Snowcuffs – Sweet Gravity EP

Chicago has long been a favourite shoegaze city of mine. You can trace a line from the city’s heavy underground to its long-standing shoegaze and dream pop communities, and Snowcuffs sit right in that lineage. Formed in late 2022 by members of Lightfoils and Astrobrite, the five-piece arrived with Sink Down in 2025 and quicklyContinue reading “Snowcuffs – Sweet Gravity EP”

Premiere – AIMING – First At The Accident

AIMING unveils their new single “First at the accident,” showcasing a blend of synth-driven sounds and emotional depth ahead of their Sail & Wreck EP, marking their musical evolution with immersive production and reflective songwriting.

Nothing – A Short History of Decay

The blog reflects on the evolution of the band Nothing, detailing their new album “A Short History of Decay.” It explores themes of introspection, mortality, and artistic transformation through personal and poignant lyrics.

Lucid Express – Instant Comfort

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.

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”

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.

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.