Hardbass is a high-tempo style of electronic dance music known for its pounding bass and simple, catchy synth hooks, closely linked to Russian club culture and online meme culture. Short hardbass loops became popular on TikTok, YouTube and in gaming edits because they instantly raise the energy of a clip without needing lyrics. The style is often paired with squatting dances, tracksuit humour and exaggerated tough-guy entrances, which helped it spread far beyond its original dance floors and keeps it a go-to sound for chaotic, high-energy edits.