julie
Gritty, feedback-drenched rock that balances melodic sweetness with sudden bursts of noise. Modern shoegaze for people who prefer the grit to the shimmer.
Gritty, feedback-drenched rock that balances melodic sweetness with sudden bursts of noise. Modern shoegaze for people who prefer the grit to the shimmer.
julie emerged from the Los Angeles/Orange County scene in the late 2010s as a central figure in the 'Screaze' or 2020s shoegaze revival. While often grouped with dream pop acts, their sound identity is more accurately rooted in the dissonant traditions of Sonic Youth, The Breeders, and the Swirlies.
They utilize a distinct production aesthetic characterized by high-gain saturation, prominent bass lines, and a percussion style that is more aggressive than traditional shoegaze. Their career arc saw them move from independent viral success with the single 'flutter' to a major label deal with Atlantic Records, marking a shift in the commercial viability of noise-oriented rock. Critics frequently note their ability to bridge the gap between Gen-Z aesthetic sensibilities and the technical 'slacker rock' of the 1990s. They are positioned at the intersection of the DIY skate-punk scene and the high-concept art-rock world, influencing a new wave of bands that prioritize texture and volume over traditional pop structures.
Shares shoegaze, noise rock, grunge (subgenres); basement_show, urban_night, fog (atmosphere)
Shares shoegaze, noise rock, grunge (subgenres); basement_show, urban_night, fog (atmosphere)
Shares reverb_heavy, noise_textured, analog_warmth (production style); shoegaze, noise rock, art rock (subgenres)
Shares brooding, intense, mysterious (moods); shoegaze, noise rock (subgenres)
Shares shoegaze, noise rock, art rock (subgenres); brooding, intense, mysterious (moods)
Shares noise_textured, layered_dense, reverb_heavy (production style); breathy, deadpan, harmonized (vocal style)
Shares shoegaze, noise rock, art rock (subgenres); basement_show, urban_night, dusk (atmosphere)
Shares breathy, deadpan, harmonized (vocal style); noise_textured, reverb_heavy, analog_warmth (production style)
Shares shoegaze, noise rock, grunge (subgenres); reverb_heavy, noise_textured, analog_warmth (production style)
Shares brooding, intense, mysterious (moods); shoegaze, noise rock (subgenres)
Shares noise rock, grunge, explosive_bursts, shoegaze (signature)
Shares grunge, explosive_bursts, noise rock, shoegaze (subgenre)
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