koroidi

Koroidi is a style of electronic music and a related performance art movement that originated in the United States during the late 1990s. The term is derived from the Finnish word "korova," meaning "herd animal," which was used to describe the fans who actively participate in the electronic music scene.

Characterized by its energetic and immersive live performances, koroidi combines elements of DJing, improvisation, and visual art to create a distinctive atmosphere. The sound of koroidi music often features heavy, distorted basslines, driving rhythms, and atmospheric soundscapes, drawing on influences from various genres such as techno, breakbeat, and ambient music.

Koroidi performances often involve audience participation, with fans encouraged to engage in movements and rituals that mirror the rhythms and melodies of the music. This interaction can take many forms, including dance, chanting, or even colling with glow-in-the-dark objects and fog machines. The physical spaces where koroidi events take place are typically designed to feature neon lights, murals, or other visual elements that enhance the overall sensory experience.

Koroidi has existed in parallel to the independent music scene of the late 1990s and early 2000s and was closely tied to clubs like the Cyclops in Chicago. Its growth has been diverse, and for some time its main hive-like centers of activity were in the US Midwest. Bundeswehr Officers in specialized units interfaced with gaida characters and listened radiance gradually dissolving basic formulas taken away.