A little shoegaze

[@michaelthompson5252]

It's 2024 and I here I am again watching this video. My wife and I are having a discussion about shoegaze while we are drinking at a bar. Glad to see you are still putting out videos.

[@phoenix019]

this video is comfy

[@Renulph]

This guy is very genuine and knowledgeable. Respect!

[@khambrelgreen9945]

It is refreshing to know someone else who listens to Blind Mr. Jones. To know another Black Man who enjoys shoegaze music. You are discussing bands only I seem to enjoy. My friends are clueless about this great genre. We would have fun swapping stories and thoughts.

[@khambrelgreen9945]

Are you into Arizona's Half String?

[@TinselAndFoil]

He said "I find this music to be completely full of soul" ....damn straight. Me too!!! I discovered a few new bands from your post. Thank you sir!!!!

[@tomlinden2621]

I really like this guy, great taste in music and his voice is great to listen to. He's like the Morgan Freeman of good music.

[@roberthansen2008]

I agree with that statement.

[@cborgioni]

I wish you were my dad

[@cockatoomagnet583]

cborgioni Mine too

[@themodularmodular]

You, Sir.. have the best taste in music in the world.

[@123jlp]

i agree about the soul part, shoegaze is like the blues, full of soul

[@chrisbenato8841]

But is it as full of soul as... SOUL?

[@jasonroberts2249]

If you were my neighbor I’d be politely intruding every day to listen to that vinyl.

[@jesseemullen]

2:18 you've summed up my feelings exactly. Thank you for introducing me to Blind Mr. Jones - almost 8 years ago now!

[@jacobfoster4924]

I sensed a kindred spirit immediately.

[@chrisgoodwin3823]

Lilys were one of my favorite shoegaze bands from the early 90's...along with Chapterhouse.

[@teagoldleaf4137]

Love shoegaze, never heard of Blind Mr Jones , but thank you for sharing this because they sound lovely ✌️

[@egodormiosedcormeumvigilat4353]

You're a delight, you're profoundly well informed, and you have fantastic taste! Thanks for spreading the gospel!

[@guernicajim1]

Blind Mr Jones...never heard of em but thanks for the heads up ...and that collection, sweet Jesus

[@cyrusbudatfletchergateart3569]

Love you dude! You are a friggin' shoegazer ... From start to finish...Airiel , damn...

[@auraessa]

+Cyrus Budd love airiel! !!

[@shoegazer93]

YES AIRIEL!

[@dante8508]

i just stumbled upon this and i really enjoyed watching this. this guy is just showcasing stuff and talking about it and saying what he wants to, awesome.

[@Pamberjack_]

Jesus! You just mentioned SeeFeel! You have AMAZING taste, sir.

[@redwillowartstudio60second98]

Wow!! Thank you! Blind Mr Jones is amazing!

[@dereckvon]

And again we must take into account that taste good or bad is not universal. I can imagine they weren't able to create the hypnotic effect of the music live. I still love their first album.

[@cultofmara]

Ugh! Yes......blind mr jones where so underrated ......this record is so gorgeous , I love your breakdown of the genre and how it's on a continuum and super emotional

[@jimmyhoffa2530]

Anybody with a vinyl collection like yours ill listen to when it comes to finding new beautiful sounds. Your my hero bro.

[@linjapanese77]

i too am a black male... i'm also a Hip-Hop artist... the song that inspired me to do any type of music was "When You Sleep" by My Bloody Valentine... another black guy introduced it to me in 1998... BLEW MY MIND. I'd never heard of the genre of shoegaze and it was like a baptisms. Look, thats the great thing about music, it opens your mind and emotions to new levels and people that dont listen to different types of music are only denying themselves no matter the color. one.

[@Flonenomad]

I could listen to you talk about music for hours, man.

[@auraessa]

so happy i found this page!!

[@TwentyTwenty90]

Great video and great collection!

[@victormattina]

oh I love this, thank you Dereck

[@paulwebster9448]

Just bought the complete blind mr Jones cd set thanks to this video. I love Catherine Wheel and Slowdive and so these sound super good!

[@janusego1]

The magic of music and youtube. I went from blasting huge stoner rock sounds from Fu Manchu to watching this review to listening to the Blind Mr Jones album posted here. I say thank you, I was in dire need of new sounds.

[@Jakker271]

I love shoegaze but didn't really appreciate it until recently. Verve's a storm in heaven was the first one I heard but recently I found a band called ninth paradise on youtube and the sounds incredible. It's an amazingly catchy genre

[@roxannereyes2267]

Yes I agree British music has evolved to another dimension. I like your style!

[@mattjammy9884]

your my spiritual musical uncle.......great shout for blind mr jones!

[@filmfanman65]

Thank you for opening me up to so many great and obscure shoegaze bands!

