Elephant Stone’s sixth album, “Back Into The Dream,” captures the band’s 14-year journey of crafting dreamy, psychedelic pop. Each track, from the summery opener to the Beatle-esque closer, showcases the band’s musical prowess and sixties influence, making it a must-listen for fans of hooky psych-pop.
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Seems Like Forever – Listen
Matt Etherton and Jackie Kasbohm of Presents For Sally and Echodrone have formed Seems Like Forever. Their debut single “Listen” showcases a blend of shoegaze and lo-fi with ethereal vocals. The B sides offer acoustic and experimental tracks. The single’s diverse sounds hint at an exciting upcoming album. “Listen” is available digitally and as a limited edition green vinyl.
Thee U.F.O – Beaming A Moments Reflection
Irish label Fuzzed Up & Astromoon Records introduces Dublin band Thee U.F.O.’s new album “Beaming A Moments Reflection,” featuring dynamic vocals and experimental sounds. The album includes singles ‘Bursting Egos’ and ‘Surveyor,’ showcasing diverse styles from discordant tones to rhythmic jams. Available on digital and vinyl, the album promises an engaging listening experience.
Premiere: Virgins – s o f t e r
Belfast-based band Virgins has unveiled a new single and announced their debut album, “nothing hurt and everything was beautiful,” due out April 11th via Blowtorch Records. The single, ‘s o f t e r,’ showcases ethereal vocals and immersive shoegaze sound. The album pre-order includes an exclusive non-album track, ‘g l i s s,’ providing a glimpse of the band’s sonic evolution. Don’t miss their upcoming album launch parties in Belfast and Dublin.
The Asteroid No.4 – Tremble EP
The Asteroid No.4, a Californian band blending shoegaze, dream pop, and psychedelic rock, released their 11th album “Tones Of The Sparrow” on Club AC30. Now signed with Silver Arrow Records, they launched an EP called “Tremble.” The EP features ethereal synths, reverberating vocals, and a blend of dream pop and psychedelia, foreshadowing their upcoming 12th album in 2024.
Os Overdoses – All Killers! No Feelers!
Your hapless reviewer gets kidnapped by three criminals and is forced to write a review for the debut album of Queens band Os Overdoses. The album, titled “All Killers! No Feelers!”, is described track by track with insights and ominous warnings from the captive. The article concludes with details about the album’s release.
Orchids – Orchids
Belfast musician Michael Smyth has unveiled a remarkable new album, “Orchids,” showcasing female and non-binary vocalists from Northern Ireland. The album offers a diverse range of powerful tracks, blending punk fury, shoegaze, and post-hardcore. With sharp social commentary and exceptional performances, “Orchids” is a testament to the vitality of Northern Irish alternative music.
Bride – Paralysis
It’s not often I get the chance to shout about one of our local bands but today I get to do just that. Hailing from Inverclyde, Bride have just released their latest single and you need to hear it. The band was formed in 2021 by Aedan Mcvey and Charlie McQueen (guitarists) who both sharedContinue reading “Bride – Paralysis”
Sun Shines Cold – Until The End EP
Welcome to the beginning of another year here on Static Sounds Club. I’m kicking off 2024 with an EP I have been really enjoying over my Xmas, Birthday and New Year break. Regular readers will remember us discussing Scottish goth-tinged gazers Sun Shines Cold a few months back as they launched their debut album EchoesContinue reading “Sun Shines Cold – Until The End EP”
Lushen Tides – Perfect Moments
As someone who is in a DIY shoegaze band himself, I really appreciate it when like-minded souls reach out with their projects. I was so happy to hear from Jonathan Lee, a self-professed lone gazer from Derbyshire in England. He has just released his debut album under the name Lushen Tides. Perfect Moments is, atContinue reading “Lushen Tides – Perfect Moments”
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