Simon Reynolds Talks to Kieran Press-Reynolds About the Dawn of Shoegaze, Naming Microgenres, and the Peak of ‘80s Indie Rock
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10/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
6/15
Depth
3/15
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In his new book Still in a Dream, the elder Reynolds chronicles the rise of bands like My Bloody Valentine and Nirvana and his own escapades as a writer for the British music weekly Melody Maker.
