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.
Tag Archives: Shoegaze
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”
93millionmilesfromthesun – Buried Dreams EP
Doncaster’s 93MillionMilesFromTheSun have been responsible for some key shoegaze moments over the years. From 2008’s self-titled debut all the way up to album eight, Why Do We Fall Apart their music has been the soundtrack to many a gazers life. As you may know the magician behind the curtain is Nick Noble, a multi-instrumentalist who’sContinue reading “93millionmilesfromthesun – Buried Dreams EP”
Melody Fields – 1991
In my previous blog I explored 1901, the new album from Gothenburg’s Melody Fields. They have now dropped 1991 the second of their albums to release this year. What can we expect from the band this time around? Here’s what they had to say. “1991 takes a different approach as a concept album that evolvedContinue reading “Melody Fields – 1991”
Crystal Canyon – Stars and Distant Light
Crystal Canyon are a shoegaze band from Portland, Maine in the US of A. They create atmospheric and dreamy soundscapes with lush vocals, swirling guitars, and ethereal synths. To date they’ve released two stellar albums (in this guy’s opinion), Crystal Canyon from 2018 and yours with affection and sorrow from 2021. Both showcase the bandsContinue reading “Crystal Canyon – Stars and Distant Light”
PREMIERE: Japan Review – Go Around
As a Scot its always great when I can shout out fellow Scots work here on Static Sounds Club. It’s to Glasgow we go to meet Japan Review. Composed of Genna Foden and Adam O’Sullivan this talented duo produces an intriguing blend of genres. That shoegaze wash mingles with lo fi beats and an undercurrentContinue reading “PREMIERE: Japan Review – Go Around”
Guest Directors – Interference Patterns
Seattle is world famous for being the birthplace of grunge. One of those legendary bands, Tad, included guitarist Gary Thorstensen who has gone on to form Guest Directors. The band also includes guitarist/vocalist Julie D, drummer Rian Turner and bassist Charles Russo. They’ve just released their first full length LP Interference Patterns after a seriesContinue reading “Guest Directors – Interference Patterns”
SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE – I’m So Lucky
Of all the bands I’ve come across over the last few years there’s only one that defies all attempts to pigeon hole or classify. Philadelphia’s SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE have made some of the last decades most ground-breaking music across four stunning studio albums. Each album more confounding and spellbinding than the last. Entertainment, DeathContinue reading “SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE – I’m So Lucky”
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