Since their 2020 debut Bedroom, bdrmm have been a band in constant motion, refusing to be boxed in by traditional shoegaze tropes. While that first album wrapped listeners in a cocoon of reverb-drenched introspection, 2023’s I Don’t Know signalled a shift—embracing elements of krautrock, post-punk, and electronic experimentation. In my review of that album, IContinue reading “bdrmm – Microtonic”
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Sex Blender – Naïve Core
Now it’s time for part two of the new music released via my good pals over at Dirty Filthy Records. The saucily named Sex Blender hail from Lviv, Ukraine, and they’ve been bending minds and genres since their inception in 2017. Their debut, Hormonizer, was a heady concoction of heavy psych, krautrock, and stoner rock,Continue reading “Sex Blender – Naïve Core”
Arcane Allies – Mount Adhaphera
Arcane Allies’ new album, Mount Adhaphera, blends krautrock and electronic influences, offering a six-track sonic journey. Each piece explores unique landscapes, rewarding repeated listens and delivering immersive experiences.
Idioteque – A Stone’s Throw From Home EP
London-based artist and producer Emanuele Savoca, known in the music realm as Idioteque, has been crafting a unique blend of dark, atmospheric, and bass-driven sounds that traverse the realms of trip-hop, electronic, and alternative rock. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of artists—including Elliott Smith, Outkast, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Portishead—Idioteque’s music defies easy categorization.Continue reading “Idioteque – A Stone’s Throw From Home EP”
PREMIERE – Go With Strangers – Ride
Go With Strangers, the brainchild of Eugene San, has been steadily carving a niche in the shoegaze scene. With a sound that seamlessly blends elements of shoegaze, post-rock, and dream pop, he has garnered a lot of plaudits from the community for his emotive and atmospheric songs. In 2021, during the global pandemic, San foundContinue reading “PREMIERE – Go With Strangers – Ride”
Pretty Lightning – Night Wobble
Pretty Lightning’s new album “Night Wobble” fuses psychedelic blues, krautrock, and atmospheric soundscapes, showcasing their evolution through immersive tracks that blend tension and tranquility in a mesmerizing journey.
The Men – Buyer Beware
The Men’s album “Buyer Beware” explores personal and political themes with raw energy, blending various rock styles. It challenges listeners to reflect on their experiences while delivering a powerful musical experience.
F.O. Machete – Mother of a Thousand
F.O. Machete’s comeback album, Mother of a Thousand, showcases their evolution through diverse sounds and introspective lyrics, capturing nostalgia and modern anxiety in a dynamic, engaging way across ten tracks.
Horsegirl – Phonetics On and On
Horsegirl’s new album, Phonetics On and On, showcases a minimalist sound, exploring emotional and thematic depth while contrasting their previous work, signaling growth and creative evolution within the indie rock landscape.
Hooky and Winter – Water Season EP
Water Season is a collaborative EP by Hooky and Winter, blending dreamy shoegaze and indie pop. The music evokes nostalgia and intimacy, capturing the essence of summer transitioning to autumn.
Static Sounds Club 