Slowcore

Slowcore is a subgenre of indie rock characterized by its deliberate, introspective, and melancholic soundscapes. Defined by sparse, minimalist arrangements, slow tempos, and often whispered or murmured vocals, slowcore creates a hypnotic and emotive atmosphere. Emerging in the 1990s, slowcore drew from the introspection of indie folk, the sonic experimentation of post-rock, and the lo-fi ethos of DIY music. The genre's heyday in the mid-to-late 1990s coincided with the rise of alternative and indie music, offering a introspective counterpoint to the era's dominant grunge and Britpop sounds. Slowcore's cultural significance lies in its creation of a sonic sanctuary for introspection and vulnerability, resonating with listeners seeking solace in its contemplative soundscapes. Distinct from other slow-paced genres like ambient or drone, slowcore's focus on songcraft and lyrical intimacy sets it apart, making it a unique and captivating genre that invites listeners to immerse themselves in its quiet, introspective world.

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If You Can Hold Your Breath
Album - 41 Tracks - Released September 12, 2025

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Bnny
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Charlie Havenick
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Cleo Valentine
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Highspire
Hollow Sunshine
Hooky
Horse Jumper of Love
Jason Anderson
John Galm
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Kevin Atwater
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Lina Tullgren
Lisa Germano
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Low Entropy
Lucy Dacus
Maria Rosenberg
Mora Oracle
Nightosphere
Nothing
Nyxy Nyx
Ovlov
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Pumuky
Rapt
Shaki Tavi
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Slide
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Souled American
Stephen Malkmus
Summer Deaths
Sun Kil Moon
SØWT
Teenage Bed
Thalia Zedek Band
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They Are Gutting a Body of Water
Thousand Frames
Tortoise
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Whenforever
Womb
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bloodsports
caroline
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ghoulgirl
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Lucy Dacus
Duster
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Julie Doiron
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Cat Power
Fog Lake
LochHaven
LSD and the Search for God
Angel Olsen
Broadcast
Nicole Dollanganger
Kamal.
Low
Sun Kil Moon
Mount Eerie
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Lush
Alison's Halo
Jason Molina
trauma ray
Nothing
Grandaddy
Horse Jumper of Love
she's green
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tommy oeffling
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Smog
Bill Callahan
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Slint
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The American Analog Set
Daniel Blumberg
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Pedro The Lion
Red House Painters
Greet Death
Giles Corey
vhs ghost
Asian Glow
Southpacific
Kevin Atwater
Polvo
Pinkshinyultrablast
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Tortoise
Mark Kozelek
Matt Elliott
Shallow Alcove
Anatole Muster
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Arab Strap
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Karate
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Her New Knife
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Shearwater
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Full Body 2
Valium Aggelein
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