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What is boogie?

Boogie is a repetitive, swung note or shuffle rhythm, "groove" or pattern used in blues which was originally played on the piano in boogie-woogie music. The characteristic rhythm and feel of the boogie was then adapted to guitar, double bass, and other instruments.

About boogie

The earliest recorded boogie-woogie song was in 1916. By the 1930s, Swing bands such as Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, and Louis Jordan all had boogie hits. By the 1950s, boogie became incorporated into the emerging rockabilly and rock and roll styles.

From Last.fm, where 1,850 listeners have tagged music as boogie.

Artists to start with

  1. Benedek
  2. Robson Jorge
  3. Unlimited Touch
  4. Low Cut Connie
  5. Central Line
  6. Wavelength
  7. Flowchart
  8. 7 Days Of Funk
  9. Midnight Express
  10. Psychic Mirrors

Albums to hear first

  • Day/Night by ParcelsDay/NightParcels
  • dinnermode by SUMINdinnermodeSUMIN
  • Get Loose by Evelyn "Champagne" KingGet LooseEvelyn "Champagne" King
  • Something Special by Kool & the GangSomething SpecialKool & the Gang
  • Loved by ParcelsLovedParcels
  • Parcels by ParcelsParcelsParcels
  • Logg by LoggLoggLogg
  • Sla Radical Dance Disco Club by Fernanda AbreuSla Radical Dance Disco ClubFernanda Abreu

Boogie songs

  1. Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter
  2. Easy Lover by Miley Cyrus
  3. Dr. Sabe Tudo by Ana Frango Elétrico
  4. Love Again by Dua Lipa
  5. Cinderella by Remi Wolf
  6. DIFFERENT by LE SSERAFIM
  7. No More Lies by Thundercat
  8. Electric Fish by Ana Frango Elétrico
  9. I Guess Time Just Makes Fools of Us All by Father John Misty
  10. Step Into My Life by Jessie Ware

Boogie on Risocast

  • Don't You Feel My Leg (The Naughty Bawdy Blues of Blue Lu Barker) by Maria MuldaurDon't You Feel My Leg (The Naughty Bawdy Blues of Blue Lu Barker)Maria Muldaur
  • No More Tears by Beau WilliamsNo More TearsBeau Williams
  • Private Party by PrivatePrivate PartyPrivate
  • Nu Burn Ave (Intercruise) by BoulevardsNu Burn Ave (Intercruise)Boulevards

Neighbouring genres

In the other family. All genres

darkwavecoldwavechoralbig beatchiptunedigicorechansoncrunkdembowdarksynthcontemporary christiandjent

Questions

What is boogie?
Boogie is a repetitive, swung note or shuffle rhythm, "groove" or pattern used in blues which was originally played on the piano in boogie-woogie music. The characteristic rhythm and feel of the boogie was then adapted to guitar, double bass, and other instruments. The earliest recorded boogie-woogie song was in 1916.
Who are the best-known boogie artists?
By Last.fm listening: Benedek, Robson Jorge, Unlimited Touch, Low Cut Connie, Central Line and Wavelength.
What genres are similar to boogie?
On Risocast it sits with darkwave, coldwave, choral, big beat, chiptune and digicore.

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Updated 7 October 2026

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