Chicago has long been a favourite shoegaze city of mine. You can trace a line from the city’s heavy underground to its long-standing shoegaze and dream pop communities, and Snowcuffs sit right in that lineage. Formed in late 2022 by members of Lightfoils and Astrobrite, the five-piece arrived with Sink Down in 2025 and quicklyContinue reading “Snowcuffs – Sweet Gravity EP”
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Dewey – Summer On A Curb
Dewey, a Parisian indie rock quartet, releases their debut album, “Summer On A Curb,” blending nineties nostalgia and modern sensibilities with melodic depth, showcasing their self-assured artistry in the shoegaze genre.
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.
The Blue Herons – Willow
Andy Jossi and Gretchen DeVault’s duo, The Blue Herons, blend jangle pop and dreampop. Their upcoming album, Demon Slayer, showcases their confident sound with the captivating single “Willow.”
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.
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.
Callière – Solar
Andrew Rose’s Callière project returns with “Solar,” an album blending shoegaze and dream pop. With emotional depth and musical confidence, each track feels cohesive, inviting exploration and repeated listens.
Sister Ray Davies – Holy Island
Sister Ray Davies’ debut album “Holy Island” blends thoughtful melodies with rich narratives, exploring themes of progress and reflection through its unique soundscape, offering a captivating musical journey.
f.o. machete – I’m Fine, Are You?
Glasgow’s f.o. machete are back. Natasha Noramly and Paul Mellon return to the fray after blowing minds left, right and centre with their triumphant return with album Mother of a Thousand. If the names new to you the band released their debut album back in the heady days of 2004. They had a run ofContinue reading “f.o. machete – I’m Fine, Are You?”
Goon – Dream 3
I’m always on the lookout for bands that make me really sit up and take notice. Bands that demand your full attention and in return reward you with a totally unique listening experience. So it was with LA based Goon. I first stumbled into Goon’s world through the album Hour of Green Evening. It wasContinue reading “Goon – Dream 3”
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