hardstep
what it is
D'n'B sub-genre called hardstep was developed before mid-90's. It is characterised by a gritty production style that has a inner-city feel to it. The breaks are less cut-up sounding than old school jungle, and harder, hence the name hardstep was used.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make hardstep a playlist
turn these 15 artists into something you can press play on.
✦ nearby genres
questions
What is hardstep?
D'n'B sub-genre called hardstep was developed before mid-90's. It is characterised by a gritty production style that has a inner-city feel to it. The breaks are less cut-up sounding than old school jungle, and harder, hence the name hardstep was used.
What are good hardstep albums to start with?
Try Insubordination by Counterstrike, The Hardstep by DJ Snuggles, Limewax - Kristall Weizen EP by Limewax, and LB (LB003) by SPL.
Who are some women making hardstep?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/hardstep/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making hardstep, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20