Algorave

Algorave
General Information
Related genresElectronic music, computer music, generative music, electronic dance music, techno
LocationWorldwide
Related eventsMusic festival, rave, electronic dance music festivals, circuit party
Related topicsLive electronic music, VJ, livecoding

An algorave (from an algorithm and rave) is an event where people dance to music generated from algorithms, often using live coding techniques.[1] Alex McLean of Slub and Nick Collins coined the word "algorave" in 2011, and the first event under such a name was organised in London, UK.[2] It has since become a movement, with algoraves taking place around the world.[3][4]

  1. ^ Dazed. "What on earth is livecoding?". Dazed.
  2. ^ Cheshire, Tom (29 August 2013). "Hacking meets clubbing with the 'algorave'". Wired Magazine. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  3. ^ Marvin, Rob (21 April 2014). "Algoraves: Dancing to live coding". SD Times. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  4. ^ "Algorave: The live coding movement that makes next-level electronic music". Mixmag. Retrieved 2017-04-05.