reviews – Static Sounds Club

Dreamback – Landscape

Dreamback’s second album, “Landscape,” showcases Jamie Duddy’s evolving sound, merging dream pop and shoegaze. With his wife Laura’s warm vocals, the album offers an immersive, intimate listening experience filled with emotional depth.

Modern Time Machines – No Heart of Gold

Modern Time Machines, blending dream pop and shoegaze since 2007, release their new single “No Heart of Gold,” showcasing a fresh lineup and intricate melodies balanced with atmospheric depth.

Fir Cone Children – St Vincent – Single Premiere

Alexander Donat’s latest single, ‘St Vincent’, showcases a collaboration with his daughter, bringing fresh emotional depth while maintaining the signature sound of Fir Cone Children, reflecting their evolving family narrative.

doused – Sckrpnch EP

Philadelphia undoubtedly punches way above its weight when it comes to producing shoegaze bands. The sheer number of top tier bands emanating from that amazing city is mind blowing. Among them are doused, a band I’ve been following since their 2021 debut album Murmur. That debut gave them a foothold, the singles released after keptContinue reading “doused – Sckrpnch EP”

Angine De Poitrine – Vol II

Angine de Poitrine impresses with their latest album Vol II, showcasing exceptional musicianship and creativity. Their unique sound and energetic performance elevate them beyond mere novelty, proving their strength as original artists.

deary – Birding

The album “Birding” by deary showcases their evolution with eleven tracks embodying themes of grief and self-reflection, balanced by beauty and emotional depth. It marks a significant debut for the London trio.

Thought Bubble – Who’s To Say?

Thought Bubble have become one of those acts I look forward to hearing from because they always seem to arrive with fresh ideas and a slightly different angle on their own sound. Back on A Made Up World I wrote about the trust at the heart of the trio and the way Peter Gelf’s arrivalContinue reading “Thought Bubble – Who’s To Say?”

Wildernesses – Growth

Wildernesses’ debut album, Growth, masterfully combines post rock, indie vocals, and shoegaze. The music reflects personal experiences and emotions, creating an authentic and deeply resonant listening experience.

Studio Kosmische – Caramel

Studio Kosmische’s new 7 inch ‘Caramel’ creatively reinterprets Cluster’s original, balancing softness and tension in two contrasting tracks. It intertwines respect for the past with fresh musical exploration, captivating both new and seasoned listeners.

Cashier – The Weight EP

Cashier, hailing from Lafayette, Louisiana, blends grunge, shoegaze, and alt rock in their debut EP “The Weight.” With powerful lyrics and emotional performances, they explore themes of connection and personal growth.