Cyanide Sisters, formed in Stockholm in late 2020s, merge punk and 60’s pop in their debut album, crafting an emotional blend of fuzz, melody, and existential themes, reminiscent of classic noise-pop influences.
Tag Archives: Shoegaze
Bedridden – Moths Strapped to Each Other’s Backs
The indie underground has long been a breeding ground for the most visceral, urgent, and emotionally raw music. Enter Bedridden, the Brooklyn-based quartet whose debut album, Moths Strapped to Each Other’s Backs, is set to release via Julia’s War Recordings—a label revered for its dedication to the restless and the reckless. Bedridden are the latestContinue reading “Bedridden – Moths Strapped to Each Other’s Backs”
Single Premiere – Fir Cone Children – Your Voice
Alexander Donat of Fir Cone Children releases ‘Your Voice,’ inspired by his daughter’s first performance. The song encapsulates parental love, musical legacy, and the excitement of youth, promising an emotional journey.
Sun Shines Cold – Feeling Unknown
Hailing from the misty Scottish Borders south of Edinburgh, Sun Shines Cold is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalists Brian Jordan and Colan Miles. This dynamic duo has been crafting their unique sonic tapestry for over two decades, seamlessly weaving elements of post-rock, shoegaze, post-punk, psychedelia, and ’80s goth into a sound that’s both haunting and exhilarating.Continue reading “Sun Shines Cold – Feeling Unknown”
Cloakroom – Last Leg of the Human Table
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.
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.
Static Sounds Club 