Glitch

Glitch music, a genre born in the late 1990s, emerged from the world of electronic music as a unique and experimental sonic art form. It encompasses the deliberate use of digital glitches, audio artifacts, and malfunctioning hardware to create captivating and unconventional compositions. Glitch traces its origins back to the mid-20th century when composers like John Cage and Karlheinz Stockhausen experimented with chance elements and randomness in music. However, it wasn't until the rise of early digital technology that glitch truly found its footing. Artists such as Oval and Autechre pioneered the glitch sound in the 1990s, incorporating corrupted audio files and exploiting the imperfections of digital equipment to push the boundaries of electronic music. Glitch music has since continued to evolve, allowing artists to manipulate and subvert digital audio in astonishing ways, blurring the line between composition and chaos. It remains a captivating genre for those who seek to explore the uncharted territories of sound manipulation and embrace the art of imperfections.