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.
Seems Like Forever – A Song For Davey
Seems Like Forever’s EP, A Song For Davey, blends personal themes of grief and friendship through diverse musical styles, showcasing warmth and experimentation while honoring the memory of a late friend.
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.
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.
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”
