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.
Tag Archives: Shoegaze
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”
Idioteque – A Stone’s Throw From Home EP
London-based artist and producer Emanuele Savoca, known in the music realm as Idioteque, has been crafting a unique blend of dark, atmospheric, and bass-driven sounds that traverse the realms of trip-hop, electronic, and alternative rock. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of artists—including Elliott Smith, Outkast, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Portishead—Idioteque’s music defies easy categorization.Continue reading “Idioteque – A Stone’s Throw From Home EP”
PREMIERE – Go With Strangers – Ride
Go With Strangers, the brainchild of Eugene San, has been steadily carving a niche in the shoegaze scene. With a sound that seamlessly blends elements of shoegaze, post-rock, and dream pop, he has garnered a lot of plaudits from the community for his emotive and atmospheric songs. In 2021, during the global pandemic, San foundContinue reading “PREMIERE – Go With Strangers – Ride”
F.O. Machete – Mother of a Thousand
F.O. Machete’s comeback album, Mother of a Thousand, showcases their evolution through diverse sounds and introspective lyrics, capturing nostalgia and modern anxiety in a dynamic, engaging way across ten tracks.
Horsegirl – Phonetics On and On
Horsegirl’s new album, Phonetics On and On, showcases a minimalist sound, exploring emotional and thematic depth while contrasting their previous work, signaling growth and creative evolution within the indie rock landscape.
Hooky and Winter – Water Season EP
Water Season is a collaborative EP by Hooky and Winter, blending dreamy shoegaze and indie pop. The music evokes nostalgia and intimacy, capturing the essence of summer transitioning to autumn.
Soft Leg – Nor
It’s only the start of 2025 and already I think I’ve found a nominee for EP of the year. Bold claim I know but if you love your shoegaze like I do you’re going to want to keep reading. Soft Leg are a new shoegaze band based out of Stockholm, Sweden. They formed during theContinue reading “Soft Leg – Nor”
AIMING – The Legend EP
AIMING’s debut EP, The Legend, impressively blends shoegaze and post-punk elements across four tracks, showcasing their resonant soundscapes and lyrical depth while establishing them as a promising new act.
TREMOURS – Fragments
TREMOURS, a shoegaze dream pop duo from Los Angeles, releases their debut album “Fragments,” reflecting themes of loneliness and live performance energy, blending introspective melodies with vibrant soundscapes.
Static Sounds Club 