Themed Dubstep is an umbrella term for sub-genres of dubstep that explore dubstep (primarily brostep, deathstep, or riddim) with fusions of historical, environmental, cultural or sarcastics themes.
Animestep[]
| Animestep | |
| Stylistic origins | Brostep, Japanese animes |
|---|---|
| Cultural origins | Japan |
| Derivative forms | H**taistep, Uwustep |
Animestep, also Kawaii Dubstep, is a variation of brostep that uses kawaii sound effects and samples from anime with brostep instrumentation.
The genre started out as a meme, but thanks to its popularity has become a genre in its own right.
Bollystep[]
| Bollystep | |
| Stylistic origins | Brostep, Indian movies |
|---|---|
| Cultural origins | India |
Egyptian Dubstep[]
| Egyptian Dubstep | |
| Stylistic origins | Dubstep, Egyptian music, Egyptian culture |
|---|---|
| Cultural origins | Egypt |
Egyptian Dubstep, also Egypstep, is a themed dubstep based on Egyptian culture and history.
The genre combines the rhythm, percutions and powerful bass of dubstep, with Melodies and motifs inspired by traditional Arab or Oriental music.
It uses instruments such as the oud, the ney, or typical percussion instruments, a mood that's often dark, mysterious or cinematic, recalling ancient Egyptian imagery such as pyramids or temples.
Sounds that evoke the desert or vast, uncluttered landscapes.
Egyptian Dubstep is a sonic exploration that combines the vibrations of dubstep with oriental cultural and musical elements to create a unique and evocative ambience.
H**tai Riddim[]
| H**tai Riddim | |
| Stylistic origins | Riddim, Explicit Japanese animes |
|---|---|
| Cultural origins | UK |
H**tai riddim is a themed dubstep, close to p**nstep. The genre incorporates explicits and shocking elements from explicits mangas, combined with riddim.
Horrorstep[]
| Horrorstep | |
| Stylistic origins | Deathstep, Darkstep, Horror film music |
|---|---|
Horrorstep is a style of Deathstep that focuses on a very horrific, terror atmosphere inspired by horror movies.
The genre is characterized by a dark ambience (squeaks, whispers, chain rattles, screams, or devilish laughter) , horrific themes and samples like haunted house or dark forest, powerful bassline and deep wobbles, powerful percussion and a Cinematic influence.
Although Horrorstep appeals to electronic music fans who appreciate dark, immersive themes, horror movie fans, as well as those seeking an intense, cinematic musical experience, it is nevertheless a niche genre, but remains a variant of dubstep that relies on macabre sounds and a spooky atmosphere to deliver a musical experience that is both terrifying and captivating.
Example of Horrorstep :
Piratestep[]
| Pirate Dubstep | |
| Stylistic origins | Dubstep, Pirate music, Pirate culture |
|---|---|
Piratestep is a themed dubstep genre based on the pirate culture.
The genre combines the rhythm, percutions and powerful bass from dubstep, with a use of traditional instruments associated with the world of pirates, such as the accordion, fiddle and pipe, and a funny or epic atmosphere.
The genre often use a pirate-style art pics or videos with boats, treasures or navals scenes.
Piratestep is a creative and playful variant of dubstep, combining percussive bass and electronic rhythms with the fascinating world of pirates.
P**nstep[]
| P**nstep | |
| Stylistic origins | Brostep, Explicit media |
|---|---|
P**rnstep is a genre of themed dubstep that incorporates shocking and explicit elements from explicits medias combined with brostep.
Uwustep[]
| Uwustep | |
| Stylistic origins | Riddim, Animestep, Internet |
|---|---|
Uwustep, also Kawaii Riddim, is a themed dubstep genre based on the kawaii culture from Japan.
Similar to animestep except instead of brostep it uses riddim with anime girl's vocals or kawaii sound. It is more cutsey than animestep.
Viking Riddim[]
| Viking Riddim | |
| Stylistic origins | Riddim, Nordic culture |
|---|---|
| Cultural origins | France |
Viking Riddim is a themed dubstep genre that combines Riddim with nordic culture inspired by vikings.
The genre combines the traditionnal percution (kick, clap, snare, hi-hats) and repetitives bass from riddim, with menacing vocals, traditionnals music instruments and a menacing atmosphere from viking culture.
The genre was pionnered by French dj named Samplifired, with its songs like Helheim (with Evlinoiz), Berserker, Harald, and many more.