As someone who is in a DIY shoegaze band himself, I really appreciate it when like-minded souls reach out with their projects. I was so happy to hear from Jonathan Lee, a self-professed lone gazer from Derbyshire in England. He has just released his debut album under the name Lushen Tides. Perfect Moments is, atContinue reading “Lushen Tides – Perfect Moments”
Category Archives: 2023
93millionmilesfromthesun – Buried Dreams EP
Doncaster’s 93MillionMilesFromTheSun have been responsible for some key shoegaze moments over the years. From 2008’s self-titled debut all the way up to album eight, Why Do We Fall Apart their music has been the soundtrack to many a gazers life. As you may know the magician behind the curtain is Nick Noble, a multi-instrumentalist who’sContinue reading “93millionmilesfromthesun – Buried Dreams EP”
SERVO – Monsters
Long time readers of the blog will know how happy I am when I get an email from those maggots over at Dirty Filthy Records. Today see’s the release of Monsters, the third album from French three-piece SERVO. To date the band have released their debut opus The Lair of Gods before going on releaseContinue reading “SERVO – Monsters”
Melody Fields – 1991
In my previous blog I explored 1901, the new album from Gothenburg’s Melody Fields. They have now dropped 1991 the second of their albums to release this year. What can we expect from the band this time around? Here’s what they had to say. “1991 takes a different approach as a concept album that evolvedContinue reading “Melody Fields – 1991”
Melody Fields – 1901
Once again, I find myself with a band who have released two amazing albums hot on the heels of each other. Swedish psych outfit Melody Fields have just released both 1901 and 1991 within a mere month of each other. I’ll get into talking about 1991 on the next blog but right now let’s exploreContinue reading “Melody Fields – 1901”
Crystal Canyon – Stars and Distant Light
Crystal Canyon are a shoegaze band from Portland, Maine in the US of A. They create atmospheric and dreamy soundscapes with lush vocals, swirling guitars, and ethereal synths. To date they’ve released two stellar albums (in this guy’s opinion), Crystal Canyon from 2018 and yours with affection and sorrow from 2021. Both showcase the bandsContinue reading “Crystal Canyon – Stars and Distant Light”
PREMIERE: Japan Review – Go Around
As a Scot its always great when I can shout out fellow Scots work here on Static Sounds Club. It’s to Glasgow we go to meet Japan Review. Composed of Genna Foden and Adam O’Sullivan this talented duo produces an intriguing blend of genres. That shoegaze wash mingles with lo fi beats and an undercurrentContinue reading “PREMIERE: Japan Review – Go Around”
Guest Directors – Interference Patterns
Seattle is world famous for being the birthplace of grunge. One of those legendary bands, Tad, included guitarist Gary Thorstensen who has gone on to form Guest Directors. The band also includes guitarist/vocalist Julie D, drummer Rian Turner and bassist Charles Russo. They’ve just released their first full length LP Interference Patterns after a seriesContinue reading “Guest Directors – Interference Patterns”
Studio Kosmische – Lucifer Rising
Studio Kosmische is the solo project of Dom Keen assisted by Jonathan Parkes of Arboria, Korb and The Hologram People. Taking their name from the experimental genre in which they play they truly epitomise what it means to be experimental and without boundaries. Keens impressive CV includes Death in Vegas, Holy Magick and Jack Medley’sContinue reading “Studio Kosmische – Lucifer Rising”
Frankie and the Witch Fingers – Data Doom
Storming out of LA come Frankie and the Witch Fingers, a band that have been making some of the most exciting and creative music in the psych genre of late. Rotating around core creators and multi-instrumentalists Dylan Sizemore and Josh Menashe. After putting in the hard yards on stage they are now joined by NicoleContinue reading “Frankie and the Witch Fingers – Data Doom”
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