How to get into shoegaze
shoegaze: indie/alternative rock subgenre characterized by an ethereal mixture of obscured vocals, guitar distortion and effects, feedback, and overwhelming volume northsound.fm covers 167 shoegaze artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into shoegaze?
Start with Ride's "Tarantula". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into shoegaze.
Who are the best shoegaze artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for shoegaze include Ride, My Bloody Valentine and Dan Snaith. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is shoegaze?
indie/alternative rock subgenre characterized by an ethereal mixture of obscured vocals, guitar distortion and effects, feedback, and overwhelming volume