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Shoegaze rocker Wisp is Gen Z's ambassador for the opaque and brutal-even at rap festivals

Natalie Lu, as Wisp, blends emotional shoegaze with Gen Z influences, capturing audience attention through social media and authentic songwriting.

Wisp: Pandora EP

Gen Z on TikTok is driving a contemporary revival of '90s rock subgenre shoegaze.
Natalie Lu, known as Wisp, gained fame through TikTok and garnered success with her debut single 'Your face.'

Shoegaze rocker Wisp is Gen Z's ambassador for the opaque and brutal-even at rap festivals

Natalie Lu, as Wisp, blends emotional shoegaze with Gen Z influences, capturing audience attention through social media and authentic songwriting.

Wisp: Pandora EP

Gen Z on TikTok is driving a contemporary revival of '90s rock subgenre shoegaze.
Natalie Lu, known as Wisp, gained fame through TikTok and garnered success with her debut single 'Your face.'
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Under the Stars: 5 new records you should hear right now - 48 hills

A diverse compilation album honors DIY musician Martin Newell and the group Cleaners From Venus through covers by notable underground artists.
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julie: my anti-aircraft friend

Julie merges grunge and shoegaze influences, creating fresh alt-rock in response to their socio-political environment.

Wishy: Triple Seven

Wishy's debut album showcases their unique blend of emo and shoegaze, exploring themes of infatuation and restlessness with both hyperbolic and dreamy lyrical styles.

Seefeel: Everything Squared

"Everything Squared" showcases Seefeel's revival of their classic sound with optimism and innovative simplicity.

julie: my anti-aircraft friend

Julie merges grunge and shoegaze influences, creating fresh alt-rock in response to their socio-political environment.

Wishy: Triple Seven

Wishy's debut album showcases their unique blend of emo and shoegaze, exploring themes of infatuation and restlessness with both hyperbolic and dreamy lyrical styles.

Seefeel: Everything Squared

"Everything Squared" showcases Seefeel's revival of their classic sound with optimism and innovative simplicity.
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Cold Gawd: I'll Drown on This Earth

Cold Gawd's latest album reflects a deep desire for transformation, exploring emotions beyond typical shoegaze themes.

Ride announce new album Interplay, reveals lead single "Peace Sign"

Ride has announced a new album, Interplay, their first in five years. The lead single, 'Peace Sign,' has been released.
Interplay was inspired by bands like Tears for Fears, Talk Talk, and early U2 and took a long time to make but resulted in an album the band is proud of.

Ride Announce New Album Interplay, Share New Song "Peace Sign"

Ride has announced a new album set to release on March 29
The album has been a long process for the band but has brought them together in a good place

San Francisco's buzziest band met on a dating app

Chokecherry, a San Francisco band, has gained a significant following and success in a short amount of time.
Their music is a blend of shoegaze and grunge, characterized by swirling walls of sound and generous reverb.

Ride announce 2024 tour dates, release new single "Last Frontier"

Ride is releasing a new album on March 29th
They have announced an international tour including North American shows

slchld in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Slchld and Pryvt bring unique, vowel-less names, complementing their smooth, romantic music with jazz and dreamy shoegaze elements.

Cold Gawd: I'll Drown on This Earth

Cold Gawd's latest album reflects a deep desire for transformation, exploring emotions beyond typical shoegaze themes.

Ride announce new album Interplay, reveals lead single "Peace Sign"

Ride has announced a new album, Interplay, their first in five years. The lead single, 'Peace Sign,' has been released.
Interplay was inspired by bands like Tears for Fears, Talk Talk, and early U2 and took a long time to make but resulted in an album the band is proud of.

Ride Announce New Album Interplay, Share New Song "Peace Sign"

Ride has announced a new album set to release on March 29
The album has been a long process for the band but has brought them together in a good place

San Francisco's buzziest band met on a dating app

Chokecherry, a San Francisco band, has gained a significant following and success in a short amount of time.
Their music is a blend of shoegaze and grunge, characterized by swirling walls of sound and generous reverb.

Ride announce 2024 tour dates, release new single "Last Frontier"

Ride is releasing a new album on March 29th
They have announced an international tour including North American shows

slchld in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Slchld and Pryvt bring unique, vowel-less names, complementing their smooth, romantic music with jazz and dreamy shoegaze elements.
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St. Johns' Shoegaze Revival

Shoegaze music is experiencing a revival, particularly among younger audiences discovering classic and obscure bands through social media.
The Dreamgaze PDX festival highlights a long-standing dedicated shoegaze scene, emphasizing community and collaboration.

(Parannoul): Sky Hundred

Parannoul's self-criticism contrasts with their rise in the South Korean indie rock scene, showcasing both vulnerability and talent.

Heavy Song of the Week: Trauma Ray Transcend Shoegaze on Adventurous, Expansive "Bishop"

Trauma Ray's "Bishop" exemplifies a fusion of shoegaze and hardcore, pushing genre boundaries.

Shoegaze duo Belong announce first album in 13 years: listen to "Souvenir" and "Image of Love"

Belong announces third album Realistic IX after a 10-year hiatus.
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Graeme Naysmith, Guitarist in Dream-Pop Band Pale Saints, Has Died

Graeme Naysmith, guitarist of Pale Saints, passed away. His influential guitar work is remembered by bandmates, label founder, and fans.

Heavy Song of the Week: Alcest Unfurl Shimmering Melodies on "Flamme Jumelle"

Alcest exemplifies black metal's evolution by blending genres like shoegaze and dream pop, influencing bands like Deafheaven.

Graeme Naysmith, Guitarist in Dream-Pop Band Pale Saints, Has Died

Graeme Naysmith, guitarist of Pale Saints, passed away. His influential guitar work is remembered by bandmates, label founder, and fans.

Heavy Song of the Week: Alcest Unfurl Shimmering Melodies on "Flamme Jumelle"

Alcest exemplifies black metal's evolution by blending genres like shoegaze and dream pop, influencing bands like Deafheaven.
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Ride: Interplay

Ride continues to evolve their sound and experiment with different styles post-reunion
Interplay album by Ride shows influences of New Order and diverse musical elements

Majesty Crush: Butterflies Don't Go Away

Majesty Crush had intense and raw lyrics while crafting dreamy music similar to their UK peers.
The band's tensions and desires were highlighted in their compilation album Butterflies Don't Go Away.

Wisp shares new song "See you soon": Stream

Wisp has released a new single called "See you soon" that showcases her hazy shoegaze sound.
The song explores the one-sided nature of relationships and the bittersweet realization that the other person may not feel the same.

2024 SXSW Music Festival Mixtape: Shoegaze

The SXSW Music Festival in Austin, TX features a diverse range of international artists and genres.
Shoegaze is a genre known for its ethereal and overwhelming sound, with distorted vocals and guitar effects.

11 New Songs Out Today

Or Best Offer, a noise rock duo, will release an album in January
Liquid Mike will release a new album in February, inspired by Midwest towns
Stephen Brodsky has released a heavy prog Christmas song
Upon Stone, a melodeath band, shared a song from their upcoming debut album
Softcult, a dream pop duo, released a shoegazey new single
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