is ultimately binding. If a band plays along and tailors itself to a category, then its fortunes are likely tied to the shelf life of that category." Other fields The spread of digital publishing in the 21st century led to the rise of ever-more niche microgenres in literature – from Amish romance to NASCAR passion. In 2020, Netflix identified 76,897 different microgenres in its algorithms, which it had used to develop successful series like House of Cards and Orange Is the New Black. List of microgenres See also Internet aesthetic Heavy metal genres Punk rock genres Hardcore punk subgenres Industrial music genres "Writing about music is like dancing about architecture" References Bibliography Further reading Musical subcultures Music journalism