dubstep
noun
dub·step
ˈdəb-ˌstep 
: a type of electronic dance music having prominent bass lines and syncopated drum patterns
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Their sound incorporates pop, electronic, dubstep and indie, among other styles, and they're known for their DIY approach to writing, producing and mixing.
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The Indianapolis Star, 27 Mar. 2024
Its third release, Burial’s debut South London Boroughs EP, quickly helped strengthen its position as one of the most influential labels of the early dubstep scene.
—Arielle Lana Lejarde, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2024
Here, Broner took the time to share with Forbes her shift from pursuing theater to becoming a dubstep artist, the best piece of advice master turntablist Rob Swift gave her, being married to Subtronics and more.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The song combines riddim elements with classic country sounds — a genre rarely seen in the dance/dubstep community.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2024
More than one waltz was derailed by disruptive outbursts of dubstep.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2023
Known then for crafting music that amalgamated early dubstep, soul samples and snippets of his own eerie vibrato, Blake quickly ascended as an underground sensation.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2023
The first part of the set moves through bass-heavy tracks with a dubstep undercurrent, with glowing chords occasionally cutting through the gloom.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 22 Aug. 2023
Shaquille O'Neal announced the release date for his debut dubstep album in the silliest way possible on Wednesday.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2023
The Indianapolis Star, 27 Mar. 2024
Its third release, Burial’s debut South London Boroughs EP, quickly helped strengthen its position as one of the most influential labels of the early dubstep scene.
—Arielle Lana Lejarde, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2024
Here, Broner took the time to share with Forbes her shift from pursuing theater to becoming a dubstep artist, the best piece of advice master turntablist Rob Swift gave her, being married to Subtronics and more.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The song combines riddim elements with classic country sounds — a genre rarely seen in the dance/dubstep community.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2024
More than one waltz was derailed by disruptive outbursts of dubstep.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2023
Known then for crafting music that amalgamated early dubstep, soul samples and snippets of his own eerie vibrato, Blake quickly ascended as an underground sensation.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2023
The first part of the set moves through bass-heavy tracks with a dubstep undercurrent, with glowing chords occasionally cutting through the gloom.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 22 Aug. 2023
Shaquille O'Neal announced the release date for his debut dubstep album in the silliest way possible on Wednesday.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2023
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“Dubstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dubstep. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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