AUSTIN MUSIC

Austin has a lot of different music genres, and their popularity varies greatly.

Sofia Neal

Rock music is described as a form of music with a strong beat, and generally lead by an electric guitar. Rock music makes up roughly 30% of Austin’s music. Pop rock makes up 20% of Austins music. Pop Rock music consists: loud drums, catchy baselines and powerful vocal hooks.

Jazz makes up roughly 5% of Austin’s Music. Jazz music contains complex harmonies, syncopated rhythms, and heavy emphasis on improvisation. Jazz has roots in blues and ragtime. Country music is music with roots in folk music from Southern America, and is typically string-accompanied. Country makes up about 11% of Austin’s Music.

Americana makes up 8% of Austin’s music. Americana music usually consists of roots of American music such as R&B, Rock, Country, and Folk.

Folk music makes up 7% of Austin’s music. Folk music is typically tradional music that hase been passed down generations, through familys and other small groups.

Indie music is music produced typically without the help or rescoures from a major label. Indie music makes up roughly 15% of Austin’s music.

Blues is music that is melancholic, with somber tones. Blues makes up roughly 4% of Austin’s music.