Well... i've sorta dabbled in this genre myself and while i've heard some actual "shoegazing" artists, the genre seems to skew between post-rock and punk/alternative (depending on which site you view different artists). From my experiences though...here are some artists to check out:

-Ambulance LTD. - LP
-Explosions in the Sky - The Earth is not a Cold Dead Place (they did the Friday Night Lights Sndtrk - very good stuff)
-God Is An Astronaut - All is Violent, All is Bright (also very good stuff - very lush soundscapes)
-Caspian
-Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven

I'm sure there are tons more, but these are the only bands that have intrigued me. It might be a good start for more exposure to different bands/groups.

Last edited by Shook1 on Jan-27-2007 at 23:39

This stuff is post-rock not shoegaze. Explosions in the sky is a great band by the way.Absolutely fantastic emotional music.

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Originally posted by Shook1 -God Is An Astronaut

omg, they are so fucking good!!!

I have been after their stuff for so long. you only just reminded me now.

Yeah God Is An Astronaut are Great!



Oh i forgot M83! (cross-over between post-rock-shoe-gaze with a few 80s synth-pop influences). "Before The Dawn Heals Us" was an album that blew me away.

M83's website:


http://www.ilovem83.com/#


And of course...

Sigur Ros

...mysterious group from iceland with a highly ethereal, and enigmatic sound...(also post-rock with shoe-gaze influences)

If you go to their web-site eyou will find whole tunes. Here i have two that you may like

"Untitled-4: The Nothing Song"

http://www.hivenet.is/befb/sigur_ros-untitled4.mp3


"Untitled-8: The Pop Song" (no pop at all i guarantee that!)


http://sigur-ros.mistur.org/sigur_ros_untitled8.mp3

Their first album "Von" is more "shoegaze" then the others (listen to Myrkur...its absolutely amazing)but the next ones are better IMO.


Lastly give a try to:

Lali Puna.

A german post-rock-electronica band with dreamy qualities. You may like them.

swervedriver. /thread

STARGAZER- ULTIMATE HIGH......... this is an awesome song!