Shoegaze is an odd musical genre, with the difference between transcendent power and boring repetition resting squarely on effective execution. A secondary challenge for bands in the genre is redefinition, as the label refers to the performers literally looking down at their feet as they perform—not really the most exciting of images. Sigur Ros has thrown everything but the kitchen sink into carving their own niche, right down to using a violin bow on a guitar, while My Bloody Valentine opts for a more raw, upbeat sound.
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Local Band Disguise the Silence Paving the Way With Their Debut Album Roads
In a time when popular rock is filled with indie and folk acts, and hard rock with the same generic rock that’s been on the radio for years, Disguise the Silence fills a gap that few bands fit into. Their energetic live performance at the Battle of the Bands got the crowd moshing and jumping and demonstrated the bands connection to their songs.
Continue readingReview: Wild Nothing at Larimer Lounge
Dream pop outfit Wild Nothing makes music perfect for listening to on cool, rainy days, and it’s even better when you catch their live show on a damp, chilly Colorado evening. Wild Nothing is …
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