Noise Music

Noise music, which emerged in the 20th century, is like the rebellious child of avant-garde and experimental sounds, latched onto in the 1960s and ‘70s by those who found traditional melody a bit too pedestrian. Characterised by unconventional sounds—think anything from industrial clatter to the delightful shrieks of feedback—it's the sort of music that makes a peaceful afternoon tea sound like an orchestra of chaos. Often considered a critique of commercialism, it's beloved by a niche crowd who revel in sonic disarray just as much as the average Brit enjoys a good cup of Earl Grey, perhaps even more, if we’re honest.