Best 100 braindance releases

Braindance, also known as Intelligent Dance Music (IDM), is a genre that encompasses elements from various music styles, including traditional, classical, electronic, popular, modern, industrial, ambient, hip-hop, electro, house, techno, breakbeat, hardcore, ragga, garage, and drum and bass. It is often described as music made “for music nerds by music nerds” and is known for its complex songwriting and non-dance oriented electronic music. The genre, despite its intricate nature and lack of mainstream appeal, has influenced many bands and genres, including Radiohead.