Every now and then a release arrives in my inbox that feels like it already knows what I like to listen to. It doesn’t shout. Deciduous, the debut EP from Austin-based singer-songwriter Paige Morton aka Ellum, is exactly that kind of record. A quiet stunner. A bruised and beautiful hybrid of indie rock, shoegaze, slowcoreContinue reading “Ellum – Deciduous EP Review”
Category Archives: Bands
I am David Laing – We Then Me
When an artist takes the time to dive into their emotional well, you know you’re in for something honest, raw, and real. David Laing’s sophomore album, We Then Me, does just that—serving up a powerful mix of heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery. After years of delays and personal battles, Laing has returned with a record thatContinue reading “I am David Laing – We Then Me”
Pet Symmetry – Big Symmetry
Pet Symmetry’s album “Big Symmetry” explores themes of love and friendship with sincerity and humor. Through diverse tracks, it combines emotional depth with energetic sound, marking their most heartfelt work.
Haunted Images – Haunted Images
Louth-based producer and songwriter David O’Farrell-McGeary, under the moniker Haunted Images, has delivered something quite extraordinary. Known already to those paying attention through a string of excellent singles— ‘If You Want’, ‘Grey Days’, ‘Sometimes’, and the devastatingly good ‘Stay Awake’—this self-titled album feels like the full arrival. A fully realised vision forged in isolation, insomnia,Continue reading “Haunted Images – Haunted Images”
Our Worlds Collide – All The Light We Shall Never See
Emerging from the fertile creative soil of the West Midlands, Our Worlds Collide have rapidly carved out a name for themselves as purveyors of emotionally rich, sonically overwhelming shoegaze/post-rock. Drawing inspiration from genre legends like Slowdive and Explosions in the Sky, alongside the crushing noise textures of My Bloody Valentine and Lovesliescrushing, the band’s soundContinue reading “Our Worlds Collide – All The Light We Shall Never See”
Mass Text – An Introduction
Mass Text, the support act for DEHD, delivered an extraordinary performance in Glasgow, showcasing emotional depth and sonic creativity. Chris Sutter’s music stands out and promises a compelling future.
Cloth – Pink Silence
Cloth, the Scottish indie duo, continues to evolve with their new album “Pink Silence,” showcasing emotional depth and musical experimentation, inviting listeners into an intimate exploration of memory and restraint.
Fir Cone Children – Gearshifting
Alexander Donat’s latest album, “Gearshifting”, reflects his growth as a father and artist, evolving from playful themes to deeper emotional explorations of family, change, and childhood.
Cyanide Sisters – Cyanide Sisters
Cyanide Sisters, formed in Stockholm in late 2020s, merge punk and 60’s pop in their debut album, crafting an emotional blend of fuzz, melody, and existential themes, reminiscent of classic noise-pop influences.
Bedridden – Moths Strapped to Each Other’s Backs
The indie underground has long been a breeding ground for the most visceral, urgent, and emotionally raw music. Enter Bedridden, the Brooklyn-based quartet whose debut album, Moths Strapped to Each Other’s Backs, is set to release via Julia’s War Recordings—a label revered for its dedication to the restless and the reckless. Bedridden are the latestContinue reading “Bedridden – Moths Strapped to Each Other’s Backs”
Static Sounds Club 