Electro trash is a high-energy, avant-garde genre that emerged in the mid-2000s, characterized by its frantic pace, distorted synths, and punk-infused spirit. Originating in the European electronic scene, it drew inspiration from electro, techno, and hardcore punk, merging them with a DIY ethos and a rebellious attitude. The genre's defining sound features frenetic drum patterns, aggressive basslines, and deliberately dissonant, overdriven synths, often accompanied by screamed or shouted vocals. Peaking in popularity around 2008-2012, electro trash became a staple of underground raves and festivals, appealing to fans seeking a raw, unbridled experience. Its cultural significance lies in its fusion of disparate styles and its rejection of mainstream electronic music's polished aesthetic, instead embracing a more chaotic, anti-establishment vibe. Electro trash's closest relatives include genres like digital hardcore and breakcore, but its unique blend of punk's energy and electronic music's sonic experimentation sets it apart, making it a thrilling, if short-lived, phenomenon in the electronic music landscape.

Wrong Type of Love

Le Castle Vania

Single - Released October 25, 2024