[{"n": "Gorky Park (band)", "u": "/e/electronic-and-experimental/gorky-park-band/", "s": "The Soviet rock band that broke through the Iron Curtain."}, {"n": "Happy End (band)", "u": "/e/electronic-and-experimental/happy-end-band/", "s": "Japanese folk rock pioneers who proved rock could be sung in Japanese."}, {"n": "Harry Partch", "u": "/e/electronic-and-experimental/harry-partch/", "s": "American composer and instrument builder of microtonal music"}, {"n": "IAM (band)", "u": "/e/electronic-and-experimental/iam-band/", "s": "French hip hop pioneers blending pharaonic imagery with social commentary."}, {"n": "Indochine (band)", "u": "/e/electronic-and-experimental/indochine-band/", "s": "Indochine, a French rock and new wave band, came together in Paris in 1981."}, {"n": "La Monte Young", "u": "/e/electronic-and-experimental/la-monte-young/", "s": "American minimalist composer and pioneer of drone music."}, {"n": "Aphex Twin", "u": "/e/electronic-and-experimental/aphex-twin/", "s": "British electronic musician and DJ, influential in IDM."}, {"n": "Merzbow", "u": "/e/electronic-and-experimental/merzbow/", "s": "Merzbow is most recognized for his harsh noise music."}, {"n": "Brian Eno", "u": "/e/electronic-and-experimental/brian-eno/", "s": "English musician and producer who pioneered ambient music."}, {"n": "Jean-Michel Jarre", "u": "/e/electronic-and-experimental/jean-michel-jarre/", "s": "French electronic music pioneer known for massive outdoor spectacles."}, {"n": "Vangelis", "u": "/e/electronic-and-experimental/vangelis/", "s": "Greek composer known for electronic film scores and solo albums."}, {"n": "Depeche Mode", "u": "/e/electronic-and-experimental/depeche-mode/", "s": "Basildon synth-pop pioneers who became one of the biggest electronic bands in the world."}, {"n": "Massive Attack", "u": "/e/electronic-and-experimental/massive-attack/", "s": "Their first single, \"Any Love,\" was co-produced by Smith & Mighty and featured singer Carlton McCarthy."}, {"n": "Pet Shop Boys", "u": "/e/electronic-and-experimental/pet-shop-boys/", "s": "They are recognized as one of the most important pillars of electronic music, with a sound spanning synth-pop,"}, {"n": "Moby", "u": "/e/electronic-and-experimental/moby/", "s": "American musician who brought dance music to mainstream audiences."}]