Dirtcore

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Dirtcore is a form of Hardcore punk that is slowly growing in popularity in Southwest Virginia.

Its sound combines elements of Melodic hardcore, Stoner Metal, Cowpunk, Blues-Rock, Emo, Alternative country, Grunge, Folk-Rock and many others.

Its sound has been heavily influenced by artists such as: Meat Puppets, The Cramps, Nirvana, Hüsker Dü, The Replacements, X, Black Sabbath, and southwest Virginia band Bludfed. The sound has also been referred to as Hardcore Cowpunk, Dead-core (as in the Grateful Dead), and Anarcho-Roots.

The artists and fans usually practice anarchism or socialism. They are also known for wild stage antics such as wearing dresses or playing entire shows in broken Spanish.


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