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subgenre ofindie andalternative rock music , characterized bydownbeat melodies, slowertempos andminimalist arrangements.
Etymologies
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Examples
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Low is the Duluth "slowcore" rock trio comprised of Mimi Parker (drums, vocals), Alan Sparhawk (guitar, vocals), and Steve Garrington (bass).
Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin: Dog Ears Music: Volume 129 2010
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As one of the longest-running bands still (reluctantly) tagged "slowcore", it's fair to say this week wouldn't have happened without them ... »
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It is music filled with heart and melancholy embracing somewhat the "slowcore" genre and even at times flirting with hints of Shoegaze.
Mars Needs Guitars 2009
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The Minnesotan trio Low was formed in 1993 and is often credited as pioneers of "slowcore" music.
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The Minnesotan trio Low was formed in 1993 and is often credited as pioneers of "slowcore" music.
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The best track on "Joy" is "Silver Rider," an ominous Olde Tyme creeper that explodes the boundaries between folk, back-porch country and '00s slowcore as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
Frontmen forward 2010
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Aaaand, in relation to a lot of the genre discussions of late, I thought this post from one of the head honchos of the game was compelling in a lot of ways speed ascenders are people who try to run the game like an obstacle course, blowing through it in as quick of time as possible…my own needs in the game are much more…slowcore/shoegazing.
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Despite not knowing much of their stuff, they feel like a band of great comfort, leaving us kicking ourselves for not having familiarised ourselves with their slowcore, National-ish dark homeliness prior to their set.
The Line Of Best Fit Susana Pearl 2010
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Felix impressed with their stripped-down slowcore balladry (although the lack of strings was a minor disappointment) and hotly tipped French six-piece
The Line Of Best Fit 2010
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Felix impressed with their stripped-down slowcore balladry (although the lack of strings was a minor disappointment) and hotly tipped French six-piece
The Line Of Best Fit 2010
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In fact, Low stood out so much that people felt obliged to invent a new subgenre to describe what they were doing: slowcore.
Low: Hey What review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week Alexis Petridis 2021
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