Formed in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1987, Galaxie 500 was an American indie rock trio composed of Dean Wareham, Naomi Yang, and Damon Krukowski. Known for their minimalist arrangements, shimmering guitar tones, and dreamlike atmospheres, the band helped shape the slowcore and dream pop movements of the late 1980s. Their albums *Today* (1988), *On Fire* (1989), and *This Is Our Music* (1990) earned critical acclaim and enduring cult status, influencing later generations of indie and shoegaze artists with their introspective and timeless sound.