I came into Jenn Wasner’s world through ‘Long After Midnight’, a song that stopped me in my tracks earlier this year. Back then, I wrote about how she stripped everything back until only the truth was left, voice, guitar, silence. It felt like eavesdropping on someone quietly taking stock. That single hinted at something deeper,Continue reading “Flock of Dimes – The Life You Save”
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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.
thistle – It’s Nice to See You, Stranger EP
Thistle’s debut EP, It’s Nice to See You, Stranger, blends shoegaze and punk, showcasing raw emotion and melodic hooks. Their sound encapsulates chaos and beauty, promising a vibrant future for the band.
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.
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.
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.
Joyer – On The Other End of the Line
Joyer’s new album, On The Other End of the Line, explores distance and connection, offering an immersive listening experience with varied sounds and emotional depth, marking their most ambitious work yet.
Guitar – We’re Headed to the Lake
Guitar, led by Saia Kuli, transcends genres with their album “We’re Headed to the Lake,” blending humor and emotion in an unpredictable, compelling listening experience that showcases artistic growth and innovation.
Glimmer – Get Weak
Formed in 2023, Glimmer blends shoegaze, grunge, and dream pop, resonating with 90s nostalgia. Their debut album, “Get Weak,” features dynamic tracks exploring contrasts of heaviness and beauty, capturing emotional depth.