The albums that define
blackgaze.
Our picks for where to start with blackgaze — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top blackgaze artists
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The blackgaze essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Deafheaven
Infinite Granite
Ethereal soundscapes merge with melodic vocals, creating a lush and atmospheric exploration of emotion and texture.
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Deafheaven
New Bermuda
Ethereal melodies intertwine with harsh, relentless guitars to create a vast sonic landscape that captures both beauty and brutality.
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Liturgy
Renihilation
A turbulent blend of black metal intensity and ethereal soundscapes, creating a transcendent listening experience.
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Liturgy
Aesthethica
Aesthethica unfolds a transcendent soundscape where black metal ferocity intertwines with ethereal melodies and intricate rhythms.
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Amesoeurs
Amesoeurs
A haunting blend of black metal intensity and ethereal shoegaze textures envelops listeners in a melancholic atmosphere.
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Amesoeurs
Ruines Humaines
A haunting blend of black metal's ferocity with ethereal shoegaze textures, crafting an immersive soundscape of despair and beauty.
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Lantlôs
Wildhund
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Lantlôs
Melting Sun
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