Grainy 480p videos and over-saturated digital camera photos.

In the modern lexicon, "core" suffixes usually denote an aesthetic (like Gorpcore or Cottagecore). However, in 2008, "Horsecore" was a term often associated with underground music scenes—specifically a chaotic blend of noise rock, experimental punk, or "horse-themed" irony that briefly bubbled up on platforms like MySpace.

In 2008, the "Horsecore" aesthetic wasn't about the polished, high-definition visuals we see today. It was characterized by: