breakcore
Breakcore is a form of electronic music that emerged in the 1990s, blending fast, irregular breakbeats with elements from jungle, hardcore techno, industrial, and noise. Tracks are typically built from heavily edited drum loops and samples, delivering aggressive, high-speed rhythms and dense textures. Tempo commonly ranges around 170 to 190 BPM, with abrupt tempo changes, glitchy edits, and extreme dynamics. The sound often combines distorted percussion, shredded amen breaks, and chaotic, collage-like arrangements, creating an aggressive or confrontational listening experience. A hallmark is the willingness to collide disparate styles and textures within a single track.
Breakcore developed within European underground scenes, drawing on jungle, drum and bass, and the digital hardcore
Breakcore maintains an underground or alternative status, defined by a DIY ethic, experimental approach, and international