Tag Archives: Album

Bobsled Team – All the Flowers Bloom

Belfast’s Bobsled Team, a DIY duo, released their debut album in 2021 and recently unveiled their follow-up, “All the Flowers Bloom”. The album is a vibrant mix of shoegaze and dream pop, showcasing their experimental, intimate sound and unique songwriting. The band’s influences are evident, but they have carved out their own distinct musical identity.

DEHD – Poetry

DEHD, a band comprising Jason Balla, Emily Kempf, and Eric McGrady, released their album “Poetry” in 2022. The album showcases their mix of surf rock, shoegaze, and heart-wrenching ballads, with lyrics sung from their collective hearts. Each song captures longing, heartache, and self-determination through a lens of love and hope, creating a lesson for us all.

DIIV – Frog in Boiling Water

DIIV’s upcoming album “Frog in Boiling Water” is a bold departure, blending breakbeats and guitars with haunting vocals. The album’s intricate, dynamic compositions convey a sense of urgency and reflection, exploring themes of dystopia and conflict with a shoegaze sound. The band’s release is a testament to their enduring friendship, marking a significant evolution in their genre.

Virgins – nothing hurt and everything was beautiful

The debut album “nothing hurt and everything was beautiful” by Belfast band Virgins showcases a remarkable evolution in their sound. The album presents a cohesive and immersive sonic experience, moving between themes of love, escape, and loss. With a pressing of 300 starburst colored vinyl, the album is a testament to the band’s growth and musical prowess.

Splitterzelle – Drumhard Sessions Vol I

Splitterzelle’s Drumhard Sessions Vol I, released by Dirty Filthy Records, features a cosmic journey with heavy, fuzzy guitars and steady bass grooves. The album takes listeners through space-rock explorations with interstellar waves and exhilarating crescendos. The release, available on vinyl from selected record labels, transports psychedelic rock fans to unknown realms.

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.

Tetsu the Phoenix – See You Around

There is a place in modern life for worship. The old gods of volume, density, and gain remain enshrined in the songs of Tetsu the Phoenix. As much a study in sound as examination of song, TTP conjures sounds familiar and novel by referencing classics in the libraries of desert rock, black metal, doom, and shoegaze.

Elephant Stone – Back Into The Dream

Elephant Stone’s sixth album, “Back Into The Dream,” captures the band’s 14-year journey of crafting dreamy, psychedelic pop. Each track, from the summery opener to the Beatle-esque closer, showcases the band’s musical prowess and sixties influence, making it a must-listen for fans of hooky psych-pop.

Thee U.F.O – Beaming A Moments Reflection

Irish label Fuzzed Up & Astromoon Records introduces Dublin band Thee U.F.O.’s new album “Beaming A Moments Reflection,” featuring dynamic vocals and experimental sounds. The album includes singles ‘Bursting Egos’ and ‘Surveyor,’ showcasing diverse styles from discordant tones to rhythmic jams. Available on digital and vinyl, the album promises an engaging listening experience.