Kevin Shields

Kevin Shields

musician Ireland

Kevin Shields is the frontman and guitarist of the iconic Irish-English shoegaze band My Bloody Valentine, celebrated for their groundbreaking 1991 album 'Loveless.' Known for his innovative guitar techniques and ethereal soundscapes, Shields has been a significant influence on countless artists across various genres. His work helped define the shoegaze movement and continues to resonate with new generations of musicians and fans alike.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
5,161
Power
5$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 8.00 0.09% +10% 5,030,000 5,161 $5,100 5$
Totals 1 5,030,000 5,161 $5,100 5$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Kevin Shields wryly asks the audience on Saturday night as he, Colm Ó Cíosóig, Debbie Googe and Bilinda Butcher lay waste to whatever expectations anyone might have had about My Bloody Valentine’s first headline show in Dublin since 1992. 8

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Driving drums, warped guitars, trippy vocals and a restless beauty – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Kevin Shields is the founder of My Bloody Valentine, a band that has influenced Will Anderson and Hotline TNT. 6

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Will Anderson of Hotline TNT on pulling the plug on Spotify