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Three Albums and Tours That Prove Shoegaze is Far From Dead

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This year, some of shoegaze and psychedelic music's biggest names are releasing new albums, and are embarking on lengthy tours.  Here are three tours and album releases that bring assurance that shoegaze rock is not dead:


BAND: Brian Jonestown Massacre
ALBUM: Aufheben
RELEASE DATE: May 1, 2012

TOUR: World Tour
SHOWS: 52

http://www.brianjonestownmassacre.com



BAND: Dandy Warhols
ALBUM: The Machine
RELEASE DATE: April 24, 2012
TOUR: Europe/North American Tour
SHOWS: 30

http://www.dandywarhols.com/



BAND: Spiritualized
ALBUM: Sweet Heart, Sweet Light
RELEASE DATE: April 17, 2012
TOUR: Europe/ North American Tour
SHOWS: 30

http://www.spiritualized.com/

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Jordannah Elizabeth

Jordannah Elizabeth is a professional music and arts and culture writer, journalist and editor.


She lives bi coastally between New York and San Francisco, and travels often in search of the best music, art and fashion trends all over the US and internationally. Not only is Jordannah a writer, but she is also a musician who records albums and performs all over the United States.

Jordannah loves music and works to create intelligent, informative and fun articles for readers to enjoy.

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