gabber
what it is
Gabber (IPA pronunciation: English /gæ. bər/, Dutch /xɑbər/), gabba or hardcore, is a style of electronic music and a subgenre of hardcore techno. The essence of the gabber sound is a distorted kick sound, overdriven to the point where it becomes clipped into a distorted square wave and makes a recognizably melodic tone.
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art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
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questions
What is gabber?
Gabber (IPA pronunciation: English /gæ. bər/, Dutch /xɑbər/), gabba or hardcore, is a style of electronic music and a subgenre of hardcore techno. The essence of the gabber sound is a distorted kick sound, overdriven to the point where it becomes clipped into a distorted square wave and makes a recognizably melodic tone.
What are good gabber albums to start with?
Try Eros Massacre by Brutalismus 3000, Mes Larmes by Evil Grimace, Drop It by 3 Steps Ahead, and 100% No Soul Guaranteed by Nasenbluten.
Who are some women making gabber?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/gabber/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making gabber, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20