Lucid Express – Instant Comfort

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.

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”

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.

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”

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.

The Dead Spaces – This Is Not For You

The review celebrates Stevyn Halsted’s upcoming album “This Is Not For You,” highlighting its genre-blending sound, emotional depth, and confident execution, promising an engaging listening experience for fans.

Blanket – True Blue

Blanket’s new album, True Blue, showcases their heavy guitar sound combined with melodic elements, creating a compelling mix. The album explores nostalgia and beauty in quiet moments, demonstrating the band’s confidence and artistic growth.

Baleen – I Dream I’m Left Behind

Baleen’s album “I Dream I’m Left Behind” showcases their growth, blending shoegaze, indie rock, and emotional complexity. The record explores the nuances of domestic life through layered compositions and reflective songwriting.