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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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.
Heavenly – Highway to Heavenly
Heavenly’s “Highway to Heavenly” celebrates their return after thirty years, blending indiepop with critiques on modern culture. The album showcases their melodic strength and personal politics, resonating with old and new fans alike.
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.
Nothing – A Short History of Decay
The blog reflects on the evolution of the band Nothing, detailing their new album “A Short History of Decay.” It explores themes of introspection, mortality, and artistic transformation through personal and poignant lyrics.
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”
Consolers – Deep Breaths
Consolers, a Belfast-based band, blend emotional alternative rock with catchy hooks in their debut album, “Deep Breaths.” Fronted by Sonja Sleator, they showcase strong songwriting and musicianship from start to finish.
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.
Static Sounds Club 