chaotic hardcore
what it is
Chaotic hardcore is a term for describing bands whose sound is chaotic, spastic or unpredictable, but their music does not directly follow traits of mathcore or progressive hardcore.
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cult favorites and indie darlings
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art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
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deep experimental
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questions
What is chaotic hardcore?
Chaotic hardcore is a term for describing bands whose sound is chaotic, spastic or unpredictable, but their music does not directly follow traits of mathcore or progressive hardcore.
What are good chaotic hardcore albums to start with?
Try One Wing by The Chariot, Hum Of Hurt by Converge, Last Night in Town by Every Time I Die, and Rising Sun by Stray From the Path.
Who are some women making chaotic hardcore?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/chaotic-hardcore/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making chaotic hardcore, from mainstream to underground.
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