Gen Z's love for '90s rock subgenre shoegaze is evident on TikTok, contributing to its modern resurgence. Natalie Lu, also known as Wisp, rose to fame through the platform, with her debut single 'Your face' attracting thousands of plays and leading to a record deal with Interscope.
'Your face,' with almost 50 million Spotify streams, captivates with vocals akin to a lost dove or Deftones, and guitar parts resembling chilled spiderwebs. Wisp's emergence from a 'broke college student' to a signed artist showcases the power of TikTok in launching music careers.
Wisp's debut EP, Pandora, showcases wistful melodies and her breathy voice throughout. Shoegaze's allure lies in transforming glamorous elements into something more intriguing by covering them in 'pond scum,' emphasizing the beauty of restraint over excess glamor.
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