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Farmer’s Wife – Faint Illusions EP

Austin’s Farmer’s Wife debut EP Faint Illusions merges grunge, slowcore, and art-pop, creating a haunting soundscape. With emotionally charged lyrics and unique melodies, they explore themes of decay, beauty, and longing.

Hooveriii – Manhunter

After several years spent mapping the outer fringes of modern psychedelia, Los Angeles collective Hooveriii (pronounced “Hoover Three”) return with Manhunter — a rich and expansive fifth album that smartly ties together the raw urgency of their earlier work with the more cinematic ambitions they’ve been gradually embracing. If their self-titled debut in 2018 introducedContinue reading “Hooveriii – Manhunter”

I am David Laing – We Then Me

When an artist takes the time to dive into their emotional well, you know you’re in for something honest, raw, and real. David Laing’s sophomore album, We Then Me, does just that—serving up a powerful mix of heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery. After years of delays and personal battles, Laing has returned with a record thatContinue reading “I am David Laing – We Then Me”

Pet Symmetry – Big Symmetry

Pet Symmetry’s album “Big Symmetry” explores themes of love and friendship with sincerity and humor. Through diverse tracks, it combines emotional depth with energetic sound, marking their most heartfelt work.

Mass Text – An Introduction

Mass Text, the support act for DEHD, delivered an extraordinary performance in Glasgow, showcasing emotional depth and sonic creativity. Chris Sutter’s music stands out and promises a compelling future.

Cloth – Pink Silence

Cloth, the Scottish indie duo, continues to evolve with their new album “Pink Silence,” showcasing emotional depth and musical experimentation, inviting listeners into an intimate exploration of memory and restraint.

Peer Pleasure – Work Allergic EP

Peer Pleasure, an Irish garage rock band formed in 2021, delivers explosive live performances across Europe and the U.S. Their latest EP, Work Allergic, showcases their unique blend of chaos, melody, and intensity.

Sun Shines Cold – Feeling Unknown

Hailing from the misty Scottish Borders south of Edinburgh, Sun Shines Cold is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalists Brian Jordan and Colan Miles. This dynamic duo has been crafting their unique sonic tapestry for over two decades, seamlessly weaving elements of post-rock, shoegaze, post-punk, psychedelia, and ’80s goth into a sound that’s both haunting and exhilarating.Continue reading “Sun Shines Cold – Feeling Unknown”

Cloakroom – Last Leg of the Human Table

Cloakroom’s new album, Last Leg of the Human Table, explores human existence amidst chaos, merging shoegaze, stoner rock, and post-hardcore. Its dynamic soundscapes reflect contemporary struggles, encouraging connection and understanding.

bdrmm – Microtonic

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”