speedcore
what it is
Speedcore is a form of hardcore techno that is typically identified by its high rate of beats per minute and aggressive themes. The range of bpm is quite vague, some people claim the minimum beats per minute start at 230bpm, but this is not clear. Also, the bpm limit is vague, while the earlier tracks were mostly based around 250bpm, it is not uncommon for more recent speedcore tracks to reach over 600bpm (splittercore) and 1000bpm (extratone).
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What is speedcore?
Speedcore is a form of hardcore techno that is typically identified by its high rate of beats per minute and aggressive themes. The range of bpm is quite vague, some people claim the minimum beats per minute start at 230bpm, but this is not clear. Also, the bpm limit is vague, while the earlier tracks were mostly based around 250bpm, it is not uncommon for more recent speedcore tracks to reach over 600bpm (splittercore) and 1000bpm (extratone).
What are good speedcore albums to start with?
Try gnb by goreshit, MY SWEET HONEY BUNNY by Sonic Dragolgo, BRUTAL RHYTHM RIDER by The Quick Brown Fox, and No Idols by Type R.
Who are some women making speedcore?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/speedcore/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making speedcore, from mainstream to underground.
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