Post-dubstep

Post-dubstep is an umbrella term applied to a range of musical styles that have been influenced by the sparse, syncopated rhythms and heavy sub-bass of the UK dubstep scene. The breadth of styles

Characteristics#

The tempo of music typically characterised as post-dubstep is approximately 130 beats per minute. The drum patterns in post-dubstep take a more minimalistic and experimental approach, featuring eclectic, broken drum patterns derived from but not fitting dubstep, focusing on adding atmosphere and texture rather than driving energy.

History#

The production duo Mount Kimbie is often associated with the origination of the term post-dubstep, and James Blake as its “poster boy”. with the scene being largely absorbed later in the 2010s by genres such as UK bass, alternative R&B, and other developments in dubstep.

Notable acts#

Names frequently associated with post-dubstep are Ikonika, 2562, Cityscape, Deadboy, Martyn, Floating Points, Pangaea, Ramadanman, Sepalcure, FaltyDL, Pariah, Burial, The Weeknd, SBTRKT, Scuba, Egyptrixx, Persian Empire, Shackleton, Starkey, Matthew Thompson, Ital Tek, Ifan Dafydd, Guido, Four Tet and the U.K. labels Hotflush and Hyperdub.

Genre family: 2010s in music, Electronic dance music genres, English styles of music