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Why Cocteau Twins Are the Blueprint for Shoegaze Sound
Long before shoegaze had a name, Cocteau Twins were crafting its DNA. Their dreamy soundscapes and ghostly vocals…
16 May 2025
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Kate is a writer and editor at Tune Tempest with a particular love of dream pop, art pop and music that creates its own distinctive world. Drawn to expressive songwriting, unusual production and artists with a strong creative identity, her writing explores the emotions, ideas and stories that make music resonate long after the final note.
“I love music that feels like stepping into another world — where the lyrics, sounds and ideas reveal something different every time you return.








