Spirit Goth is becoming a very reliable excuse for adding another name to my listening pile. This time it’s Pale, the solo project of London musician Christian Lessells, whose new EP Idols brings together the synthwave and dream pop sounds I find so difficult to resist. This is Pale’s first appearance on Static Sounds Club,Continue reading “Pale – Idols”
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Long Distance Runner – Zero / New Song
Long Distance Runner has quickly gained attention with their debut singles ‘Zero’ and ‘New Song’. Their music showcases an engaging blend of post rock and math rock, highlighting their improvisational skills and energetic performances.
Shadow Flowers – Blood Book
Shadow Flowers’ debut album, Blood Book, showcases a diverse musical range through ten tracks, blending shoegaze, grunge, orchestral pop, and acoustic elements, centered on songwriter Aaron Mills’ emotional themes and melodic craftsmanship.
MX LONELY – Perfect House EP
MX LONELY’s new EP, Perfect House, showcases a blend of grunge and shoegaze, featuring introspective themes of love and heartbreak across four collaborative tracks, highlighting their musical evolution and cohesive sound.
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.
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.
Homework – Bang Here If Stuck
Homework have become a pretty special band to me. Every guitar line seems ready to veer off course, every lyric makes you listen closer, and the whole thing holds together through the chemistry between the four members. Having written about them before, I already know how well they turn melodic indie rock into something crooked,Continue reading “Homework – Bang Here If Stuck”
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.
