Blonde Redhead - 23

Blonde Redhead is fronted by a Japanese singer who is neither.

But she does exemplify, in her breathy subdued vocals, which blend into the music almost as an ethereal instrument rather than a voice, the characteristic shoegazing style.

And there is no mistaking, in this song, the Kevin Shields-influenced "bent" guitars.  Before Loveless that sound didn't exist.

Now Blonde Redhead, as one of the most notable nu-gaze bands, are making the most of it, in a fresh new way.