Loveless

Loveless is a title used for several artistic works and a name shared by a music group. The term originates from the English adjective “loveless”, meaning without love, and it has been adopted by artists to convey themes of alienation, loss, or emotional distance.

The 1991 album Loveless by Irish‑English band My Bloody Valentine is often regarded as a landmark in shoegaze and dream pop. Produced by Brian Lee Hughes and released by Creation Records, the record contains the seminal tracks “Tonight” and “Soon”. Critical reception praised its dense production, layered guitars, and ethereal vocals, and the album achieved high positions on UK and US charts, eventually being certified silver in the UK and gold in the US. Many later artists cite it as a major influence on shoegaze, post‑punk, and alternative rock.

The 2017 Russian drama film Loveless, directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, tells the story of a teenage girl who goes missing and the subsequent search undertaken by her divorced parents. The film won the Palme d'Or at the 70th Cannes Film Festival and received widespread critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of contemporary Russian society and its minimalist style. It was later selected as Russia’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the 90th Academy Awards.

Loveless (band) refers to an American independent rock duo formed in Portland, Oregon, in 1997. The group's self‑titled debut album was released on Alternative Tentacles, and they have issued several EPs and full-length recordings in a lo‑fi, narrative‑focused style. In addition, “Loveless” is occasionally used as a moniker for fanship communities, product names, and other creative projects, reflecting the broad appeal of the concept across cultural media.