Corecore
Corecore is an internet aesthetic and video editing style that collages imagery from a wide range of “core” subcultures—such as cottagecore, goblincore, and memecore—into rapid, often non-narrative montages. The genre emphasizes the juxtaposition of disparate visuals and sounds to create a sense of information overload, simultaneity, and existential reflection. Corecore videos typically foreground ambient, synth, or glitchy soundtracks and rely on stock footage or freely licensed media, with minimal or no spoken dialogue.
Origins of corecore are tied to the broader rise of “core” aesthetics in online culture, where creators
Key characteristics include rapid cuts, overlapping imagery, a collage mindset, and a focus on mood over explicit