Named after Alceste from Molière’s “The Misanthrope,” French post-black metal band Alcest has a shoegaze, dreampop sound.

Frontman Neige told Kerrang! last summer Neil Halstead from slowdive is his musical idol, which is evident through Alceste’s ambient yet somber vibe.

Openers Mono and Kælan Mikla both offer similar post-punk sounds while remaining consistent with the same shoegaze-y concept.

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French shoegaze heavyweight Alcest plays Tampa Orpheum on Tuesday