About UK hardcore
UK hardcore is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of happy hardcore, trancecore and hard dance.
From Wikipedia
Happy hardcore, also known as 4-beat, is a subgenre of hardcore dance music. It emerged both from the UK breakbeat hardcore rave scene, and Belgian, German and Dutch hardcore techno scenes in the early 1990s.
Although having some similarities, happy hardcore differs from gabber in that happy hardcore tends to have breakbeats running alongside the 4/4 kick drum.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of UK hardcore.
- ↑ happy hardcore
- ↑ trancecore
- ↑ hard dance
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is UK hardcore?
UK hardcore is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of happy hardcore, trancecore and hard dance.
Where and when did UK hardcore originate?
UK hardcore originated in United Kingdom in the 1990s.