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.
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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.
Studio Kosmische – Electronic Meditation for Inner Space Travel
Dom Keen and Jonathan Parke’s Studio Kosmische project has always felt like an invitation into another dimension. Across each release they’ve built self-contained worlds from oscillations and echo, every one a journey guided more by instinct than structure. They’re back again with Electronic Meditation for Inner Space Travel and once again, another portal opens. ThisContinue reading “Studio Kosmische – Electronic Meditation for Inner Space Travel”
The Blue Herons – Willow
Andy Jossi and Gretchen DeVault’s duo, The Blue Herons, blend jangle pop and dreampop. Their upcoming album, Demon Slayer, showcases their confident sound with the captivating single “Willow.”
Nook & Cranny – Karma Waters
Karma Waters by Nook & Cranny is an immersive, instrumental psychedelic album that captures the intuitive interplay between its musicians, inviting listeners on a personal, reflective auditory journey.
Trembler – Total Sorry EP
Houston’s Trembler has signed with Rite Field Records, preparing to release their introspective “Total Sorry” EP that explores themes of loss, acceptance, and emotional depth through a blend of musical styles.
Whitelands – Sunlight Echoes
Whitelands’ second album, Sunlight Echoes, reveals their artistic growth and emotional depth, combining shoegaze influences with introspective lyrics, melody, and social awareness while embracing maturity and connection.