Homocore

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Queercore, an artistic and musical movement dealing with issues of sexual and gender prejudice uncountable

    "New zines by G.B. Jones--brilliant editor of early girl-oriented homocore zines J.D.s, Hide."

  2. 2
    A subgenre of punk rock, especially hardcore punk, associated with LGBTQ+ musicians and themes, often expressing queer identity, resistance, and community. uncountable

    "Homocore — Hardcore rock played by gay musicians."

Example

More examples

"New zines by G.B. Jones--brilliant editor of early girl-oriented homocore zines J.D.s, Hide."

Etymology

From homo + -core.

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