Electronic · GB · Active since 2008

Broken Note

Brutalist electronic music that fuses the weight of dubstep with the velocity of breakcore. A high-pressure sonic assault for dark warehouses and heavy lifting.

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Broken Note sounds like the internal combustion engine of a futuristic city. It is music built from heavy metals, high-voltage electricity, and the kind of low-end frequencies that you feel in your marrow before you hear them in your ears. The percussion is surgical and violent, often layering traditional breakbeats with industrial textures that sound like falling girders and hydraulic presses.

What sets them apart is their absolute refusal to compromise on sonic density. While many of their peers in the dubstep or drum and bass scenes rely on simple loops, Broken Note constructs intricate, evolving soundscapes of dread. They bridge the gap between the rhythmic complexity of breakcore and the physical impact of darkstep, creating a sound that is both intellectually stimulating for the gear-head and physically overwhelming for the dancer.

Start with the album 'Flood' to experience their definitive statement on apocalyptic bass. It serves as a masterclass in how to maintain clarity within a mix that is fundamentally designed to sound like total chaos. From there, move to 'Exit the Void' to hear how their sound has evolved into an even more cinematic, high-fidelity nightmare.

Our Catalog2 Albums · 2009 · 2019
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