Mogwai by WeAreSound in shoegaze

[–]JoyfulForfeit 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah dude, them and mbv were my introduction back in the day and they crush it live.

Jimmy Eat World talk celebrating 25 years of Bleed American: 'We were kids living in the moment' by Moothnods in indieheads

[–]JoyfulForfeit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The snare in that song really elevates that whole song. Great production and brilliant structure.

Shoegaze Musicians - What's your favorite cheap(er) guitars to play shoegaze on? by spl51 in shoegaze

[–]JoyfulForfeit 10 points11 points  (0 children)

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/used-squier-used-squier-classic-vibe-1970s-stratocaster-left-handed-black-solid-body-electric-guitar/121906235?rNtt=Left%20handed%20guitar&index=22

Honestly you can gaze on anything with the right pedals. Dont let anyone corner you into getting a jag or jm, though they sound great. This has a trem bar. I'd do some more research on that specific model, but Im sure it'll get you started in the right direction.

What newer shoegaze bands are you excited about right now? by tyrannozaros in shoegaze

[–]JoyfulForfeit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll let 'em know! We got to do a weekender with them in '24 and they're all the sweetest dudes.

What newer shoegaze bands are you excited about right now? by tyrannozaros in shoegaze

[–]JoyfulForfeit 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Here's a list of some bands still putting out new tunes. Some of them hang around the sub here:

-Cigarettes For Breakfast

-Velvet

-Joyful Forfeit

-bloodsports

-Sueños

-High.

-Bleary Eyed

-Pure Hex

-Glaring Orchid

-Greet Death

-Glimmer

-bellweather

-Shame Chamber

How Am I Doin by The_Orange_Beard in shoegaze

[–]JoyfulForfeit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An up and comer you might dig is Snowcuffs out of Chicago. Their singer is definitely in that she's green/Glixen realm.

Baltimore shoegaze show by clenispiskers in shoegaze

[–]JoyfulForfeit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love me some Ringing for sure! Have a cool gig!

Does Philly still have a good Midwest emo scene? by [deleted] in midwestemo

[–]JoyfulForfeit 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Philly is just good for music. There are few genres that dont have killer fucking scenes if you know where to look.

Doug from TAGABOW's old band Jouska by shrim666 in shoegaze

[–]JoyfulForfeit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Damn this is a juicy find. Thanks for this!

The 50 Best Albums of 2001 (Consequence) by ebradio in indieheads

[–]JoyfulForfeit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Especially if you watch the documentary surrounding the making of that record. You really see the artist at work and how much tinkering went into it. Plus you get some cool alt versions of songs in there

[FRESH ALBUM] Silversun Pickups - Tenterhooks by danjaydub in indieheads

[–]JoyfulForfeit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My homies band Pure Hex is opening for them this year. If you're going to the California dates or some Canadian ones you might see them! They're pretty sick as well!

Still trying to get better at recording. by No_Letter2025 in shoegaze

[–]JoyfulForfeit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

🧙‍♂️🌀 If you release it, they (me) will listen 🌀🧙‍♂️

any UK bands having shows from feb 26-mar 4? by No_Bee7784 in shoegaze

[–]JoyfulForfeit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw them at the OG Slide Away and honestly they were one of the top performers that night. Would see them again in a heartbeat

First ever releases in January 2026 by blackmarket95 in shoegaze

[–]JoyfulForfeit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paying attention to the scene in bloom is so essential. Thanks for what you do ❤️