African Shoegaze

African shoegaze is a genre that merges the swirling, ethereal soundscapes typical of traditional shoegaze with the rhythmic complexity and rich musical heritage of African music. Artists in this genre, such as Broken Telephone and Glasswing Butterfly, take the classic, distorted guitar sounds and introspective vocals of shoegaze and infuse them with African rhythms, instruments, and scales, creating a sound that is both dreamy and grounded. The result is a captivating blend that pushes the boundaries of both genres, offering listeners a unique sonic experience. With bands like Blue Vow and Black Lung, the genre often incorporates elements of post-rock, ambient, and even electronic music, further enriching its sound palette. African shoegaze is for those who seek an immersive listening experience, one that is as emotionally resonant and introspective as it is rhythmically dynamic and culturally diverse.

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Paper Moon
Ep - 6 Tracks - Released March 7, 2025
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  1. March 7, 2025
  2. February 4
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    Teeth
    2 tracks
  3. December 20, 2024
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    July
    1 tracks
  4. October 25
  5. September 13
  6. September 13
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    Wahm
    9 tracks
  14. April 29
  15. April 24
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    Yama
    1 tracks
  16. April 19
  17. April 17
  18. March 22
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  20. March 15
  21. February 16
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    Choft
    1 tracks
  22. February 16
  23. December 17, 2023
  24. December 15
  25. December 1
  26. December 1
  27. November 17
  28. August 10
  29. June 16
  30. April 6
  31. March 31
  32. March 3
  33. January 27
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    Wahm
    1 tracks
  34. December 28, 2022
  35. December 9
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  37. November 7
  38. November 4
  39. September 25
  40. August 26
  1. March 7, 2025
  2. September 13, 2024
  3. July 12
  4. May 3
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    Wahm
    9 tracks
  5. April 19
  6. December 17, 2023
  7. December 15
  8. August 10
  9. December 9, 2022
  10. November 7
  11. August 26
  12. July 22
  13. May 11
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    Mizaj
    4 tracks
  14. February 25
  15. May 5, 2021
  16. October 31, 2020
  17. July 24
  18. July 17
  19. April 28
  20. September 6, 2019
  1. February 4, 2025
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    Teeth
    2 tracks
  2. December 20, 2024
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    July
    1 tracks
  3. October 25
  4. September 13
  5. August 2
  6. June 14
  7. May 31
  8. May 17
  9. May 17
  10. April 29
  11. April 24
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    Yama
    1 tracks
  12. April 17
  13. March 22
  14. March 22
  15. March 15
  16. February 16
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    Choft
    1 tracks
  17. February 16
  18. December 1, 2023
  19. December 1
  20. November 17