Collection: Speed Garage
Speed Garage is a high-energy offshoot of UK garage that emerged in the mid-1990s, characterized by its faster tempo, heavy basslines, and infectious rhythms. This genre combines elements of house music with garage and jungle influences, resulting in a sound that's both dancefloor-friendly and sonically aggressive. Speed Garage tracks typically feature pitched-up vocals, sharp snare drums, and rolling sub-bass patterns that give the music its distinctive bounce. The genre has spawned notable sub-genres, including Bassline, which emphasizes even heavier bass elements and often incorporates grime and 4x4 beats, and Old School Bassline, which harkens back to the original Speed Garage sound with a focus on wobbling bass and chopped-up vocal samples. These sub-genres have helped to keep the Speed Garage sound evolving and relevant in the UK's electronic music scene.
