Speedcore Events This Month in New York City

About Speedcore

Originating in the early 1990s as an extreme evolution of hardcore techno and gabber, speedcore is distinguished by its frantic tempo, typically exceeding 200 beats per minute and sometimes reaching over 1000. The instrumentation primarily features heavily distorted drum machine kicks, abrasive sawtooth synthesizers, and industrial samples, creating a dense and aggressive sonic texture. Emotionally, the genre fluctuates between overwhelming intensity and dark, satirical energy, often prioritizing shock value and endurance over conventional melody. Semantically, it occupies the most extreme end of the electronic dance music spectrum, serving as the parent genre to even faster micro-genres like splittercore and extratone while maintaining ties to breakcore.

Also known as: Speed-core

Speedcore events in New York City this month - FAQ

What Speedcore events are in New York City this month?

Mood tracks all Speedcore events in New York City this month - club nights, concerts, DJ sets, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily as new events are announced. Each listing includes the full lineup, venue address, ticket prices, and a direct purchase link. Browse the complete monthly schedule above to plan ahead and book before events sell out.

Where can I find Speedcore in New York City this month?

Originating in the early 1990s as an extreme evolution of hardcore techno and gabber, speedcore is distinguished by its frantic tempo, typically exceeding 200 beats per minute and sometimes reaching over 1000. Find every Speedcore venue and event in New York City this month above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.

What is Speedcore music?

Originating in the early 1990s as an extreme evolution of hardcore techno and gabber, speedcore is distinguished by its frantic tempo, typically exceeding 200 beats per minute and sometimes reaching over 1000. The instrumentation primarily features heavily distorted drum machine kicks, abrasive sawtooth synthesizers, and industrial samples, creating a dense and aggressive sonic texture. Emotionally, the genre fluctuates between overwhelming intensity and dark, satirical energy, often prioritizin…