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Graves (Luca Benincasa) Genre: Scenecore, dark trap (Cardiff, UK) nts.live . Graves (real name Luca Benincasa) is known for a raw, horror-tinged trap sound released mainly on SoundCloud (under “graves archive”). His music typically features heavy 808 drums, distorted vocals and synths, and lyrical themes of violence, death and despair. This aligns with the broader scenecore style (a hyperpop/scene revival) – which often uses pitched-up or gritty vocals, nostalgic melodies, and “edgier” lyrics about gore or self-harm. Graves’ track titles (e.g. “2009 Club Shooter,” “Hardcore Suicide,” “Slaughter Party”) reflect these dark motifs. Stylistic trademarks: Graves blends trap beats with hardcore/EDM influences. His “faggotfest” mix (Feb 2021) even includes classic rave/hardcore tracks (e.g. Devilman’s “Drum and Bass Father,” an S3RL gabber track, etc.), showing his roots in early-2000s club music. This heavy, nostalgic electronic sound is layered under ominous samples and aggressive vocals. In lyrics and samples he frequently evokes horror or tragedy (fans noted, for example, a “hit” dialogue sample and horror imagery in tracks). Overall, Graves’ sound fits scenecore’s trend of blending internet-age trap/hyperpop with scene-era emo/hardcore themes, though he leans especially into the hardcore/drum’n’bass side of things. SoundCloud Releases and Notable Tracks Graves’ output is primarily self-released singles and mixes on SoundCloud (as graves archive). Key tracks include (all Dec 2021 unless noted): “Liveleakstars” (ft. Yeire13): A collaboration featuring another underground artist, illustrating his chaotic trap style. “Hardcore Suicide” (ft. Horrormovies): A darker trap track whose title signals its grim theme. “Slaughter Party”: An aggressive track (title evokes gore) “2009 Club Shooter”: Perhaps his most streamed song (attracting viral attention). It’s a hype, gun-violence–themed track. “Wish I Nevr Woke” (ft. 15Forevr): A slower, more melodic track with emo-trap vibes. “graves @ faggotfest” (Feb 2021): A mixtape-like DJ set listing (see tracklist) that mixes hardcore, trance and trap. It reveals his influences (e.g. trance, EDM, trap remixes). Each release is typically a standalone track, often featuring guest vocalists. The “@ faggotfest” mix is notable for curating diverse club tracks alongside two Graves originals (e.g. “Liveleakstars”), underscoring his link to both past rave culture and modern trap. Collaborators and Influences Graves frequently works with other underground artists and draws from the broader scenecore/EMO-trap community: Yeire13: Featured on “Liveleakstars”. Horrormovies: Featured on “Hardcore Suicide”. 15Forevr: Featured on “Wish I Nevr Woke”. (15Forevr is itself an influential name in the scenecore scene.) Local scene peers: Names like Tr1st4n appear in his circle (he’s cited on Graves’ playlists and mix tracklists). Musical influences: His mixes and style nod to classic hardcore/gabber (Devilman, AstralProjection, S3RL) and trap/rap (e.g. Chief Keef remixes, modern emo-rap beats). This blend – illustrated by his “faggotfest” tracklist (which includes gabber, DnB, and trap titles) – shows he bridges ’00s rave music with today’s hyperpop-trap trends. In terms of genre influence, Graves stands alongside artists like 15Forevr, Rebzyyx, and Kid Trash (iconic scenecore producers). He shares their DIY ethos and uses of internet-era samples, though his sound skews especially dark and heavy. Scene Context and Reception Within the 2020s scenecore microgenre, Graves fits the mold of an “edgy” producer who revives mid-2000s scene aesthetics in a hyperpop/trap framework. He embraces the movement’s nostalgic elements (game/anime samples, pitch-shifted vocals, etc.) while giving them a more hardcore/metallic edge. In that sense, he both reflects and stretches the genre: his lyrics and imagery (guns, gore, self-harm) align with scenecore’s taboo themes, but his frequent use of thumping gabber and metal-influenced sounds goes beyond the typical hyperpop leanings. Graves has no major label backing or press coverage; his recognition is largely underground. His name appears on sites like Last.fm and NTS (which notes his Cardiff origin) nts.live, but there are no formal reviews or media features. Instead, reception is seen in fan comments on SoundCloud. Listeners often praise his intensity and beats: for example, one commenter raved that “his music slapssssss” (calling a track a “slap”). Another said they “fucking missed this song” upon rediscovering it. Many fans simply comment “hard” or “so sick” on his uploads. This suggests a devoted niche following that values his high-energy, raw style. In summary, Graves (Luca Benincasa) is an underground scenecore/trap artist whose SoundCloud releases showcase a fusion of hardcore techno and trap. He uses horror/violence themes and nostalgic club influences to craft a sound that both exemplifies and pushes the limits of the scenecore aesthetic. His tracks like “2009 Club Shooter” and “Hardcore Suicide” are standout examples of his style, and they have earned cult appreciation online (despite the lack of mainstream coverage). Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.