electronicore
fusion genre of metalcore and electronic music
Electronicore is a vibrant fusion of aggressive post-hardcore and electronic music, where punchy breakdowns collide with pulsating synths. The sound is a whirlwind of energy, combining the raw intensity of screamed vocals with melodic hooks that dance alongside glitchy beats. You can feel the urgency in every track, as layers of skittering percussion underscore guitar riffs that oscillate between heavy and atmospheric. It’s a sonic playground designed for both the mosh pit and the dance floor, embodying an exhilarating sense of chaos and euphoria.
Emerging in the late 2000s, electronicore arose as a response to the stagnation in metalcore, injecting life into its rigid structures with fresh electronic elements. Bands like Attack Attack! and Asking Alexandria were at the forefront, blending synthesizers with heavy guitar riffs and unfiltered emotion. Their albums, such as "Someday Came Suddenly" and "Stand Up and Scream," became touchstones for fans craving something more dynamic. This genre took shape against a backdrop of increasing digital influence in music, marking a significant shift where punk rock aggression met EDM's synthetic textures.
For newcomers dipping their toes into electronicore, start with Attack Attack!’s “Stick Stickly,” a quintessential track that showcases their playful yet brutal style. Then delve into the energetic chaos of I See Stars’ album “Digital Renegade,” which perfectly encapsulates the genre's blend of melody and mayhem. You can't miss Asking Alexandria’s “The Black” for its seamless transitions from serene moments to ferocious onslaughts. Each of these works offers a unique entry point into a soundscape rich with possibilities, leading effortlessly into adjacent realms like post-hardcore or synth-pop.
19 artists in the catalog.
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Enter Shikari
post-hardcore
The Prodigy
alternative dance, alternative rock
I See Stars
post-hardcore
Electric Callboy
comedy rock, melodic metalcore
Amaranthe
melodic death metal, metalcore
Crossfaith
metalcore
The Browning
deathcore
I Set My Friends On Fire
emo, experimental music
Silent Descent
melodic death metal
Deny
post-hardcore, punk rock
Palisades
Synsnake
K-pop, metalcore
To the Rats and Wolves
Denis Stoff
alternative rock, metalcore
Helia
post-hardcore, screamo
Fail Emotions
About electronicore
What is electronicore?
fusion genre of metalcore and electronic music
Where should I start with electronicore?
Start with "The Day Is My Enemy" by The Prodigy. It captures what makes electronicore worth exploring.
What are the best electronicore albums?
The electronicore albums worth hearing first: "The Day Is My Enemy" by The Prodigy, "What Evil Lurks" by The Prodigy, "Anything Can Happen in the Next Half Hour..." by Enter Shikari, "No Tourists" by The Prodigy and "A Flash Flood of Colour" by Enter Shikari.
How many electronicore artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 19 electronicore artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.