InObscuria Podcast

Ep. 324: Old Soles – A Shoegaze Revival 2


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This week, we promote awareness of “Shoe The World Day – March 15” by visiting a long-forgotten genre that emerged in the late 80s – early 90s. A genre that exploited obscured vocals, guitar distortion, effects, feedback, and overwhelming volume: SHOEGAZE. In part 1, we focused mostly on bands from the UK, but in part 2, we are exploring bands from other parts of the world. These bands use the artistry of guitar innovation to paint some wonderfully layered sonic canvases! If you have a preconceived notion that you don’t like this stuff, we ask that you give this episode a shot, as you might be surprised how much it rocks…

What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show, Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection: an artist, album, or grouping of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. If you were into this music when it came out back in the early 90s, chances are that you haven’t revisited it in a while. Come along on this ride with us and spend the next 90 minutes staring at your feet! We hope we turn you on to something new!

Songs this week include:

  1. Big Jesus – “Felt In Reverse” from Oneiric (2016)
  2. Band Of Susans – “Pearls Of Wisdom” from Veil (1993)
  3. Blackwater Holylight – “Bodies” from Not Here Not Gone (2026)
  4. Kent – “Lifesavers” from Isola (1998)
  5. Softcult – “16/25” from When A Flower Doesn’t Grow (2026)
  6. Swirlies – “San Cristobal De Las Casas” from They Spent Their Wild Youthful Days In The Glittering World Of The Salons (1996)
  7. HUM – “Starts” from You’d Prefer An Astronaut (1995)
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