Shoegaze, its drowned in reverb and buried in distortion, and once labeled pretentious by the UK music press was supposed to fade away in the '90s. But instead, it made an unexpected comeback.In this deep dive, we’re breaking down the rise, fall, and rebirth of shoegaze. From the genre’s hazy origins in the UK, through its brutal takedown by Britpop, to its revival through the internet and modern alternative bands.
We’ll cover:
✅ How My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, and Ride pioneered the shoegaze sound
✅ The infamous criticism that nearly killed the genre
✅ How grunge & Britpop pushed shoegaze underground
✅ The 2000s revival—M83, A Place to Bury Strangers, Feeble Little Horse & more
✅ How hardcore & metal bands like Nothing, Deafheaven, and Oversize evolved shoegaze into something new
💬 What’s YOUR favorite shoegaze band? Do you think the genre is still evolving? Drop a comment!
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My videos are a blend of in-depth research, personal opinions, and insights that will grow with time and experience. While I strive to present thoughtful and engaging content, my essays shouldn’t be taken as definitive fact. They reflect my understanding and perspective at a given time, as I explore the music scene.
🎶 Featured Bands & Influences:
My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, Ride, Lush, Chapterhouse, Cocteau Twins, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Alcest, Deafheaven, Nothing, Title Fight, Oversize, Feeble Little Horse
⚡ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - From Humblr Beginnings
02:33 - The Origin Story
04:38 - The Golden Ages
07:26 - The Decline
10:05 - The Revival
12:35 - The Evolution
James, otherwise known as just james, is an online content creator on YouTube, Twitch and TikTok. On his channel, just james, he posts videos exploring the alternative music and it's culture
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