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”
Category Archives: Sonic Cathedral
Whitelands – Sunlight Echoes
Whitelands’ second album, Sunlight Echoes, reveals their artistic growth and emotional depth, combining shoegaze influences with introspective lyrics, melody, and social awareness while embracing maturity and connection.
Adele Dazeem – Metanoia EP
Adele Dazeem’s Metanoia EP is a captivating exploration of identity and emotion, showcasing their growth since 2020. Each track offers a unique perspective, culminating in a profound statement of intent.
Sister Ray Davies – Holy Island
Sister Ray Davies’ debut album “Holy Island” blends thoughtful melodies with rich narratives, exploring themes of progress and reflection through its unique soundscape, offering a captivating musical journey.
No Joy – Bugland
No Joy’s journey to Bugland showcases their evolution from grunge and shoegaze to a complex sound blending diverse genres. The album features fearless experimentation, merging nostalgia with innovation, revealing endless layers.
Whitelands – Heat Of The Summer
Whitelands dropped a fresh single, ‘Heat Of The Summer,’ that vibes with sunshine and energy, showcasing confident vocals and catchy melodies. It’s a joyful, fleeting track that hints at a promising second album.
Three Quarter Skies – Fade In
Three Quarter Skies’ new album “Fade In,” released by Sonic Cathedral, reflects deep emotional turmoil and grief, while also offering a sense of hope and comfort. The album showcases Scott’s musical prowess and introspection.
Whitelands – Night-bound Eyes are Blind to the Day
The long-awaited debut album from London based gazers Whitelands is finally here. After a series of incredible single releases before and after signing to the legendary Sonic Cathedral label they bring us Night-bound Eyes are Blind to the Day.
Dot Allison – Consciousology
Scottish singer songwriter Dot Allison is probably best known for her time fronting the indie dance band One Dove back in the early nineties. However, Allison has produced some absolutely stellar solo albums as well as collaborating with the likes of Massive Attack, Paul Weller and Peter Doherty. Most recently she contributed vocals to theContinue reading “Dot Allison – Consciousology”
Molly – Picturesque
It only feels right that my first blog of 2023 is a release from my one of my all-time favourite labels Sonic Cathedral. Back in 2019 they introduced us to Innsbruck based Austrian duo MOLLY. Lars Andersson and Phillip Dornauer created a stunning debut in All That Ever Could Have Been. That album soundtracked aContinue reading “Molly – Picturesque”
Static Sounds Club 