Where to Start with shoegaze

indie/alternative rock subgenre characterized by an ethereal mixture of obscured vocals, guitar distortion and effects, feedback, and overwhelming volume

167 artists

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shoegaze Artists

About shoegaze

What is shoegaze?

indie/alternative rock subgenre characterized by an ethereal mixture of obscured vocals, guitar distortion and effects, feedback, and overwhelming volume

Where should I start with shoegaze?

Start with "The Last Great Torch Song" by Vision Eternel. It captures what makes shoegaze worth exploring.

What are the best shoegaze albums?

The shoegaze albums worth hearing first: "The Last Great Torch Song" by Vision Eternel, "Un automne en solitude" by Vision Eternel, "Abondance de périls" by Vision Eternel, "An Anthology of Past Misfortunes" by Vision Eternel and "Seul dans l'obsession" by Vision Eternel.

How many shoegaze artists are there?

Spinsource covers 167 shoegaze artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.