Strandedcore
Strandedcore is a microgenre of electronic music that emerged in the late 2010s, characterized by its blend of ambient, drone, and elements of experimental electronic music. The aesthetic often evokes feelings of isolation, vastness, and a sense of being lost or adrift. Musically, it frequently utilizes slow tempos, sparse arrangements, and a focus on texture and atmosphere rather than traditional melodic structures or driving rhythms. Synthesizers, field recordings, and heavily processed sounds are common sonic components.
The term "strandedcore" itself suggests a conceptual foundation rooted in themes of solitude and desolation. Listeners