[@Chudsix]

I hear ya, dereckvon. I felt that blind mr jones as soon as it started building up, pretty powerful stuff. And my,my, what a serious collection of akin music you're acquiring! Proud of ya and especially for the respect and acknowledgement of the British bands, you're a Legend!

[@blackstiletto]

For Against are one of the greatest unsung bands (esp out of the US). Looks like reissues are imminent on the Captured Tracks label

[@edgeofnow]

Blind Mr Jones sounds great!! I will check them out for sure, Thanks.

[@sarys73]

Man you have great taste in music yes yes MUSIC. So much stuff out that is without shame calling themselves music or musicians

[@sarys73]

And also ty for introducing me into a couple other bands

[@Baard5Szomoru]

Thank you dereckvon, because of your videos I have been introduced to a world of only good bands/artists A lot of records that I will never forget in my life

[@vicstarman]

This is FANTASTIC coverage! A great find.

[@moozycla6]

Dude, u are as dope as it gets! I'm looking at all these vinyl collection of yours like a straight man looking at her beloved one. I'm jealous, lol! I fucking love Shoegaze. *Blind Mr. Jones* is sure one of the most underrated Shoegaze band, ever!

[@jessemullen9083]

I think out of all the bands I've learned through you, Blind Mr. Jones is my favorite. And I agree; it does feel completely full of soul

[@AngelOfDeath1897]

Shoegaze is a style I'm just getting into, but I'm loving everything I hear so far, it's definitely becoming one of my favourite genres. I love your passion!

[@dream-67]

Oh wow someone who knows Blind Mr Jones! I knew them from Marlow, UK

[@marymarino3986]

Dereck you stay well.a much needed old soul...

[@shoegazer93]

Thankyou Sir for introducing me to Blind Mr. Jones. The first song you played floored me. I HAD to find out what that was!

[@caedes5728]

Awesome video, I take my hat off to you, sir. Toodlepip

[@scottmaize]

Great call on Blind Mr Jones. I actually have a pretty mint copy of it on vinyl

[@joeenglish6430]

Derrick learning a lot about music never knew about so thank u . manic and your voice stills calming down u da man

[@SelfHealingGod]

This is someone which knows and a real music lover in his blood. Salute you Sir.

[@sumdawgtwigg]

You sir are awesome.

[@BrazillianFOsho]

Your knowledge of bands of any given genre is impressive.

[@matthewvanderford1275]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@SafelandingRecords]

You're legendary

[@powpow99]

I found a Moose CD single a couple of years ago and it sounded great. I was wondering how they didn't get any airplay on radio stations at the time, 1990's. Another shoegazey find at a thrift store was a band out of Detroit called Majesty Crush. They have a shoegazey sound but an unusual set of lyrics for that kind of music.

[@dereckvon]

I just love the frankness in the way you express your opinion, Andy. Much respect.

[@xezene1]

Autumn's Grey Solace! I love that you mentioned them. Absolutely wonderful band.

[@GLOW3524]

I love For Against! Going to check out Blind Mr. Jones.

[@LuxeXx]

I have been a big fan of shoegaze since I discovered Swervedriver back in the 90's. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and Blind Mr. Jones...

[@WordsRuinMusic]

Just what I needed today. Thanks. I'm glad you show cds. The vinyl is certainly funner to look at but I would not have learned about Blind Mr Jones without that cd. You even played a file from your computer the other day and mentioned the band and I was writing it down. My list is ridiculous.

[@johnashley5746]

Thanks for introducing me to Blind Mr. Jones. Those guys are all over spotify. Great sound.

[@shoegazer93]

Another great American shoegaze band is 'Alison's Halo'. Check them out

[@darkdubh]

I'm a child of the late 80's early 90's so this has brought on some memories for me.I picked up a cassette in a charity shop some years ago,it's called Precious and I think it was a charity release for an animal charity.Anyway it featured the likes of Pale Saints,House of Love,Suede,The Wonder Stuff,Lush etc.Some of the UK and Ireland viewers might be familiar with this release I think it dates from ,92.

[@DavidComdico]

Interesting stuff. +1 The Boo Radleys

[@jinruigaku7775]

Black Metallic is a magical song. I think it is the song that actually got me into shoegaze back in the 90s. I love that you mentioned The Cure!!! Nobody ever thinks of The Cure when it comes to shoegaze sounding songs. Fascination Street comes to mind whenever I think of shoegaze. Or One Hundred Years from Pornography.

[@hellraiser917]

Blind Mr Jones are a great great band, Stereo Musicale and Tatooine are two of the greatest albums from the Shoegaze era! Nice to see that someone else appreciates the great See See Rider also, another overlooked Scottish band!

