Lucid Express, a Hong Kong shoegaze band formed in 2014, delivers their layered second album, Instant Comfort, showcasing their melodic evolution and tight-knit community, promising warmth and clarity amidst chaos.
Category Archives: 2026
MX Lonely – All Monsters
Regular readers will know I’m a big fan of the Julias War Recordings label. I was buzzing when their latest release hit my inbox. From Brooklyn, New York comes MX LONELY a band whose music really landed with me on first listen. They’ve been playing together since 2020 but only been MX LONELY since 2022.Continue reading “MX Lonely – All Monsters”
Consolers – Deep Breaths
Consolers, a Belfast-based band, blend emotional alternative rock with catchy hooks in their debut album, “Deep Breaths.” Fronted by Sonja Sleator, they showcase strong songwriting and musicianship from start to finish.
Helicon x Al Lover – Arise
Helicon’s fourth album “Arise” features a collaboration with Al Lover, blending various musical styles. It tackles themes of empathy and unity through psychedelic grooves and intricate rhythms, creating a significant listening experience.
Good Day Father – Sonic Amadea EP
The Sonic Amadea EP features Tanya Donelly and Brian Futter, blending nostalgia with fresh emotional depth. Its three tracks reveal confidence, intimacy, and dynamic musical exploration, setting a promising stage for future collaborations.
Studio Kosmische – Electronic Meditation for Inner Space Travel
Dom Keen and Jonathan Parke’s Studio Kosmische project has always felt like an invitation into another dimension. Across each release they’ve built self-contained worlds from oscillations and echo, every one a journey guided more by instinct than structure. They’re back again with Electronic Meditation for Inner Space Travel and once again, another portal opens. ThisContinue reading “Studio Kosmische – Electronic Meditation for Inner Space Travel”
Nook & Cranny – Karma Waters
Karma Waters by Nook & Cranny is an immersive, instrumental psychedelic album that captures the intuitive interplay between its musicians, inviting listeners on a personal, reflective auditory journey.
Trembler – Total Sorry EP
Houston’s Trembler has signed with Rite Field Records, preparing to release their introspective “Total Sorry” EP that explores themes of loss, acceptance, and emotional depth through a blend of musical styles.
Selkie – Heartspeak
Selkie’s new single ‘Heartspeak’ embodies gentle confidence and intimacy, showcasing her evolution as an artist. The song’s soft layers emphasize connection and storytelling, reflecting personal experiences of wonder and trust.
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.
Static Sounds Club 