old school hardcore
what it is
This retrospective term can be applied to two separate genres. One is usually reserved for bands from the early American hardcore punk scene and the more contemporary bands who try and emulates that style. The other refers to electronic tracks produced in the early 90's, a large period of growth for Hardcore.
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✦ who's making it, level by level
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is old school hardcore?
This retrospective term can be applied to two separate genres. One is usually reserved for bands from the early American hardcore punk scene and the more contemporary bands who try and emulates that style. The other refers to electronic tracks produced in the early 90's, a large period of growth for Hardcore.
What are good old school hardcore albums to start with?
Try One Foot in the Rave by Shitmat, Forgotten Moments - Ophidian Remixes by Lenny Dee, Landshark by Fang, and Maya by John Frusciante.
Who are some women making old school hardcore?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/old-school-hardcore/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making old school hardcore, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-22