Austin’s Farmer’s Wife debut EP Faint Illusions merges grunge, slowcore, and art-pop, creating a haunting soundscape. With emotionally charged lyrics and unique melodies, they explore themes of decay, beauty, and longing.
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Ellum – Deciduous EP Review
Every now and then a release arrives in my inbox that feels like it already knows what I like to listen to. It doesn’t shout. Deciduous, the debut EP from Austin-based singer-songwriter Paige Morton aka Ellum, is exactly that kind of record. A quiet stunner. A bruised and beautiful hybrid of indie rock, shoegaze, slowcoreContinue reading “Ellum – Deciduous EP Review”
Haunted Images – Haunted Images
Louth-based producer and songwriter David O’Farrell-McGeary, under the moniker Haunted Images, has delivered something quite extraordinary. Known already to those paying attention through a string of excellent singles— ‘If You Want’, ‘Grey Days’, ‘Sometimes’, and the devastatingly good ‘Stay Awake’—this self-titled album feels like the full arrival. A fully realised vision forged in isolation, insomnia,Continue reading “Haunted Images – Haunted Images”
Mass Text – An Introduction
Mass Text, the support act for DEHD, delivered an extraordinary performance in Glasgow, showcasing emotional depth and sonic creativity. Chris Sutter’s music stands out and promises a compelling future.
Cloth – Pink Silence
Cloth, the Scottish indie duo, continues to evolve with their new album “Pink Silence,” showcasing emotional depth and musical experimentation, inviting listeners into an intimate exploration of memory and restraint.
Fir Cone Children – Gearshifting
Alexander Donat’s latest album, “Gearshifting”, reflects his growth as a father and artist, evolving from playful themes to deeper emotional explorations of family, change, and childhood.
Bedridden – Moths Strapped to Each Other’s Backs
The indie underground has long been a breeding ground for the most visceral, urgent, and emotionally raw music. Enter Bedridden, the Brooklyn-based quartet whose debut album, Moths Strapped to Each Other’s Backs, is set to release via Julia’s War Recordings—a label revered for its dedication to the restless and the reckless. Bedridden are the latestContinue reading “Bedridden – Moths Strapped to Each Other’s Backs”
Single Premiere – Fir Cone Children – Your Voice
Alexander Donat of Fir Cone Children releases ‘Your Voice,’ inspired by his daughter’s first performance. The song encapsulates parental love, musical legacy, and the excitement of youth, promising an emotional journey.
bdrmm – Microtonic
Since their 2020 debut Bedroom, bdrmm have been a band in constant motion, refusing to be boxed in by traditional shoegaze tropes. While that first album wrapped listeners in a cocoon of reverb-drenched introspection, 2023’s I Don’t Know signalled a shift—embracing elements of krautrock, post-punk, and electronic experimentation. In my review of that album, IContinue reading “bdrmm – Microtonic”
PREMIERE – Go With Strangers – Ride
Go With Strangers, the brainchild of Eugene San, has been steadily carving a niche in the shoegaze scene. With a sound that seamlessly blends elements of shoegaze, post-rock, and dream pop, he has garnered a lot of plaudits from the community for his emotive and atmospheric songs. In 2021, during the global pandemic, San foundContinue reading “PREMIERE – Go With Strangers – Ride”
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