Sinogaze is a lyrical and sonorous subgenre of shoegaze, a term coined from the introspective style of English alternative rock in the late 1980s, but with its unique East Asian twist, particularly from the sinosphere regions. It combines the traditional dense, reverb-laden soundscapes of shoegaze with Mandarin and other Chinese dialects, weaving in regional cultural and aesthetic sensibilities. Artists like Forsaken Autumn and Lucid Express exemplify this style with their evocative, swirling guitars and ethereal vocals, addressing themes of urban melancholy, love, and nostalgia, often enveloped in a dreamy, hazy production. The resulting sound bridges western shoegaze roots with eastern storytelling, creating an immersive experience for listeners and a fresh, distinctive atmosphere that resonates with the emotional depth of its origins.

Kaede Kimura

クレナズム•

I Mean Us

Single - Released June 5, 2024