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About Shoegaze
Shoegaze is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative rock. Its influences include post-rock.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Cocteau Twins, My Bloody Valentine, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Slowdive, Richard Ashcroft and Beach House.
Shoegaze has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Grungegaze and Zoomergaze.
From Wikipedia
Shoegaze (originally shoegazing and also known as dream rock) is a subgenre of indie and alternative rock characterised by ethereal soundscapes, obscured vocals, and extensive use of guitar effects and distortion. Rooted in Phil Spector's Wall of Sound, the Velvet Underground, and psychedelic pop of the 1960s, the genre originated in the late 1980s and early 1990s mainly among British acts who based their sound on groups such as Cocteau Twins, the Jesus and Mary Chain, and My Bloody Valentine. "Shoegazing" was coined in 1991 by music executive Andy Ross when describing Moose and first used by the British music press as a pejorative for bands with a motionless stage presence and guitarists who directed their look down towards their effects pedals. It was sometimes used interchangeably with "dream pop".
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Shoegaze.
Key artists
- Cocteau Twins
- My Bloody Valentine
- The Jesus and Mary Chain
- Slowdive
- Richard Ashcroft
- Beach House
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Shoegaze?
Shoegaze is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative rock. Its influences include post-rock.
Where and when did Shoegaze originate?
Shoegaze originated in United Kingdom in the 1980s.
Who are famous Shoegaze artists?
Cocteau Twins, My Bloody Valentine, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Slowdive, Richard Ashcroft and Beach House.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q272167 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Shoegaze – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- Portrayal - 01 - Solecism by Portrayal – CC BY 4.0