hardcore techno
what it is
Hardcore techno, often referred to as just "hardcore", is a style of electronic music that originated in the early-to-mid-1990s in multiple locations including the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Belgium and the UK. The style is typified by a fast tempo and the rhythmic use of distorted and atonal industrial-like beats and samples.
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What is hardcore techno?
Hardcore techno, often referred to as just "hardcore", is a style of electronic music that originated in the early-to-mid-1990s in multiple locations including the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Belgium and the UK. The style is typified by a fast tempo and the rhythmic use of distorted and atonal industrial-like beats and samples.
What are good hardcore techno albums to start with?
Try Nanosecond Eternity by Betwixt & Between, 200% Bibi by Von Bikräv, No Idols by Type R, and Pissin' Razorbladez by Angerfist.
Who are some women making hardcore techno?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/hardcore-techno/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making hardcore techno, from mainstream to underground.
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