Brostep

	Brostep
Stylistic origins	Dubstep, Classic Tearout
Cultural origins	USA
Subgenres
	Animestep, Deathstep, Filthstep, Gorestep, Melodic Brostep, Tearout, Vomitstep, Wubstep
Fusion genres
	DeathTear, Metalstep, Reggaestep, Rockstep, Trapstep

Brostep is a extreme form of dubstep, popularized in the US. Often nicknamed filthstep (which is a misnomer as filthstep is a separate subgenre) with the "alien bass", it's characterized by an untamed abrasive "futuristic atmosphere," which contains elements of lurching vigorous "midrange wub basses," jarring and abrasive high range frequencies such as "metallic fluctuation" sound designs, nasty "bass growls", and eerie piercing "screechers and screech basses" that help drives the song into an otherworldly energetic manner and experience.

History[]

Brostep was popularized by American producer Skrillex. It became extremely popular, and picked up traction in Canada with producers Datsik & Excision. It also attracted the likes of metal bands like Korn, who collaborated with electronic music producers Skrillex & Excision on their album The Path of Totality. By 2016, however, dubstep had declined in popularity, and brostep followed blindly. Artists like Skrillex began working behind the scenes more, producing for trap & pop artists. Mount Kimbie & James Blake began experimenting and making more soulful songs. It didn't help that Datsik was accused of sexual assault in March 2018, leading to cancellation of all of his tour dates and him stepping down from his own label.

Structure[]

Brostep is played at the same tempo as dubstep, 140 (or 70 in a studio). It's characterized by being essentially more hardcore than its UK counterparts, with heavily distorted bass synths, and lots of wubs. It accentuates the middle negative & uses "robotic fluctuations & metal-esque aggression". Brostep songs usually have very detailed basslines, full of down-sampled growls and chord fillers; not letting a single part be too empty in the drops. Drumstep variations are the same, but at a faster tempo.

Subgenres[]

Brostep, which was all the rage in the first half of the 2010s, popularized by Skrillex, Zomboy and Virtual Riot, is also a genre that has given rise to a whole host of sub-genres.

The main sub-genres are :

Deathstep: A more violent and horrific genre, having emerged from the mix between Brostep and Death Metal.

Filthstep: Often confused with Brostep, Filthstep focuses more on heavy bass and more distorted sounds.

Gorestep: Created and popularized by Israeli DJ Borgore, it is close to Deathstep, and uses shocking elements.

Melodic Brostep: a version of Brostep influenced by Melodic Dubstep, it retains the Brostep feel with euphoric, melodic sounds.

Metalstep: a cross between Brostep and Metal, blending the rhythm and bass of Brostep with the signature sounds of Metal.

Reggeastep: a genre that's something of a return to Dub's origins, fusing the guitar and vocals of Reggea with the powerful bass of Brostep.

Tearout: an extremely violent dancefloor genre, a modern version of Classic Tearout, influenced by Deathstep.

Trapstep: A fusion of Trap and Brostep, that combines rhythms and drums of Trap, with powerful bass, distorted sounds and aesthetic of Dubstep.

Vomitstep: Created by SNAILS, Vomitstep uses bass gurgles instead of growls.

Wubstep: created by MDK, inspired by complextro, with a tempo between 160 and 200 BPM.

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