652 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 21 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Fridays around 12 AM UTC. Mostly link posts.
r/shoegaze Traffic & Engagement r/shoegaze Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/shoegaze Most Active Times When r/shoegaze Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/shoegaze Flair Performance r/shoegaze Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| 🎶Song Post🎵 | 125 (39.1%) | 11 |
| Self-Promo | 81 (25.3%) | 5 |
| Question | 44 (13.8%) | 16 |
| Open Discussion | 38 (11.9%) | 28 |
| 🎛️Gear🎸 | 16 (5.0%) | 9 |
| On Tour | 11 (3.4%) | 34 |
| Show Flyer | 5 (1.6%) | 9 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/shoegaze Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/shoegaze
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| shoegaze | 142 (21.8%) | 21 | 12 |
| band | 42 (6.4%) | 11 | 2 |
| song | 38 (5.8%) | 9 | 4 |
| album | 24 (3.7%) | 37 | 8 |
| first | 21 (3.2%) | 19 | 3 |
| anyone | 20 (3.1%) | 6 | 4 |
| music | 20 (3.1%) | 19 | 7 |
| live | 18 (2.8%) | 31 | 7 |
| video | 17 (2.6%) | 4 | 1 |
| bands | 17 (2.6%) | 8 | 15 |
r/shoegaze Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/shoegaze
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 98 | 6 |
| open.spotify.com | 54 | 5 |
| youtube.com | 43 | 10 |
| on.soundcloud.com | 13 | 1 |
| music.youtube.com | 9 | 4 |
| m.youtube.com | 4 | 3 |
| instagram.com | 3 | 74 |
r/shoegaze Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/shoegaze
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Introductory chart for classic/90s shoegaze, including its origins
Evolution of Shoegaze. Thoughts?
Catherine Wheel - Black Metallic (Extended) [Live] (1992)
crazy 4AD goodwill find today
Do you even like shoegaze
“Strange New World” by Kitchens of Distinction is one of the most breathtaking albums in the genre
"Pet Grief" The Radio Dept.'s second album, turned 20 last May. Arguably the band's most popular project (six of its songs are among their top 10 most-streamed tracks), it solidified their signature sound and paved the way for two more solid projects. What are your three favorite songs?
Listening to Shoegaze records trying to figure out if the vinyl is warped or not
Just came in the mail!
A must-listen; Cloakroom: 'Time Well'
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory chart for classic/90s shoegaze, including its origins | 580 | 71 | image | Jul 23 |
| Evolution of Shoegaze. Thoughts? | 314 | 120 | image | Jul 27 |
| Catherine Wheel - Black Metallic (Extended) [Live] (1992) | 284 | 38 | image | Jul 2 |
| crazy 4AD goodwill find today | 275 | 3 | image | Jul 22 |
| Do you even like shoegaze | 263 | 165 | text | Jul 7 |
| “Strange New World” by Kitchens of Distinction is one of the most breathtaking albums in the genre | 254 | 30 | image | Jul 26 |
| "Pet Grief" The Radio Dept.'s second album, turned 20 last May. Arguably the band's most popular project (six of its songs are among their top 10 most-streamed tracks), it solidified their signature sound and paved the way for two more solid projects. What are your three favorite songs? | 235 | 43 | image | Jul 13 |
| Listening to Shoegaze records trying to figure out if the vinyl is warped or not | 222 | 23 | image | Jul 29 |
| Just came in the mail! | 199 | 24 | image | Jul 16 |
| A must-listen; Cloakroom: 'Time Well' | 198 | 27 | image | Jul 12 |
r/shoegaze Audience Overlap r/shoegaze Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/shoegaze FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/shoegaze
What's the best time to post on r/shoegaze?
Based on posting volume, r/shoegaze is most active on Fridays around 12 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/shoegaze?
r/shoegaze averages 21 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/shoegaze get?
Posts on r/shoegaze average about 16 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/shoegaze get most?
On r/shoegaze, posts are a mix of formats, mostly link posts