Math rock

Math rock is a guitar-based style of indie rock which has complex rhythms.^[1] This genre started in the late 1980s. A closely-related genre is post-rock. Some of the same bands might be called both. Post-rock is usually characterized by a stronger jazz influence.^[1]

Math rock
Stylistic origins	Rock music Avant-garde music Post-hardcore Heavy metal Progressive rock
Cultural origins	Late 1980s United States, Japan
Typical instruments	Guitar Bass Drums
Derivative forms	Mathcore
Regional scenes
Chicago San Diego South Atlantic States Pittsburgh Boston St. Louis Japan