grind
what it is
An abbreviation of the word grindcore. Despite a common misconception, there is nothing that distinguishes "grind" from "grindcore".
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✦ who's making it, level by level
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 grind?
An abbreviation of the word grindcore. Despite a common misconception, there is nothing that distinguishes "grind" from "grindcore".
What are good grind albums to start with?
Try Dissimulate by The Berzerker, Frozen Corpse Stuffed With Dope by Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Harmony Corruption by Napalm Death, and World Extermination by Insect Warfare.
Who are some women making grind?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/grind/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making grind, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20