While some of those descriptors — like cowboy romance — are more or less self-explanatory, if you're scratching your head at ...

Rock 'n' roll seems to nestle an almost infinite number of distinct musical genres under its very broad umbrella, but when one of those genres hangs around long enough – as heavy metal has for close ...

Most people know the terms “heavy metal” and “death metal,” even if they can’t tell what the actual difference is between the two. Some people have a working knowledge of other more well-known but ...

Genres are great, but have you ever taken the time to explore subgenres instead? Breaking genres down into smaller and narrower classifications is a delightful task for those who are dedicated to ...

While Coachella 2015 includes standard bearers of rock such as AC/DC, for fresher, innovative sounds the tents offer artists influenced by, rather than just derivative of, the bigger genres. Freak ...

Before diving into subgenres, it’s important to first have a complete understanding of what film genres are on a fundamental level. The easiest way to think about genre is as a category or type of ...

Blaise Santi is a recent graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts majoring in Dramatic Writing. He's had experience writing not only for screen and stage, but also for sketch and late-night. His ...

Science fiction, especially space operas, isn't what it used to be. Thankfully, Apple TV has proven itself an expert in the ...

For the uninitiated, some of the hottest subgenres that have risen to popularity in recent years might sound like Madlibs. Thanks to heavy hitters like Fourth Wing author Rebecca Yarros and A Court of ...