs using digital audio workstations (DAWs) and studio hardware. Its community includes musicians, producers, engineers, and enthusiasts who share workflows, jargon, and a deep passion for creating polished tracks across genres.

Cover bands and tribute acts are communities of musicians who specialize in performing songs made famous by other artists, often recreating the look, sound, and stage presence of beloved acts for dedicated fan audiences.

Marching bands are instrumental ensembles that perform music while moving in coordinated formations, often during parades, sporting events, and competitions.

Music festivals are vibrant gatherings where communities of fans, artists, and organizers converge to celebrate live music, culture, and shared rituals in immersive multi-day settings.

DJing is the creative practice of selecting, mixing, and manipulating recorded music to shape live experiences, spanning club events, festivals, radio, and private gatherings. DJs use specialized equipment and techniques to build atmosphere, energize crowds, and contribute to global music culture.

A cross-genre DIY music domain uniting artists, fans, venues, and labels committed to independent production and distribution outside major-label systems. It spans a range of styles (from indie rock to lo-fi hip hop), shared DIY ethics, home recording practices, local scenes, and festival circuits, distinguishing it from mainstream music communities.

Choral Music is a vibrant community of singers and conductors dedicated to performing music in vocal ensembles, ranging from small chamber choirs to large symphonic choruses. The bubble is defined by collective rehearsals, shared traditions, and a repertoire spanning sacred and secular works.

Indie Rock is a vibrant music community centered around independent rock musicians, fans, and the DIY ethos, operating largely outside the mainstream music industry.

Liturgical Music Performance is the collective practice of creating, leading, and performing music specifically for worship services in religious settings, sustained by a vibrant community of musicians, directors, and volunteers. It spans multiple faith traditions and encompasses specialized repertoire, rituals, and leadership roles.

Orchestral music is a collaborative art form performed by large ensembles of musicians led by a conductor, featuring a repertoire of works from classical to contemporary. It is central to a global community of performers, composers, and enthusiasts who participate in a distinct concert culture.