Shoegaze is currently going through a revival, fueled by TikTok love, a wave of exciting new bands and reunions by legends. Luckily, says Stereogum's Lesa Hannah, some of the women from the original era are still making music. She chatted with Lush co-founder Emma Anderson, Deb Googe of My Bloody Valentine, and Slowdive's Rachel Goswell, about the return of shoegaze, making music in middle age, and hot flashes.
Stumbled across this article late last night. Listened to a couple tracks. Picked up the album today.
Sounds like it's right up my alley: a little #SpaceRock, maybe some #shoegaze, and dash of Cluster & perhaps some #Motorik Yay! New #music!
"Seattle Space-Rockers somesurprises' New Album Poised for Meteoric Impact"
Released in 1984 as a single, 'Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops' features Elizabeth Fraser's ethereal vocals layered over shimmering guitars and a driving rhythm. This iconic song, found on the EP 'The Spangle Maker', showcases the Cocteau Twins' dreamy, atmospheric sound, defining a generation of alternative music.
Oh my goth, this pushes some nice buttons, drawing on the legacy of some of the best to blend rock with electronics. Radiohead, TV on the Radio, Liars –all of that with an added dash of #shoegaze and #goth spicing things up. Understated vocals deliver clever and biting lyrics in the best #PostPunk tradition. All done with incredible bombast and a dismissive sneer, like the best bands of yore.
Lush – Tiny Smiles (youtu.be) Italian
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