shoegaze
indie/alternative rock subgenre characterized by an ethereal mixture of obscured vocals, guitar distortion and effects, feedback, and overwhelming volume
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Summary
shoegaze is a music genre[1]. shoegaze ranks in the top 0.21% of music genre entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,600 views/month, #4 of 1,946).[2]
Key Facts
- Influenced by: post-rock[3]
- Subclass of: alternative rock[4]
- Commons category: Shoegazing[5]
- Country of origin: United Kingdom[6]
- Inception: January 1, 1987[7]
- Topic's main category: Category:Shoegaze[8]
- Native label: Shoegaze[9]
Why It Matters
shoegaze has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] shoegaze is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]
shoegaze has been cited as an influence by post-rock[12], a music genre[13], founded in 1995[14]; blackgaze[15], a music genre[16], founded in 2003[17]; and post-metal[18], a music genre[19], founded in 1996[20].
FAQs
Who did shoegaze influence?
shoegaze has been cited as an influence by post-rock[12], blackgaze[15], and post-metal[18].