krishnacore
what it is
"A term that describes the portion or the music played by members of the hardcore community connected or adepts to the Hare Krishna movement. Had its roots in the early 80's with bands such as Cro-Mags and Cause For Alarm (although Krishnacore itself did not exist yet). Grew from the straight edge and established itself as a sect inside Hardcore in the early 90's with the growth in popularity of bands such as 108 and Shelter.
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level 1 · mainstream
the pop everyone knows
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is krishnacore?
"A term that describes the portion or the music played by members of the hardcore community connected or adepts to the Hare Krishna movement. Had its roots in the early 80's with bands such as Cro-Mags and Cause For Alarm (although Krishnacore itself did not exist yet). Grew from the straight edge and established itself as a sect inside Hardcore in the early 90's with the growth in popularity of bands such as 108 and Shelter.
What are good krishnacore albums to start with?
Try Mantra by Shelter, Sacrifice / Padma by Invocation, and Team Spirit by Team Ocean.
Who are some women making krishnacore?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/krishnacore/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making krishnacore, from mainstream to underground.
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