uptempo hardcore
what it is
Uptempo Hardcore is a faster, more energetic version of Hardcore created by Partyraiser. He essentially sped up B-sides of Hardcore EDM albums before it started becoming a distinct style. BPM generally start around 185, and peaks at 220 and features a more lo-fi quality production, high-tempo synth leads/screeches, biting/raspy kicks, and has little to no melodies.
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questions
What is uptempo hardcore?
Uptempo Hardcore is a faster, more energetic version of Hardcore created by Partyraiser. He essentially sped up B-sides of Hardcore EDM albums before it started becoming a distinct style. BPM generally start around 185, and peaks at 220 and features a more lo-fi quality production, high-tempo synth leads/screeches, biting/raspy kicks, and has little to no melodies.
What are good uptempo hardcore albums to start with?
Try 7 Grand Dance by tdstr, Krunk EP by EQUAL2, Snakepit 2019 (The Need For Speed) by Various Artists, and Mysteries of Creation by Furyan.
Who are some women making uptempo hardcore?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/uptempo-hardcore/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making uptempo hardcore, from mainstream to underground.
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