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 (11–20)
Attitude 77Rotator
If you just want to hear noisy, raucous breakcore like noise music, I recommend Attitude 77.
Fast tempo is a hallmark of breakcore, but this track is remarkable even beyond its BPM—the song’s structure is absolutely wild.
The melody, built from various sounds drenched in effects, is exciting just to listen to.
For people who love a hardcore vibe, this one is irresistible.
NecrosadisticHecate
Hekate is a female artist who has been gaining popularity in the underground EDM scene.
She excels in darkcore, black metal, and breakcore, and has a dedicated following around the world.
Among her works, a standout track I especially recommend is “Necrosadistic.” For breakcore, it’s relatively approachable and maintains a mellow feel throughout.
Despite its busy, noisy texture, the composition still conveys a clear sense of melody, making it a superb piece.
AntichristChristoph Fringeli & DJ Pure
The classic track “Antichrist” by DJ Pure and Christoph Fringeli.
It’s striking breakcore with a grim, ominous atmosphere—closer to darkcore, if anything.
The opening builds fairly calmly, but as it heads into the latter half, the energy keeps rising.
The final minute, composed of screams and groans, amplifies the horror vibe to the max.
Definitely give it a listen.
Lawn Wake IThe Flashbulb
Ben Lukas Boysen, known as Ben Lee Jordan, is one of America’s leading electronic musicians.
He’s famous for his work under the name The Flashbulb.
His music is heavily influenced by drill ’n’ bass, and that background is clearly reflected in his breakcore as well.
A great way to experience his style is the album Lawn Wake I.
It showcases the high BPM and chaotic atmosphere characteristic of breakcore.
Definitely give it a listen.
Kill Or Be KilledBloodclaat Gangsta Youth
Because breakcore is largely defined by its high BPM and complex breakbeats, you can find tracks influenced by a variety of genres.
Among them, “Kill Or Be Killed” is a work strongly influenced by Jamaican dancehall reggae.
In contrast to the boldly chanted “Komagen! Komagen! Komagen!” typical of dancehall, this track—built on extremely intricate breakbeats—brilliantly fuses the analog vibe of dancehall reggae with the avant‑garde feel of breakcore.
NeurveXanopticon
Kusanoputicon is a U.
S.
-born artist who represents breakcore.
A composer well-versed in a wide range of fields including ambient music, experimental music, and glitchcore, he is especially highly regarded for his work in breakcore.
One of his signature pieces is Neurve, which features the extremely intricate breakbeats that are the hallmark of breakcore.
The level of detail is so refined that you could feel satisfied just from the complexity of the beats alone.
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.