Heavy Electronic Genre
#BassMusic encompasses electronic genres emphasizing heavy basslines: dubstep, trap, drum & bass, bass house, future bass. The term became umbrella for bass-focused EDM subcultures (2014-present), distinct from melody-focused progressive house/trance.
Subgenres: Dubstep (Skrillex, Excision), trap (RL Grime, Baauer), drum & bass (Andy C, Pendulum), bass house (Jauz, AC Slater), future bass (Flume, Illenium)
Festival culture: Bass Canyon, Lost Lands, Rampage - bass-specific festivals drawing tens of thousands
Production: Sub-bass frequencies (20-60 Hz), wobbles, drops, sound design emphasis
Headbanger culture: Physical bass response - headbanging, “bass face,” feeling vibrations
2018-2023: Riddim dubstep, color bass emerged as subgenre evolutions
The hashtag represents bass-focused electronic music community distinct from mainstream EDM’s pop-oriented sounds.
Sources:
https://www.youredm.com/
https://www.billboard.com/