Roots of Softcult
The artists and genres Softcult came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
My Bloody ValentineartistThe definitive shoegaze band — Loveless remains the genre's north star.
Cocteau TwinsartistGlossolalia and cathedral guitars; the blueprint for dream pop.
Bikini KillartistBikini Kill is an American punk rock band formed in Olympia, Washington, in October 1990. The group originally consisted of singer and songwriter Kathleen Hanna, guitarist Billy Karren, bassist Kathi Wilcox, and drummer Tobi Vail. The band pioneered the riot grrrl movement with feminist lyrics and fiery performances. Their music is characteristically abrasive and hardcore-influenced.
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Pussy Riotartist
SlowdiveartistReading dream-shoegaze quartet that made rain sound cinematic.
SwervedriverartistOxford motorik shoegaze — fast, greasy, road-movie loud.
DeftonesartistSacramento heavyweights whose alt-metal absorbed shoegaze and dream pop.