Readymade — Cassette

Intro

Readymade is a Canadian shoegaze and dream pop ensemble that emerged from the fertile indie scene of the late 1990s and early 2000s, notably featuring members from Pipedream. Their sound identity is defined by a sophisticated use of guitar effects, specifically long-tail delays and hall reverbs, layered over steady, mid-tempo percussion and melodic bass lines.

Unlike the more abrasive 'MBV' school of shoegaze, Readymade aligns more closely with the 'Thames Valley' sound, emphasizing ethereal textures and melancholic pop sensibilities. Their career arc saw them evolve from the more guitar-centric 'The Dramatic Balanced by Readymade' (1997) to the more polished and atmospheric 'All the Plans Resting' (2005), which integrated more prominent keyboard and synth work. Critically, they are regarded as a 'lost gem' of the Canadian indie boom, often cited by crate-diggers and shoegaze purists for their high production standards and emotive songwriting. Their influence is felt in the modern 'nu-gaze' movement, where their blend of indie-rock structure and ambient texture serves as a blueprint for balancing accessibility with atmosphere.

Our Catalog3 Albums · 1997 · 2005

All the Plans Resting

2005

On Point and Red

2001

The Dramatic Balanced by Readymade

1997

The Sound · Center of Gravity

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