Masterpieces of breakcore. Recommended popular tracks.
There are many subgenres of dance music that use electronic sounds, and among what’s commonly called techno music, one genre said to have emerged from “gabber”—a style classified as one of the hardcore techno forms that appeared in the early 1990s—is the focus of this article: breakcore.
While it has some basic characteristics—such as reconstructing sampled material to the point of being unrecognizable and using high-speed breakbeats—it’s interesting that the style becomes highly subdivided depending on the artist.
In this article, we introduce standout breakcore tracks across a wide range, from classic anthems to notable recent releases.
If you’re new to the genre, be sure to check it out!
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Breakcore masterpieces. Recommended popular tracks (21–30)
Hot As HellDrop The Lime
Drop The Lime is a New York–born electronic producer and DJ, as well as the founder of the dance label Trouble & Bass.
The roots of his career lie in breakcore.
This track was released as a single in 2011.
Skelechairs (Venetian Snares Remix)Doormouse
The title track of a 12-inch EP released in 2004 by Doormouse.
It samples vocals from the horror film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.
This version is a remix by breakcore producer Venetian Snares.
Goin Back To ScarboroughKnifehandchop
Billy Pollard is a musician from Toronto, Canada, who performs under the name Knifehandchop.
He began programming electronic beats at the age of 18.
His sound is characterized by breakcore, which fuses techno, hardcore, and hip hop.
Are You Talking To Me?Christoph De Babalon
Christoph De Babalon is a producer and DJ from Hamburg, Germany, active since 1994.
He is known for a dark and heavy sound style that fuses dark ambient with breakcore and drum & bass.
This track is included on the album “The Haunting Past of Christoph De Babalon, Vol.
2.”
Ahou BoukenBogdan Raczynski
Bogdan Raczynski, originally from Poland, is a braindance artist based in the United States who has been active since 1996.
This track is included on the album “Samurai Math Beats,” released in 1999.
The album was selected for Fact magazine’s 2004 list of the “100 Greatest IDM Tracks.”
KepterRichard Devine
Richard Devine is an Atlanta-based electronic musician and sound designer active since 1995.
He is known for his dense sound that fuses classic glitch music with contemporary electronic music.
This track was released in 2001.
SlasherDEFORMER
Deformer is a music project formed in 1995 by Dutch producer Mike Redman.
They are pioneers in the Dutch jungle music and breakcore scene.
This track was released in 2001 as a 12-inch single.