Shoegaze – Static Sounds Club

Dreamback – Landscape

Dreamback’s second album, “Landscape,” showcases Jamie Duddy’s evolving sound, merging dream pop and shoegaze. With his wife Laura’s warm vocals, the album offers an immersive, intimate listening experience filled with emotional depth.

Modern Time Machines – No Heart of Gold

Modern Time Machines, blending dream pop and shoegaze since 2007, release their new single “No Heart of Gold,” showcasing a fresh lineup and intricate melodies balanced with atmospheric depth.

Fir Cone Children – St Vincent – Single Premiere

Alexander Donat’s latest single, ‘St Vincent’, showcases a collaboration with his daughter, bringing fresh emotional depth while maintaining the signature sound of Fir Cone Children, reflecting their evolving family narrative.

doused – Sckrpnch EP

Philadelphia undoubtedly punches way above its weight when it comes to producing shoegaze bands. The sheer number of top tier bands emanating from that amazing city is mind blowing. Among them are doused, a band I’ve been following since their 2021 debut album Murmur. That debut gave them a foothold, the singles released after keptContinue reading “doused – Sckrpnch EP”

deary – Birding

The album “Birding” by deary showcases their evolution with eleven tracks embodying themes of grief and self-reflection, balanced by beauty and emotional depth. It marks a significant debut for the London trio.

Silk – Auralux – Single Premiere

Silk, led by Michael Smyth, evolves with ‘Auralux,’ showcasing intimate and dynamic soundscapes. The music balances melody and emotional depth, revealing a heartfelt expression amid layers of volume and texture.

Wildernesses – Growth

Wildernesses’ debut album, Growth, masterfully combines post rock, indie vocals, and shoegaze. The music reflects personal experiences and emotions, creating an authentic and deeply resonant listening experience.

Ringing – another cycle in the cosmic wash

Brooklyn’s band Ringing, under JoyfulNoise Recordings, debuts “another cycle in the cosmic wash,” a live-recorded album blending shoegaze, grunge, and slacker rock, exploring themes of cyclical recovery and personal growth.

Cashier – The Weight EP

Cashier, hailing from Lafayette, Louisiana, blends grunge, shoegaze, and alt rock in their debut EP “The Weight.” With powerful lyrics and emotional performances, they explore themes of connection and personal growth.

Golden Hours – Beyond Wires

Golden Hours’ second album, Beyond Wires, showcases their evolving sound with dual vocalists, intricate rhythms, and rich instrumentation, blending post-punk, darkwave, and psych rock into a captivating experience.