Foxtail Somersault is a San Francisco-based ensemble formed in 2004 by guitarist Seiken Nakama. They are a significant part of the mid-2000s shoegaze revival, a movement that sought to bridge the gap between the classic 1990s UK 'Thames Valley' sound and the burgeoning post-rock scene.
Their sound identity is defined by the interplay between Elizabeth Anderson and Becky Uline's high-register, ethereal vocals and a dense, three-guitar attack that utilizes heavy delay and reverb to create an oceanic wall of sound. Musically, they draw a direct line from the harmonic experimentation of My Bloody Valentine and the vocal gymnastics of the Cocteau Twins to the structural patience of Explosions in the Sky. Critical consensus highlights their ability to maintain a sense of pop melody within highly atmospheric, almost ambient frameworks. While they never achieved mainstream commercial success, they remain a cult favorite among crate-diggers of the 'nugaze' era, noted for their meticulous production and their ability to evoke specific, melancholic environments through purely sonic means.
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