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A musical genre originating in Bristol, UK in the 1990s. It was originally informally known by the British music press as "the Bristol sound". The music is characterized by downtempo beats, smooth synths and ethereal (usually female) vocals. The style combines elements of hip-hop and jazz with rock and shoegaze/dream pop. To a lesser extent, the sound also borrows from house and reggae.
Although these days there are few new trip-hop acts, the genre has been very influential upon countless hip-hop and electronica acts, such as DJ Shadow, Gorillaz, Air and pretty much all dubstep artists.
Although these days there are few new trip-hop acts, the genre has been very influential upon countless hip-hop and electronica acts, such as DJ Shadow, Gorillaz, Air and pretty much all dubstep artists.
by HallOfMirrors May 25, 2009
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by HallOfMirrors June 6, 2009
Get the Doseone mug.Dream pop is a musical genre closely related to shoegaze, which originated in 1980s Britain with bands like the Cocteau Twins. It tends to be less associated with the walls of noise characteristic of shoegaze, and more with dreamy soundscapes and ethereal vocals. The vocals in dream pop tend to be more audible than those in shoegaze. The songs in general tend to have a more accessible, pop-orientated sound, and are less aggressive.
Many people erroneously use "dream pop" as a synonym for shoegaze. Some also argue that dream pop is in fact a subgenre of shoegaze.
Many people erroneously use "dream pop" as a synonym for shoegaze. Some also argue that dream pop is in fact a subgenre of shoegaze.
Broken Social Scene, Yo La Tengo, Asobi Seksu, Cocteau Twins, Slowdive and Lush have all been associated with the term "dream pop".
by HallOfMirrors May 27, 2009
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Indo-Canadians represent just over 3% of the population of Canada. Their biggest communities can be found in British Columbia and Ontario.
According to the Canadian census, 34% of Indo-Canadians are Sikhs, 27% are Hindus, 18% are Muslims and 17% are Christians.
Indo-Canadians represent just over 3% of the population of Canada. Their biggest communities can be found in British Columbia and Ontario.
According to the Canadian census, 34% of Indo-Canadians are Sikhs, 27% are Hindus, 18% are Muslims and 17% are Christians.
Indo-Canadians don't just include people with ancestors from the Republic of India; but also those with ancestors from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, and more!
by HallOfMirrors June 7, 2009
Get the Indo-Canadian mug.1. Pills primarily containing MDMA; known more commonly as Es or ecstasy pills.
2. A New York rapper-producer who makes unusual underground hip-hop with IDM-influenced electronic beats.
3. Large plant seeds commonly eaten by humans. The most famous example being baked beans.
2. A New York rapper-producer who makes unusual underground hip-hop with IDM-influenced electronic beats.
3. Large plant seeds commonly eaten by humans. The most famous example being baked beans.
1. I can get you some beans, but it'll be £5 per pill.
2. Beans has worked with such diverse acts as DJ Shadow, Prefuse 73, Holy Fuck, Ratatat and Alec Empire.
3. Oh shit I've got the munchies, let's make some beans on toast ASAP!
2. Beans has worked with such diverse acts as DJ Shadow, Prefuse 73, Holy Fuck, Ratatat and Alec Empire.
3. Oh shit I've got the munchies, let's make some beans on toast ASAP!
by HallOfMirrors June 6, 2009
Get the beans mug.Someone who tries to be hip by dressing gothic, with skinny black jeans, shirts, ties, waistcoats and sometimes make-up. Frequently found around Shoreditch, Hoxton and Camden in London. Listens to such music as The Horrors, S.C.U.M, Ulterior and Howling Bells, as well as such classic goth bands as The Cure and Siouxsie & the Banshees. Often smokes Black Devils: black, chocolate-flavoured cigarettes.
Cynic: "Look at those fucking lame-ass hipster goths! They think they're so cool and alternative, but really they're just following a trend!"
Admirer: "Look at those übercool hipster goths! They're so fashionable and so nonchalant!"
Admirer: "Look at those übercool hipster goths! They're so fashionable and so nonchalant!"
by HallOfMirrors April 3, 2009
Get the hipster goth mug.A highly pretentious and not very widely-used term applied to unconventional hip-hop music (most notably artists associated with anticon, but also such artists as Flying Lotus, Busdriver and Prefuse 73).
Synonyms include experimental hip-hop, avant-garde hip-hop and avant-hop.
Some conservative hip-hop fans claim that such music is not truly hip-hop.
Synonyms include experimental hip-hop, avant-garde hip-hop and avant-hop.
Some conservative hip-hop fans claim that such music is not truly hip-hop.
A: "James has got such pretentious music taste!"
B: "I thought he liked rap?"
A: "Nah, he's a total hipster-hopper, he just listens to his lame-ass 'abstract hip-hop' bullshit!"
B: "I thought he liked rap?"
A: "Nah, he's a total hipster-hopper, he just listens to his lame-ass 'abstract hip-hop' bullshit!"
by HallOfMirrors June 6, 2009
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