humour
what it is
Humour is the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement. Many theories exist about what humour is and what social function it serves. People of most ages and cultures respond to humour.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is humour?
Humour is the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement. Many theories exist about what humour is and what social function it serves. People of most ages and cultures respond to humour.
What are good humour albums to start with?
Try Vacances à vos frais by Didier Super, Repenti by Renan Luce, Loufoqueries by Pierre Dac Et Francis Blanche, and Olympia 99 by Raymond Devos.
Who are some women making humour?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/humour/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making humour, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20