Error37

Error37 sounds like a GameBoy Color being fed through a distortion pedal and then thrown into a mosh pit. It is a relentless, neon-soaked assault of 'Nintendocore' that bridges the gap between the frantic energy of post-hardcore and the sugary, jagged textures of 8-bit chiptune. The music is characterized by sudden shifts from crushing breakdowns to melodic, synth-heavy choruses that feel like winning a level in a retro side-scroller.

What makes them distinctive is their commitment to the aesthetic of the early 2010s internet culture. While many electronicore bands use synths as a background layer, Error37 treats the 8-bit lead as a primary instrument, often dueling with the guitars for dominance. The dual-vocal attack of piercing screams and high-energy cleans adds to the sense of sensory overload, creating a sound that is both nostalgic for the arcade era and aggressively modern.

Start with their self-titled 2015 album. It captures the band at their most polished and chaotic, featuring the quintessential blend of heavy riffs and digital chirps that defined the Melbourne electronicore scene. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who misses the 'neon' era of metalcore but wants something with a bit more glitchy, experimental edge.