Louth-based producer and songwriter David O’Farrell-McGeary, under the moniker Haunted Images, has delivered something quite extraordinary. Known already to those paying attention through a string of excellent singles— ‘If You Want’, ‘Grey Days’, ‘Sometimes’, and the devastatingly good ‘Stay Awake’—this self-titled album feels like the full arrival. A fully realised vision forged in isolation, insomnia,Continue reading “Haunted Images – Haunted Images”
Tag Archives: Shoegaze
Our Worlds Collide – All The Light We Shall Never See
Emerging from the fertile creative soil of the West Midlands, Our Worlds Collide have rapidly carved out a name for themselves as purveyors of emotionally rich, sonically overwhelming shoegaze/post-rock. Drawing inspiration from genre legends like Slowdive and Explosions in the Sky, alongside the crushing noise textures of My Bloody Valentine and Lovesliescrushing, the band’s soundContinue reading “Our Worlds Collide – All The Light We Shall Never See”
Fir Cone Children – Gearshifting
Alexander Donat’s latest album, “Gearshifting”, reflects his growth as a father and artist, evolving from playful themes to deeper emotional explorations of family, change, and childhood.
Cyanide Sisters – Cyanide Sisters
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.
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”
Static Sounds Club 