Author Archives: staticsoundsclub

Dayflower – Comfort

I’ve been following Dayflower on and off since their first handful of releases drifted across the indie ether. I’ve played a couple of those early singles full of pastel guitars and softly shimmering melancholy on my DKFM Shoegaze Radio show. I’ve always enjoyed their take on the dreampop sound.  With Comfort, their second full-length forContinue reading “Dayflower – Comfort”

Just Mustard – We Were Just Here

Just Mustard’s third album, We Were Just Here, showcases their evolution, blending intensity with open, shimmering soundscapes. The album highlights transformation and the struggle for beauty amidst chaos, delivering powerful emotional resonance.

Phantom Wave – Echoes Unknown

Phantom Wave’s third album, Echoes Unknown, merges emotional depth with dream pop and shoegaze influences, showcasing layered sounds and dynamic tracks that create an immersive auditory experience.

Ain’t – Long Short Round

I’ve been keeping a close eye on South London’s Ain’t for a while now. Their last two singles are sitting proudly in my 7-inch collection, and for good reason. Both 2024’s Oar / Teething and January’s Pirouette / Jude floored me with their authenticity and how gritty, melodic, and beautifully out of step with everythingContinue reading “Ain’t – Long Short Round”

Total Wife – Come Back Down

Total Wife’s album “Come Back Down” blends intimacy and intensity, showcasing their unique sound through diverse tracks. It explores themes of dreams, emotions, and the interplay of noise and beauty.

Imogen Heap – Aftercare / Speak For Yourself (20th Anniversary Remaster)

I still remember the first time I heard ‘Hide and Seek’, years ago, half-awake in front of the TV. That vocoder voice, that strange stillness that filled the room. It got under my skin in a way few songs ever have. For a long time, it lived on my old MP3 player, soundtracking journeys andContinue reading “Imogen Heap – Aftercare / Speak For Yourself (20th Anniversary Remaster)”

Trillion – Feel Alright

Trillion’s new album, “Feel Alright,” showcases their growth and magic through rich melodies and emotional depth, blending classic shoegaze influences with fresh pop sensibilities, creating a captivating experience.

The Giraffe Told Me in My Dream — Velvet Distortion EP

The Giraffe Told Me in My Dream’s Velvet Distortion EP showcases a captivating blend of shoegaze and dream-pop, marked by emotional depth and atmospheric textures, enhancing their cult appeal.