Hardcore

Hardcore music is a high-energy genre characterized by its fast-paced rhythms, aggressive instrumentation, and often, screamed or shouted vocals. Emerging in the 1980s as a fusion of punk's intensity and metal's heaviness, hardcore evolved into various sub-genres, including electronic hardcore, which incorporated elements of techno and trance. The genre's heyday spanned the 1980s to 1990s, with its cultural significance rooted in its DIY ethos and anti-establishment sentiment. Hardcore's energetic beats and distorted synths often overlap with genres like gabber and drum and bass, but its distinct blend of breakdowns, distorted basslines, and frantic drum patterns sets it apart. With its intense live performances and sense of community, hardcore music has maintained a devoted following, influencing a range of styles from metalcore to electronic dance music.

Latest Hardcore Release
undefined album image
Failing You
Single - Released August 18, 2025
Top Artists Spotify Logo
808iuli
Creeds
Ice Nine Kills
Sueco
Brennan Heart
KREZUS
Top Playlists
The Sound of German Hardcore 76 Hardcore artists
The Sound of Doomcore 73 Hardcore artists
The Sound of French Hardcore 61 Hardcore artists
The Sound of Florida Hardcore 57 Hardcore artists
The Sound of LA Hardcore 42 Hardcore artists
The Sound of Lowlands Hardcore 32 Hardcore artists

RecentMusic users are tracking 1711 Hardcore artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 21,624 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Hardcore artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. August 18, 2025
  2. August 1
  3. August 1
  4. August 1
  5. July 25
  6. July 25
  7. July 25
  8. July 25
  9. July 18
  10. July 18
  11. July 18
  12. July 17
  13. July 17
  14. July 11
  15. July 11
  16. July 11
  17. July 11
  18. July 11
  19. July 11
  20. July 10
  21. July 10
  22. July 9
  23. July 9
  24. July 4
  25. July 4
  26. July 4
  27. July 2
  28. July 1
  29. June 30
  30. June 27
  31. June 27
  32. June 27
  33. June 27
  34. June 27
  35. June 27
  36. June 27
  37. June 27
  38. June 27
  39. June 27
  40. June 27