The last time Sweeping Promises appeared on these pages, I was writing about Good Living Is Coming for You and thinking back to the afternoon in 2020 when Hunger for a Way Out first appeared in my Bandcamp feed. That debut had the feel of a punk record assembled with whatever space and equipment LiraContinue reading “Sweeping Promises – You Say I Romanticize”
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Feeble Little Horse – Bitknot
Feeble Little Horse’s album “Bitknot” showcases their evolution, blending shoegaze, indie pop, and electronic textures. The trio’s maturity in songwriting reveals deeper themes of connection and identity while maintaining playful unpredictability.
Primitive Ring – Primitive Ring
Primitive Ring’s self-titled debut showcases a dynamic blend of heavy psych, garage rock, and energetic riffs. The album reflects a seasoned trio’s chemistry, balancing loud performances with emotional depth.
Carla J Easton – I Think That I Might Love You
Carla J Easton’s new album, “I Think That I Might Love You,” showcases her growth as an artist, blending heartfelt pop with themes of friendship and love, making it her strongest solo work yet.
Modern Time Machines – No Heart of Gold
Modern Time Machines, blending dream pop and shoegaze since 2007, release their new single “No Heart of Gold,” showcasing a fresh lineup and intricate melodies balanced with atmospheric depth.
doused – Sckrpnch EP
Philadelphia undoubtedly punches way above its weight when it comes to producing shoegaze bands. The sheer number of top tier bands emanating from that amazing city is mind blowing. Among them are doused, a band I’ve been following since their 2021 debut album Murmur. That debut gave them a foothold, the singles released after keptContinue reading “doused – Sckrpnch EP”
Thought Bubble – Who’s To Say?
Thought Bubble have become one of those acts I look forward to hearing from because they always seem to arrive with fresh ideas and a slightly different angle on their own sound. Back on A Made Up World I wrote about the trust at the heart of the trio and the way Peter Gelf’s arrivalContinue reading “Thought Bubble – Who’s To Say?”
Wildernesses – Growth
Wildernesses’ debut album, Growth, masterfully combines post rock, indie vocals, and shoegaze. The music reflects personal experiences and emotions, creating an authentic and deeply resonant listening experience.
Ringing – another cycle in the cosmic wash
Brooklyn’s band Ringing, under JoyfulNoise Recordings, debuts “another cycle in the cosmic wash,” a live-recorded album blending shoegaze, grunge, and slacker rock, exploring themes of cyclical recovery and personal growth.
Cashier – The Weight EP
Cashier, hailing from Lafayette, Louisiana, blends grunge, shoegaze, and alt rock in their debut EP “The Weight.” With powerful lyrics and emotional performances, they explore themes of connection and personal growth.
Static Sounds Club 