So thanks to our pal

and his utterly inescapable ubiquitousness since the Grammys, dubstep has steadily made its way into the mainstream to the chagrin of true aficionados and the delight of unsuspecting casual music fans. But for as many newbies that have embraced the low-end sound, there's been twice as many who've been confounded by the whole phenomenon. As a public service to the dubstep virgins making the trek to

Continue Reading

, we tasked our resident dubstep expert

Britt Chester

with putting together a helpful primer for the uninitiated. Introducing:

Dubstep for Dummies

.

See Also: - Ten signs you have a dubstep problem - Skrillex at the 1STBANK Center

Your average, everyday, gateway dubstep

Your advanced, aficionado dubstep

Page down for our helpful Dubstep for Dummies primer

---

If you like this story, consider signing up for our email newsletters.

SHOW ME HOW

X

Newsletters

_{All-access pass to the top stories, events and offers around town.}

• No Thanks
• Sign Up

X

SUCCESS!

You have successfully signed up for your selected newsletter(s) - please keep an eye on your mailbox, we're movin' in!

---

Follow Backbeat on Twitter: @westword_music

---