Darkcore

Darkcore, a subgenre of jungle music that emerged in the early 1990s in the UK, is like the grumpy cousin of rave music who was told to turn the lights down and keep the mood ominous. Characterised by its heavy use of dark, haunting samples and frenetic breakbeats, it sounds as though a sinister spirit is trying to dance its way through a rave, making it perfect for those who enjoy their fun with a side of gloom. While it never reached the dizzying heights of commercial success, it remains a cherished niche for those in search of the mysterious and peculiar, probably whilst wearing oversized hoodies and sipping herbal tea in a dimly-lit corner of a nightclub.