New rave is characterized by the musical fusion of
electronica with
indie rock and
dance-punk styles, described by
The Guardian as "an in-yer-face,
DIY disco riposte to the sensitive indie rock touted by bands like
Bloc Party." The aesthetics of the new rave scene are similar to those of the original rave scene, being mostly centred on
psychedelic visual effects,
glowsticks,
neon lights. Artists often dress in extremely bright and
fluorescent colored clothing. New rave has been defined more by the image and aesthetic of its bands and supporters, than by its music. Bands such as
the Sunshine Underground,
CSS (Cansei de Ser Sexy), and
Hot Chip have also been labeled as new rave, while
M.I.A. has been described as "a new raver before it was old." Stylist
Carri Mundane described it as funny, stating:
Los Angeles Times critic Margaret Wappler comments that the "minimalist dance-punk of
LCD Soundsystem, the analog classicism of
Simian Mobile Disco, the fanatical electro-thrash of
Justice, the international amalgam of
M.I.A., the agitated funk of
!!! (Chk Chk Chk) and the art-schooled disco-sleaze of
Cansei de Ser Sexy" contributed to the thriving 'new rave' dance scene, which led to a rediscovery of indie rockers, and a critical and intellectual revolution in dance music. Artists in the genre overlapped with other musical developments during the 2000s such as
dance-punk,
blog rock, and
bloghouse. ==History==