Hardstyle

Description

Hardstyle is a genre of electronic dance music characterized by a mix of hard-hitting basslines, distorted kick drums, and melodic elements. It often features energetic and euphoric melodies, combined with a tempo typically ranging from 140 to 150 BPM.

History

Hardstyle originated in the late 1990s and early 2000s, evolving from the hardcore techno and hard trance scenes in the Netherlands and Belgium. It gained popularity through festivals and events, becoming a staple in the European dance music scene. Over the years, it has diversified into various subgenres, including rawstyle and euphoric hardstyle.