Dariacore 3… At least I think that’s what it’s called?

Dariacore 3 is the third and final installment in the influential series by leroy (an alias of Jane Remover). The album is the pinnacle of the 'dariacore' microgenre, characterized by the rapid-fire sampling of early 2010s pop hits, EDM, and internet memes, all processed through a high-energy glitch and hyperpop lens. Released in May 2022, it represents a significant evolution from the previous two volumes, featuring more complex arrangements and longer track durations, most notably the six-minute 'move for me & the penultimate dagger'. The album was met with critical acclaim within underground electronic circles for its technical proficiency and its ability to evoke a specific brand of digital nostalgia while pushing the boundaries of sample-based music. It serves as both a celebration and a deconstruction of the SoundCloud underground scene, concluding with a literal tutorial on how the sound is made, effectively 'killing' the microgenre by democratizing its secrets.