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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!

Breakcore masterpieces. Recommended popular tracks (21–30)

Szamár MadárVenetian Snares

A track by Canadian breakcore artist Aaron Funk, who has been active under the name Venetian Snares since 1992.

It is included on the album “Rossz Csillag Alatt Született,” released in 2005.

The album was inspired by his trip to Hungary.

Hot As HellDrop The Lime

Drop The Lime – ‘Hot As Hell’ (Official Video)
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.

Goin Back To ScarboroughKnifehandchop

Knifehandchop – Goin Back To Scarborough
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.

Skelechairs (Venetian Snares Remix)Doormouse

Doormouse “Skelechairs – Venetian Snares Remix” – Official Addict Records Video
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.

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.”