Cheese to replace Filth?

[stereotactic]

A lot of interesting views on this thread...

I think it safe to say, the reason more mainstream elements are creeping into dubstep is because dubstep itself is becoming more commerically viable. The more exposure it gets, the more producers will start to incorporate elements of already popular genre's, in an attempt to make it more universally popular still.

Naturally this grates with the true heads, as this isn't what dubstep is traditionally about. the point is though, that just because certain elements are being incorporated doesn't mean the whole scene is going a certain way, it just means it is broadening it's appeal, branching out as it were.

If people are lapping it up, it will continue to grow, and like most modern music there will be sub-genres that develop. Personally I don't mind trance elements, but I'm not a great fan of cheese, so applied in a darker fashion it's all good. But producers take the artistic direction they want to... If you don't like a certain sound, avoid it, or better yet create what you want to hear more of.

Look at the drum n bass scene now. Huge, thriving (though some may say slightly derivative these days), loads of different styles coming to the fore. All tastes are catered for. You hear drum n bass on the radio now, on TV adverts, movie scores... It's come a long way from when I first heard it, brocking out to Andy C's Valley of the Shadows at Dreamscape back in the day. But yet, there is still an 'underground' scene alive where the roots are maintained and enjoyed.

Dubstep is moving in a similar direction. You may not like all the interpretations and directions, but diversity and experimentation is the signs of a healthy scene, as long as the roots are also maintained.

[serox]

if it's been 'done' in other genres why wouldn't anyone at some point merge 2 things they love, or is that hard for you to imagine

People aren't merging two things they love. Vested interests are cynically attempting to exploit the dubstep brand for their financial benefit. To see this as anything other than a cash grab is indeed hard to imagine.

They dont get it.

/facepalm

[willbennett]

Yea I'm not sure about it. Nothings Wrong by Subscape I think is ok though, maybe not from a strictly dubstep point of view.... I think mixing it up is good! I'm sure everyone heres the same, as much as you love dubstep, dark wobbles can't be all you're into.

[serox]

Yea I'm not sure about it. Nothings Wrong by Subscape I think is ok though, maybe not from a strictly dubstep point of view.... I think mixing it up is good! I'm sure everyone heres the same, as much as you love dubstep, dark wobbles can't be all you're into.

Hope that is not aimed at me?

I really dont care about wobbles if it is done good.

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[willbennett]

Nah man not at all! sorry wasn't out to give that impression. I just mean theres always room for something new, personal opinions and preference aside its always a good thing? I mean you can always listen to whatever you like and someone doing something different doesnt detract from that. btw this is a general statement and not directed at you, I need to stop making what I post sound like I'm having a dig, I'm pretty new to all this forum stuff lol...

[oscarhenson]

I really dont care about wobbles if it is done good.

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yeah, badman was released this year. there's awful stuff coming out, but also some sick stuff, and some really interesting new stuff.