Originated from Detroit in the mid to late 80’s as the descendent of the then Electro music. It’s a very depressing genre to say the least. Even when the genre tries to make itself warm, it still emits the sort of machine-like coldness that best describe the decay and the grime future of Detroit.
Sonically:
Open hi-hat, repetitive instruments and loops. Lots of percussions. Minimal breakdown. It lacks the baseline groove of house and the high energy synth of trance.