The Emergence Machine

Shoegaze

abstract · Music · Level 10 · E9

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Shoegaze is an indie/alternative rock subgenre characterized by an ethereal mixture of obscured vocals, guitar distortion and effects, feedback, and overwhelming volume, which are hallmarks of the genre.

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Historical origin

Origin word
shoegaze
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Indie Rock L8 (requires)
    Alternative rock is a broader category that does not specifically convey the characteristics of shoegaze.
  • Alternative Rock L9 (requires)
    Indie/alternative rock subgenre characterized by an ethereal mixture of obscured vocals, guitar distortion and effects, feedback, and overwhelming volume.