[@ossikater]

Thanks for the tips! Gonna check some of these band out! :)

[@michaeldegabriel8183]

first video I see in your channel and it's simply amazing

[@Paneeks1960]

I knew you were going to chime in first on this one Stevie. You are the shoegaze king of the VC~ Rob/Boston

[@nrod66]

A great Shoegaze track indeed. Thanks for playing it!

[@opngate]

Wow!!!! Blind Mr. Jones is so great! Loving that! I know what you mean about the term "shoegaze." SO much can go under that. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the band Black Tambourine, which I consider shoegaze, but others consider "tween pop" - does it matter? They are just incredible, and that's what matters....

[@josiahgeorge6382]

This is a rad video.

[@omnimog]

Thanks!! from a shoegaze afficianado who is your same age. You touched on many favs of mine and turned me on too a healthy dose of bands i havnt heard as well. Derek, please search Alison's Halo label is burnt hair.Again thanks i feel like i know you like an old friend

[@EctInc]

It's so cool to see an older gentleman into this.

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

The best part about the label “shoegaze” is that it initially was used as an insult from mass music media critics. It’s a nice middle finger to the ones who keep genuinely amazing music unknown.

[@superplanettomomatic]

This guy.

[@johndoe-mn2zs]

this dude is really cool.

[@collincordova9780]

For Against are phenomenal. In The Marshes, Echelons and December, one of the best runs of albums I've heard. Their later work is good too. Digital Sex, I hope to procure a reissue at some point.

[@elenamarienieman3343]

So glad I discovered this channel. Really good stuff.

[@samuelsimmons8078]

Blind Mr Jones are great! Im also very glad to have found your channel.

[@dereckvon]

I like it but well but haven't gotten deep into it for quite awhile. As such, it is the sort of thing that inspires me to play more than listen.

[@TheJetsFan4Eva]

saw the collection and i instantly subscribed, very nice!

[@filmetheband]

WOW...YOu Are a true trooper...Great to find the music I love appreciated by other people...I too see British Music as a continium...

[@GerryKuzzini]

Dude, you're freaking awesome. You should seriously considering doing album reviews or something.

[@gberinguilho]

dude,thank you thank you and thank you ! this band is great!!!

[@darkforest33]

totally agree, shoegaze sounds like distorted Beatles on 16rpm

[@kolektormusik79]

great video and reviews!

[@TheTennesseeFred]

Nice record collection!

[@MichaelMcGiffin]

Thanks! I thought knew a lot of shoegaze bands, but I never knew about Blind Mr.Jones. I have to hear more music by that band.

[@traviscarver4708]

I hope you’re still around my friend. I’ve enjoyed watching your videos.

[@tho4life611]

have you heard of the french band Alcest? They play a unique blend of shoegaze and post metal and incorporate many other influences as well. its Some of the best and original "shoegaze" material I've ever heard. check out their first album Souvenirs D'un Autre Monde. A good Song to start with is "Solar Song" even though its not from that specific album....

[@dereckvon]

+liminalexpression Alcest, very good.

[@tho4life611]

did you already know of them haha? doesn't surprise me :)

[@dereckvon]

Yes, a few years ago I was turned on to the band. I don't have any vinyl of theirs.

[@tho4life611]

cool man just thought id mention them in case u hadn't. i listened to some blind mr. jones and im loving it! keep the vids coming ur doing a great job!!!!

[@rosengan97]

+liminalexpression hey Check out another french band - les Discrets. They also represent these genres

[@ButtermilkWilliamson]

Awesome man, Shoegazing has always been one of my favorite genres.

[@ZINCOVIX8754]

wonderful knowledge of the music scene,and an amazing collection of albums

[@dereckvon]

Misunderstood. I haven't abandoned the music. Still burns in my heart. I meant abandon as in following as a trend. I still listen to what I love.

[@almondboy111]

lovely

[@Hamster_pie]

never heard of BLIND MR JONES, but i'm loving what i'm hearing and it's on the cherry red label so can't go wrong. the hunt begins. thanks!

[@Juliusabcd]

Some amazing tipps! Thank you!

[@JP-hb4nx]

"Not really shoegaze but just damn good!"

[@slowftw]

amazing analysis👍

[@BretHelmsLifeOnThisPlanetBlog]

Excellent post, Dereck. I caught Secret Flowers' first video this past weekend - excellent stuff. Gotta tune in for the second one he posted. Thanks for the shoutout! I was sent that Autumn's Grey Solace back when it came out, but it didn't really do anything for me - I don't know, maybe it reminded me a little too much of the Cocteaus. But man, that Blind Mr. Jones in the background was something special - will be seeking that one out for sure. - Bret

[@gskittle]

If anyone looking for shoegaze check out Coaltar Of The Deepers, songs of theirs that stand out to me are "Sarah III" and "Prophet Proved" are some highlights in my eyes, they're Japanese but will sometimes speak broken English so most of the lines you won't understand but they're my favorite band check them out.