Virgins – Static Sounds Club

SINGLE PREMIERE – Silk – Faze

Michael Smyth, guitarist of Virgins, premieres his solo shoegaze project Silk with the single ‘Faze.’ The track features dense soundscapes and catchy melodies, set for release on January 31, 2025.

Virgins – nothing hurt and everything was beautiful

The debut album “nothing hurt and everything was beautiful” by Belfast band Virgins showcases a remarkable evolution in their sound. The album presents a cohesive and immersive sonic experience, moving between themes of love, escape, and loss. With a pressing of 300 starburst colored vinyl, the album is a testament to the band’s growth and musical prowess.

Premiere: Virgins – s o f t e r

Belfast-based band Virgins has unveiled a new single and announced their debut album, “nothing hurt and everything was beautiful,” due out April 11th via Blowtorch Records. The single, ‘s o f t e r,’ showcases ethereal vocals and immersive shoegaze sound. The album pre-order includes an exclusive non-album track, ‘g l i s s,’ providing a glimpse of the band’s sonic evolution. Don’t miss their upcoming album launch parties in Belfast and Dublin.

Orchids – Orchids

Belfast musician Michael Smyth has unveiled a remarkable new album, “Orchids,” showcasing female and non-binary vocalists from Northern Ireland. The album offers a diverse range of powerful tracks, blending punk fury, shoegaze, and post-hardcore. With sharp social commentary and exceptional performances, “Orchids” is a testament to the vitality of Northern Irish alternative music.

Virgins – Slowly, Long

Last year’s Transmit a Little Heaven EP by Belfast’s Virgins was every bit the bona fide shoegaze classic it had promised to be. I can also attest from first-hand experience that Virgins live is a sonic assault that will live in your memory for a long time after. This formidable band is formed around mainContinue reading “Virgins – Slowly, Long”

Virgins – Signalling

Back in August last year Irelands Virgins burst into our consciousness with their epic debut single ‘Vows’. It was an instant hit with me, the perfect blend of dreamy rock and head on gaze. The band’s formed around main man Michael Smyth with David Sloan on guitar, James Foy on drums and Brendy McCann ofContinue reading “Virgins – Signalling”