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Rebecca Dow (feat David Sloan) – Beneath You

Rebecca Dow has spent much of 2026 moving at a remarkable speed. The conclusion of Virgins brought one chapter of her musical life to a close, while the months since have opened several fresh routes for her songwriting. Regular Static Sounds Club readers will already know how much I value her voice, both for itsContinue reading “Rebecca Dow (feat David Sloan) – Beneath You”

Sunstinger – Spare Me The Rapture EP

My first proper encounter with Sunstinger came through ‘Bonnies Kaleidoscope’ in the summer of 2021. Its mix of atmosphere, weight and melody gave me every reason to champion this Scottish five piece on my DKFM show. I finally put that relationship into words recently when ‘Spare Me the Rapture’ arrived as the first single fromContinue reading “Sunstinger – Spare Me The Rapture EP”

Sweeping Promises – You Say I Romanticize

The last time Sweeping Promises appeared on these pages, I was writing about Good Living Is Coming for You and thinking back to the afternoon in 2020 when Hunger for a Way Out first appeared in my Bandcamp feed. That debut had the feel of a punk record assembled with whatever space and equipment LiraContinue reading “Sweeping Promises – You Say I Romanticize”

God of War – Molly Picture

God of War’s album Molly Picture combines metallic textures and melancholic pop with experimental sounds. The trio’s innovative approach creates a distinctive listening experience filled with vibrant layers and emotional depth.

The Mountain – Objects

I was buzzing when Rebecca Dow reached out to tell me about her new project.  Static Sounds Club readers will know her through Virgins, a band I have written about with real affection over the years. The Mountain begins a new chapter for Dow, joining her with Northern Irish producer and musician Darren Speers. DowContinue reading “The Mountain – Objects”

Sunstinger – Spare Me The Rapture – Single Premiere

I‘ve just come back from having a very strong word with myself. After looking back through the Static Sounds Club archives, it turns out I’ve never written about Sunstinger before. Let’s rectify that immediately. Sunstinger are a Scottish five piece who have already released two amazing EP’s in Beyond the Frame and Worthless, not toContinue reading “Sunstinger – Spare Me The Rapture – Single Premiere”

Foglights – Nous Deux EP

The EP “Nous Deux” by Foglights features Eva Cord and Archie Ingram, blending heartfelt indie pop and psychedelic tones across four songs, showcasing their distinct musical styles and emotional depth.

Feeble Little Horse – Bitknot

Feeble Little Horse’s album “Bitknot” showcases their evolution, blending shoegaze, indie pop, and electronic textures. The trio’s maturity in songwriting reveals deeper themes of connection and identity while maintaining playful unpredictability.

Kinoue64 – 大人になる

Japan has an uncanny knacked of producing bands that not only nail the shoegaze sound but also evolve it too. kinoue64 is exactly that kind of band. This is my first time writing about the Hiroshima based project, so 大人になる, which translates as Becoming an Adult, becomes my doorway into a catalogue already full ofContinue reading “Kinoue64 – 大人になる”