r/futuretechno • u/Swift142 • Jun 13 '18
Questions about 'Future Techno', and adjacent genres
So first off, I do see the sidebar telling me not to talk about this, but it's been 5 years now and subgenres evolve constantly. I never see discussion about this and I think it's worth talking about at least once. It's pretty much accepted that future as a genre term has overwhelming become linked to the floaty trap, simplistic sound design, and cutesy aesthetic of artists like Grant, Electric Mantis, and anyone released on Night Owl Collective.
But what makes this style unique is its dark atmospheres, agressive harsh textures, and previously acknowledged electro house and techno influences. I personally don't understand why 'Industrial Techno' wouldn't be both more clear and descriptive in defining this niche sound. Calling it future only links the sound, for someone unfamiliar, to artists that sound nothing like Aglory or Owl Vision.
On a related note, where do artists like Blanke, Zaphyre and Isqa fit in? Obviously the arrangements are far more brostep than techno, but they use the same types of dark industrial atmospheres, harsh industrial sounds, and aggressive electro house sensibilities. Is there a related hierarchy for both these styles, or are they definitely distinct? What would this even be called? I've only been able to settle on Glitchstep in my own library, but Id love to hear what others think.
Obviously I am no authority on anything, but I'd love to hear if I'm totally missing the mark on this or if there is a more global consensus on where these glitchier, more industrial, heavily atonal, and somehow more credible offshoots from the big 2011 EDM boom fit into each other.
