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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Premiere – AIMING – First At The Accident
AIMING unveils their new single “First at the accident,” showcasing a blend of synth-driven sounds and emotional depth ahead of their Sail & Wreck EP, marking their musical evolution with immersive production and reflective songwriting.
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.
Deathcrash – Somersaults
Deathcrash’s new album “Somersaults” showcases emotional depth and introspection, exploring themes of growth and acceptance, while retaining their signature slowcore sound, blending vulnerability with optimism.
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.
MX Lonely – All Monsters
Regular readers will know I’m a big fan of the Julias War Recordings label. I was buzzing when their latest release hit my inbox. From Brooklyn, New York comes MX LONELY a band whose music really landed with me on first listen. They’ve been playing together since 2020 but only been MX LONELY since 2022.Continue reading “MX Lonely – All Monsters”
Helicon x Al Lover – Arise
Helicon’s fourth album “Arise” features a collaboration with Al Lover, blending various musical styles. It tackles themes of empathy and unity through psychedelic grooves and intricate rhythms, creating a significant listening experience.
Good Day Father – Sonic Amadea EP
The Sonic Amadea EP features Tanya Donelly and Brian Futter, blending nostalgia with fresh emotional depth. Its three tracks reveal confidence, intimacy, and dynamic musical exploration, setting a promising stage for future collaborations.
Studio Kosmische – Electronic Meditation for Inner Space Travel
Dom Keen and Jonathan Parke’s Studio Kosmische project has always felt like an invitation into another dimension. Across each release they’ve built self-contained worlds from oscillations and echo, every one a journey guided more by instinct than structure. They’re back again with Electronic Meditation for Inner Space Travel and once again, another portal opens. ThisContinue reading “Studio Kosmische – Electronic Meditation for Inner Space Travel”
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.”
Static Sounds Club 