Shimmer Psych

Shimmer psych is a subgenre of indie electronic music characterized by its dreamy, atmospheric soundscapes, often featuring lush synthesizers, reverb-drenched guitars, and hypnotic drum machines. Emerging in the 2010s, shimmer psych drew inspiration from 1980s post-punk, shoegaze, and ambient music, but with a distinctly modern, electronic twist. Artists associated with this genre often incorporate introspective, emotive vocals and poetic lyrics, creating a sense of intimate, melancholic introspection. Shimmer psych's cultural significance lies in its reflection of the anxieties and disillusionments of the post-millennial generation, while its musical innovations have influenced the broader indie electronic landscape. Notable elements that set shimmer psych apart include its emphasis on texture and atmosphere, as well as its blending of electronic and organic elements to create a unique, ethereal sound.

Latest Shimmer Psych Release
undefined album image
Shirt
Album - 12 Tracks - Released September 13, 2024

RecentMusic users are tracking 19 Shimmer Psych artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 290 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Shimmer Psych artists you love!

Get Started Browse Releases
Absofacto
Arrange
Blithe Field
Burning God Little
Chrome Sparks
Elvis Depressedly
Foxes In Fiction
French Kicks
Lorelle Meets The Obsolete
Mesita
Mother Falcon
Mutual Benefit
Porches
Ricky Eat Acid
Sean Nicholas Savage
Spook Houses
Tei Shi
Wampire
We Are Trees
Absofacto
Tei Shi
Chrome Sparks
Porches
Ricky Eat Acid
Mesita
Elvis Depressedly
Mother Falcon
Mutual Benefit
Sean Nicholas Savage
French Kicks
Wampire
Foxes In Fiction
Blithe Field
Lorelle Meets The Obsolete
We Are Trees
Spook Houses
Arrange
Burning God Little