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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Single - Released July 4, 2025
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  1. July 4, 2025
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    Teeth
    2 tracks
  10. January 29
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    Gharib
    1 tracks
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    July
    1 tracks
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    Wahm
    9 tracks
  28. April 29
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    Yama
    1 tracks
  30. April 19
  31. April 17
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    Choft
    1 tracks
  37. December 17, 2023
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  1. March 7, 2025
  2. February 25
  3. January 24
  4. December 12, 2024
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  6. November 29
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    Wahm
    9 tracks
  10. April 19
  11. December 17, 2023
  12. December 15
  13. August 10
  14. December 9, 2022
  15. November 7
  16. August 26
  17. July 22
  18. May 11
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    Mizaj
    4 tracks
  19. February 25
  20. May 5, 2021
  1. July 4, 2025
  2. May 19
  3. May 15
  4. April 30
  5. April 4
  6. March 2
  7. February 4
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    Teeth
    2 tracks
  8. January 29
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    Gharib
    1 tracks
  9. January 21
  10. December 20, 2024
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    July
    1 tracks
  11. November 12
  12. October 25
  13. September 13
  14. August 2
  15. June 14
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  19. April 29
  20. April 24
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    Yama
    1 tracks