For over thirty years and across ten albums Glasgow’s Mogwai have slowly built a cult following the world over. And not for nothing, their unique approach to mainly instrumental music once baffled the nineties music press. A press who, at that time, were obsessed with pigeon holing every band into some prefabricated scene. Over timeContinue reading “Mogwai – The Bad Fire”
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Ozean – Streets of Chrome
Ozean, a 1990s shoegaze band from California, recently released their first single in over 30 years, “Streets of Chrome,” anticipating a full album in 2025, funded by fans.
Callière – Float
Callière’s new album “Float” reflects a shift toward optimism, featuring tracks that celebrate music nostalgia while blending dreampop and electronica. It’s an engaging and diverse listening experience.
EEP – You Don’t Have To Be Prepared
EEP, now a trio, faces change and creative challenges while preparing their third album. They find inspiration in an old tape, resulting in innovative, heartfelt songs that explore love and life’s journey.
San Carol – Mala Vida
Maxime Dobosz’s project San Carol explores diverse shoegaze sounds in the album “Mala Vida.” Rich melodies, atmospheric instrumentation, and emotional depth define this compelling and final release.
Blankenberge – New Rules
Blankenberge, a shoegaze band from St Petersburg, will release a new single “New Rules,” showcasing their emotional sound, under the Automatic Music label on September 27, 2024.
Hello Mary – Emita Ox
Hello Mary, a New York power trio, recently released “Emita Ox,” their third album, showcasing a unique blend of shoegaze, noise rock, and post-rock. The album exhibits a mix of chaotic and dreamy elements, creating a fresh and exhilarating listening experience. The band’s experimentation and variety in style demonstrate their prowess as songwriters. With its potent indie rock tracks and soothing vocals, “Emita Ox” is a stunning album that continues to reveal new layers with each listen.
SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE – YOU’LL HAVE TO LOSE SOMETHING
The band SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE, known for groundbreaking music, released the emotional album “YOU’LL HAVE TO LOSE SOMETHING.” Contrary to expectations, it maintains their signature complexity and imagination.
Three Quarter Skies – Fade In
Three Quarter Skies’ new album “Fade In,” released by Sonic Cathedral, reflects deep emotional turmoil and grief, while also offering a sense of hope and comfort. The album showcases Scott’s musical prowess and introspection.
New Ghosts – A Dagger In Every Tide
Sheffield-based band New Ghosts has steadily built a strong profile through releases blending art rock, shoegaze, and dreampop. Their album “A Dagger In Every Tide” is fuelled by a near-death experience, and features emotionally impactful tracks like “Cherry Violence” and “Wayfarer.” I dive in and explore the songs track by track.
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