Shoegazing

Shoegazing, also known as shoegaze, is a music genre that emerged in the late 1980s characterized by its blending of ethereal, dreamy melodies with heavily layered guitar sounds. It features subdued vocals often submerged in the mix, giving the music a lush, immersive quality. The name comes from the musicians’ tendency to look down at their effects pedals during performances, creating a "starry-eyed" visual impression. Shoegazing emphasizes atmosphere and texture, combining alternative rock with elements of noise and shoegaze is influential in shaping modern indie and dream pop music.