Shoegaze
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Shoegaze 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,
Guitarist performing with an array of effects units
Often classified as dream pop, Scottish band Cocteau Twins paved the way for the shoegaze genre.
In 1990, Ride emerged as shoegaze's most prominent act.
Slowdive performing live in 1992.
My Bloody Valentine (band)
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My Bloody Valentine is an Irish rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1983. Founded by singer and guitarist Kevin Shields and drummer Colm Ó Cíosóig, the band underwent multiple lineup changes before
Shoegaze
…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…
My Bloody Valentine performing in 2025
Bilinda Butcher performing in 1989
Kevin Shields performing in 1989
My Bloody Valentine performing in 2009