A year ago we posted a few lesser known shoegaze artists. It’s time for more. Salon Music – Who Just Can’t Be Happy? (1995) Salon Music is a Japanese new wave/shoegaze/rock duo consisting of Hitomi Takenaka (竹中仁見) and Zin Yoshida (吉田仁). They have released twelve studio albums, between the years 1983 and 2011. Two songs in particular stand out as … read more ➜
Have you heard of the 90s “Corkchester” scene? If not read this article in the Irish Examiner to learn more. Emperor of Icecream are John ‘Haggis’ Hegarty (vocals), Graham Finn (guitar), Edward Butt (bass), Colum Young (drums). Formed in Cork in 1992 the band were spotted relatively early, moved to London and began building a … read more ➜
File this under artists you may have missed, though it was the @indiesongaday in May of ’14. German band Brace/Choir released Turning On Your Double in 2014. It’s a solid alternative/indie release that blends experimental, shoegaze, and krautrock. Opening tune Biond is reminiscent of early 90s shoegaze/dream pop. It was released on vinyl and is … read more ➜