This will be a fun one. Often times we don't know what style of music to write next. Today I'm creating a list of musical styles and moods that you can use as a springboard/reference when you need new ideas. I hope this inspires you to create something great!
Dark tension
Minimal tension
Electronic tension
Pop
K Pop
EDM
Indie Rock
Punk
Rock
Metal
Industrial
Blues
Bluegrass
Western
Southern Rock
Sunny Acoustic
Trailer
Minimal (anything)
Kitsch
Dramedy
Comedy
Drama
Funk
String Underscore
Acoustic Underscore
String quartet
Crime drama
Happy ukulele
Kids Music
Classical
Latin
African
Sports Music
Sports Rock
Electro Sports
Country
Country Underscore
Surf Rock
Epic
Epic Sports
Epic Orchestral
Orchestral
Irish/Celtic
Happy
Sad
Evil
Uplifting
Corporate
Technology Commercial
Lo Fi
Hawaiian
Edgy
Relaxing
Secret agent/spy
Fashion
Jazz
Droning
70s
80s
90s
Rock N' Roll
Commercial Rock
Commercial Pop
Reggae
Reggaetón
Dreamy
Hypnotic
Alternative
Fast/Racing
Featured Instrument
Kids Commercial
Trailer Rock
Swagger
Spacey
Haunting
Period Drama
Ska
High Energy
Folk
Folk Pop
Cinematic
Chinese
Japanese
Trap
House
Dubstep
Pastoral
Luxury
Soundscapes
Quirky
Seductive
Percussion
Tropical
R&B
Cooking Show
Hip Hop
Rap
Jamaican
Futuristic
Adventure
Video game
Retro
Patriotic
Romance
Nature show
Investigative
Soul
Albums can be instrumentation-based, mood-based, ethnicity-based, style-based, etc. There is no limit to the ideas you can come up with. Get creative and try stepping outside your comfort zone. You may be surprised what you can come up with!
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