Ozean, a 1990s shoegaze band from California, recently released their first single in over 30 years, “Streets of Chrome,” anticipating a full album in 2025, funded by fans.
Category Archives: 2024
Callière – Float
Callière’s new album “Float” reflects a shift toward optimism, featuring tracks that celebrate music nostalgia while blending dreampop and electronica. It’s an engaging and diverse listening experience.
Bright Like Stars – Reflections
Neil Burkdoll and Craig Douglas create their debut album “Reflections” as Bright Like Stars, showcasing a mix of influences like shoegaze and 90s alt-rock, all produced remotely while never meeting. Wanna know more….?
EEP – You Don’t Have To Be Prepared
EEP, now a trio, faces change and creative challenges while preparing their third album. They find inspiration in an old tape, resulting in innovative, heartfelt songs that explore love and life’s journey.
The Hologram People – Sacred Ritual to Unlock the Mountain Portal
Dreamlord and Kosmische’s debut album, Sacred Ritual to Unlock the Mountain Portal, originally released in 2021, is being remastered for 2024. Its eight tracks blend psychedelia and folk, evoking vivid imagery and explorative journeys.
Black Doldrums – In Limerence
Black Doldrums, a London-based band, merges gothic rock and shoegaze in their sophomore album, In Limerence. Notable for its atmospheric sound and emotional depth, it showcases their musical evolution and experimentation.
A Place To Bury Strangers – Synthesizer
A Place To Bury Strangers’ album ‘Synthesizer’ showcases chaotic, dynamic soundscapes merging noise rock with gothic elements. Frontman Oliver Ackerman emphasizes a DIY ethos, celebrating spontaneous creativity in music.
San Carol – Mala Vida
Maxime Dobosz’s project San Carol explores diverse shoegaze sounds in the album “Mala Vida.” Rich melodies, atmospheric instrumentation, and emotional depth define this compelling and final release.
julie – my anti-aircraft friend
Californian band julie has released their debut album, “my anti-aircraft friend,” blending shoegaze and grunge, exceeding expectations with diverse, dynamic tracks, and showcasing their growth since previous singles.
Hello Mary – Emita Ox
Hello Mary, a New York power trio, recently released “Emita Ox,” their third album, showcasing a unique blend of shoegaze, noise rock, and post-rock. The album exhibits a mix of chaotic and dreamy elements, creating a fresh and exhilarating listening experience. The band’s experimentation and variety in style demonstrate their prowess as songwriters. With its potent indie rock tracks and soothing vocals, “Emita Ox” is a stunning album that continues to reveal new layers with each listen.
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