Slowcore

Slowcore is a subgenre of alternative rock and indie rock. The music of slowcore artists is generally characterized by bleak lyrics, downbeat melodies, slower tempos and minimalist arrangements. Slowcore is often used interchangeably with the term sadcore.[1][2]

Slowcore
Stylistic origins
Cultural origins1990s, United States
Other topics
Post-rock

Characteristics

Slowcore is a fusion genre of indie rock and sadcore,[3] characterized by minimal musical backing, played at extremely slow speeds.[4] Slowcore songs often feature "depressing lyrics", according to Listverse.[3] Swedish singer Stina Nordenstam has been described as slowcore because of "her sadly beautiful little-girl whisper" style of singing.[2]

Artists would often take influence from other genres like americana, dream pop and post-rock, often times straddling lines between genres.[5]

History

The genre began in the early 1990s as an act of rebellion against the predominant energy and aggression of grunge. The genre is linked to the band Low, who began experimenting by playing quietly and slowly to traditional rock audiences.[2][6]

See also
  • Doom metal, a genre of heavy metal that also focuses on slow tempos and pessimistic lyrics
  • Sadcore

References
  1. AllMusic Guide genre entry for Slowcore
  2. Edwards, Mark (February 1, 2009). "Slowcore: Encyclopedia of Modern Music". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  3. Craigo, Ethan (September 28, 2011). "10 Obscure Fusion Genres". Listverse. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
  4. Pitchfork album review
  5. January 31st, Samuel Rosean; 2019. "The Beginner's Guide To: Slowcore". DrownedInSound. Retrieved 2021-02-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. Alan Sparhawk from Low tells the story of the origin of 'Slowcore'. The Paper Crane Podcast. September 20, 2021. Archived from the original on October 2, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021 – via YouTube.
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