DEAFCULT – All My Friends Are Leaving

The wizards from Oz are back! Yep, Brisbane’s Deafcult have returned with their first new music in three years, and I reckon there will be a fair few shoegaze fans grinning from ear to ear when they hear this one. Since their self-titled debut in 2015, Deafcult have established themselves as one of the mostContinue reading “DEAFCULT – All My Friends Are Leaving”

Youth Valley – As Passive Aggressive As It Gets

Youth Valley’s second album, As Passive Aggressive As It Gets, explores complex emotions in relationships through dynamic shoegaze and dream pop, blending intensity with melodic clarity across ten tracks.

Iceblynk – BOAB

I first crossed paths with Iceblynk in a slightly roundabout way. I met Martin Newman at a Veldt show in Glasgow while he was playing with the band, and I got handed an Iceblynk CD to check out. Needless to say, I loved it. A little while later he sent BOAB my way, which madeContinue reading “Iceblynk – BOAB”

Lies – Burning Wires, Silent Pull

Bologna-based trio Lies blends slowcore, dream pop, and post-rock influences in their second EP, “Burning Wires, Silent Pull,” showcasing intimate melodies and dynamic contrasts that resonate emotionally.

Man Mountain – Threads Of Another Life

Man Mountain’s album, Threads Of Another Life, reflects their journey through grief and isolation over eight years. This instrumental post-rock piece blends emotional complexity with expansive sounds across seven interconnected tracks.

Beans – Less Louder

The review highlights Beans’ fourth album, Less Louder, noting its reflective tone, personal songwriting, and engaging melodies. Each track’s unique character showcases the band’s evolution and emotional depth during lockdown.

Rebecca Dow (feat David Sloan) – War Against Emptiness

‘War Against Emptiness’ showcases Rebecca Dow and David Sloan’s evolving partnership, exploring themes of isolation and resilience through powerful guitar work and an emotionally charged vocal performance.

Peplo – Stay

When Peplo released ‘For His Better Three Quarters’ earlier this summer, it gave us our first taste of their long-awaited debut album, We’re Not Getting Out of Here. That song carried glossy guitars, melodic warmth and the personality that first drew me towards the Glasgow quartet when I saw them supporting at the 13th Note.Continue reading “Peplo – Stay”