Rave Culture

This category encompasses aesthetics related to rave culture and its associated music, recognizing that "rave" is not a singular, unified movement but a diverse and still evolving phenomenon. It includes aesthetics directly related to specific rave scenes and genres, as well as those that incorporate elements of rave culture into broader artistic or stylistic expressions.

This may include:

• Rave Movements: Aesthetics stemming from specific regional or temporal iterations of rave, such as early warehouse scenes (acid house, techno, early hardcore), Madchester, jungle/drum & bass, trance, gabber, and other subgenres. This includes associated fashion, music, visual styles, and cultural elements. (Examples: Acid House, Gabber, Madchester, Mákina, New Beat)
• Rave-Adjacent Subcultures: Subcultures connected to rave culture through shared values, musical influences, or social contexts. This could include related electronic music subcultures, and festival culture. (Examples: Krocha, Tecktonik, Cybergoth)
• Rave-Inspired Styles: Aesthetics that incorporate elements of rave culture or music into broader artistic or fashion movements. This might involve the use of rave-associated imagery, colors, or styles in other contexts. (Examples: Acid Design, New Rave)
• Related Musical Genres & Styles: Music genres that emerged from or are closely linked to rave culture, even if they aren't strictly "rave" themselves. (Examples: Electronic Body Music, Electroclash)