Category Archives: Labels

Sweeping Promises – You Say I Romanticize

The last time Sweeping Promises appeared on these pages, I was writing about Good Living Is Coming for You and thinking back to the afternoon in 2020 when Hunger for a Way Out first appeared in my Bandcamp feed. That debut had the feel of a punk record assembled with whatever space and equipment LiraContinue reading “Sweeping Promises – You Say I Romanticize”

Foglights – Nous Deux EP

The EP “Nous Deux” by Foglights features Eva Cord and Archie Ingram, blending heartfelt indie pop and psychedelic tones across four songs, showcasing their distinct musical styles and emotional depth.

Feeble Little Horse – Bitknot

Feeble Little Horse’s album “Bitknot” showcases their evolution, blending shoegaze, indie pop, and electronic textures. The trio’s maturity in songwriting reveals deeper themes of connection and identity while maintaining playful unpredictability.

Oubliette – all songs

As a huge fan of Whirr, Nothing and the whole Philly shoegaze scene I was buzzed when I seen Nick Bassett and Brandon Setta named as the members of Oubliette on my socials feed. This side project gathers the project’s existing material into one place, with the earlier Big Spin EP material followed by theContinue reading “Oubliette – all songs”

Primitive Ring – Primitive Ring

Primitive Ring’s self-titled debut showcases a dynamic blend of heavy psych, garage rock, and energetic riffs. The album reflects a seasoned trio’s chemistry, balancing loud performances with emotional depth.

Sun Shines Cold – Light Fades Into Ruins

Sun Shines Cold’s double album “Light Fades Into Ruins” explores personal themes through a blend of shoegaze, post-rock, and more, showcasing the duo’s musical evolution and emotional depth over thirteen tracks.

No Joy – Big Life, Big Leaf – Single Review

Regular readers will remember I came away from Bugland thinking No Joy had reached one of those rare points where the music could go almost anywhere. Jasamine White Gluz stretched the No Joy sound into stranger places on that record without losing the melodic edge that first drew so many of us in. It wasContinue reading “No Joy – Big Life, Big Leaf – Single Review”

Velveteen – My Dreams Are Changing

Velveteen’s new EP, My Dreams Are Changing, features six tracks blending shoegaze, noise rock, and dream pop. The band’s sound evolves, showcasing strong melodies and emotional depth, promising another obsession for fans.