Epicore

Epicore is a cinematic music genre characterized by grand, sweeping soundscapes, often featuring a blend of orchestral and choral elements, pulsing electronic beats, and soaring vocal melodies. Emerging in the late 1990s and early 2000s, epicore drew inspiration from film scores, trailer music, and symphonic rock, with composers often pushing the boundaries of traditional orchestration. The genre's popularity peaked in the 2010s, with its dramatic, emotive quality resonating with audiences worldwide. Epicore's cultural significance lies in its ability to evoke powerful emotions and transport listeners to fantastical realms, often drawing on mythological and historical themes. While sharing similarities with symphonic metal and film scores, epicore is distinguished by its fusion of electronic and acoustic elements, as well as its focus on atmosphere and texture over traditional song structures.

Latest Epicore Release
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Take Cover
Album - 9 Tracks - Released May 9, 2025
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Thomas Bergersen
Two Steps from Hell
2WEI
Steve Jablonsky
Audiomachine
Epic Score
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Holy Shit - An Incredibly Epic Playlist | Music Scores and Soundtracks | Position Music Collab 35 Epicore artists
The Needle / Indonesia 1 Epicore artist
The Needle / Uzbekistan 1 Epicore artist
The Needle / Kuwait - Emerging 1 Epicore artist
Explosions In The Sky & David Wingo – Prince Avalanche: An Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1 Epicore artist
Jimi Hendrix Top Radio 1 Epicore artist

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