Five Hong Kong shoegaze bands to get you primed on emerging music scene
Influenced by 1990s bands The Cocteau Twins and My Bloody Valentine among others, and helped by local labels and dedicated event organisers, these groups have made their mark on Hong Kong’s indie scene
Hong Kong is known for its food, cinema, and cityscape, but its music scene remains something of an open secret, especially when it comes to shoegaze, dream pop, noise pop, and post punk.
Although not quite an epicentre such as Taipei or Tokyo (at least not yet), Hong Kong continues to forge its own unique identity as exciting new bands emerge and evolve.
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And with venues such as TTN (formerly Hidden Agenda) and MOM Livehouse, music stores including White Noise Records and Zoo Records, some dedicated event organisers and a growing number of indie labels, there are plenty of reasons to explore the city’s sonic landscapes.
If dreamy ambient, reverb backed by hazy vocals with a dollop of noise are your thing, then consider the following five shoegaze bands from Hong Kong as your musical primer. There’s a great deal to discover for both novices and initiates alike.
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