Nu Gaze

Nu gaze is a subgenre of indie rock characterized by dreamy, swirling soundscapes, often incorporating lush guitar textures, ethereal synths, and hypnotic rhythms. Emerging in the 2000s, nu gaze drew inspiration from 1980s shoegaze and post-rock, but with a more subdued, introspective tone. The genre gained momentum in the 2010s, particularly among underground circles. Nu gaze often features whispered or murmured vocals, adding to its intimate, atmospheric quality. Notable for its blending of noise and melody, nu gaze shares similarities with chillwave and ambient genres, but its distinct emphasis on texture and mood sets it apart. As a cultural phenomenon, nu gaze reflects a desire for escapism and introspection, resonating with listeners seeking immersive, emotive experiences.

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Stay Another Day
Single - Released November 7, 2024

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Glare
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Horse Jumper of Love
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Glitterer
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Cathedral Bells
Drop Nineteens
Wavves
The Horrors
Drab Majesty
They Are Gutting a Body of Water
Nothing
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Candy Claws
Soft Kill
Life On Venus
Launder
The Soft Moon
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Ulrich Schnauss
Fleeting Joys
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Winter
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Slow Crush
Enumclaw
Swervedriver
A Place To Bury Strangers
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Vinyl Williams
Preoccupations
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Medicine
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Flyying Colours
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Pia Fraus
Rumskib
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No Joy
Andy Bell
Cloakroom
Maps
Knifeplay
The Daysleepers
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Apartamentos Acapulco
Soft Blue Shimmer
Deafcult
Amusement Parks On Fire
The Meeting Places
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The Telescopes
Oeil
Swallow
Wray
Blushing
Animal Ghosts
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