Slow Crush – Thirst

Slow Crush’s album “Thirst” showcases a blend of heaviness and vulnerability, exploring themes of desire and connection through innovative soundscapes and emotional depth, marking a bold evolution in their music.

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”

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.

SINGLE PREMIERE – AIMING – Brainiac

AIMING, a York-based trio, blends shoegaze and post-punk in their new single “Brainiac,” exploring small-town anxiety. Their lead track from the upcoming EP “The Legend” drops on January 10, 2025.

Black Doldrums – In Limerence

Black Doldrums, a London-based band, merges gothic rock and shoegaze in their sophomore album, In Limerence. Notable for its atmospheric sound and emotional depth, it showcases their musical evolution and experimentation.

A Place To Bury Strangers – Synthesizer

A Place To Bury Strangers’ album ‘Synthesizer’ showcases chaotic, dynamic soundscapes merging noise rock with gothic elements. Frontman Oliver Ackerman emphasizes a DIY ethos, celebrating spontaneous creativity in music.

TTSSFU – Me, Jed and Andy EP

TTSSFU, also known as Tasmin Stephens, a Manchester UK artist, recently released the EP “Me, Jed and Andy”, inspired by Andy Warhol. Stephens’ bedroom pop/shoegazer style and DIY production create emotionally impactful tracks. The EP is available on Fear of Missing Out Records.

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”

Sun Shines Cold – Echoes of a Former Life

Scotland has a strong connection to that almost gothic, darker sound that bands like Cocteau Twins and the Mary Chain pioneered. Carrying on that tradition are a duo from the Scottish Borders south of Edinburgh. Sun Shines Cold fuse elements of post-rock, shoegaze, post-punk, psyche and 80’s goth. Multi instrumentalists Brian Jordan and Colan MilesContinue reading “Sun Shines Cold – Echoes of a Former Life”