Brostep is a sub-genre of the now popular genre Dubstep. The term “brostep” was supposedly coined by Kozee through Twitter to describe the sudden popularity of a specific sound of Dubstep as it didn't fit under the traditional definition. It is normally used to describe uncreative, aggressive, wobble heavy Dubstep. Brostep is constructed through various mid range frequencies rather than low, very heavy bass frequencies as Dubstep is. Traditionally, Dubstep is very reliant on sub bass while Brostep is not. Brostep (also called ‘mid-range cack’ or bruvstep in the UK) evolved out of dubstep to become what many see as a separate subgenre of music, although it is still largely categorized as dubstep by event promoters and most of the artists themselves. Brostep is characterized by the preference of mid-range frequencies over those of the low end, a massive amount of wobble, an aggressive ‘feel’ to the music and an impatient, almost frantic style of delivery. More drum and bass-influenced than dub-influenced (as is dubstep), brostep is tinged with scrapes of heavy metal and has a jumpier, ravey vibe with very little sub-bass weight.
Despite being known as hard and horny raw dong music for sweaty males to “bro out” to, brostep actually tends to pull in a larger female audience who prefers the dancier, more jump-up nature of the “hype bass party music” over the heavier dubstep. Slightly faster than traditional dubstep, brostep is also seen as more accessible than its predecessor, and therefore looked down upon by Old School dubstep enthusiasts who regularly fill over a dozen pages on Dubstepforum.com anytime anyone mentions the word brostep, with many users calling for an outright ban on the New School name. Brostep is viewed as being very American, from the gutter, grungy, and ruining dubstep’s reputation by the minute according to many of the pioneers, see Skream and purists. Many artists that fit under Brostep are Skrillex, Datsik, Excision, Rusko, Borgore, etc.
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