Genre

Slowcore

Slowcore, also known as sadcore, is a subgenre of indie rock characterised by subdued tempos with typically minimalist instrumentation alongside solemn and melancholic lyrical performances.

The history of slowcore began in the late-1980s with bands forming in reaction to the abrasive sounds of grunge. Slow rock music, akin to singer-songwriter and folk, laid the groundwork for the genre in the ear…

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