References
- 1 2 "Math Rock". All Music Guide. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
| Math rock | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | Late 1980s United States, Japan |
| Typical instruments | |
| Derivative forms | Mathcore |
| Regional scenes | |
Math rock is a guitar-based style of indie rock which has complex rhythms. This genre started in the late 1980s. A closely-related genre is post-rock. Some of the same bands might be called both. Post-rock is usually characterized by a stronger jazz influence.
