Pale – Idols

Spirit Goth is becoming a very reliable excuse for adding another name to my listening pile. This time it’s Pale, the solo project of London musician Christian Lessells, whose new EP Idols brings together the synthwave and dream pop sounds I find so difficult to resist. This is Pale’s first appearance on Static Sounds Club,Continue reading “Pale – Idols”

Long Distance Runner – Zero / New Song

Long Distance Runner has quickly gained attention with their debut singles ‘Zero’ and ‘New Song’. Their music showcases an engaging blend of post rock and math rock, highlighting their improvisational skills and energetic performances.

Shadow Flowers – Blood Book

Shadow Flowers’ debut album, Blood Book, showcases a diverse musical range through ten tracks, blending shoegaze, grunge, orchestral pop, and acoustic elements, centered on songwriter Aaron Mills’ emotional themes and melodic craftsmanship.

Youth Valley – As Passive Aggressive As It Gets

Youth Valley’s second album, As Passive Aggressive As It Gets, explores complex emotions in relationships through dynamic shoegaze and dream pop, blending intensity with melodic clarity across ten tracks.

Lies – Burning Wires, Silent Pull

Bologna-based trio Lies blends slowcore, dream pop, and post-rock influences in their second EP, “Burning Wires, Silent Pull,” showcasing intimate melodies and dynamic contrasts that resonate emotionally.

Beans – Less Louder

The review highlights Beans’ fourth album, Less Louder, noting its reflective tone, personal songwriting, and engaging melodies. Each track’s unique character showcases the band’s evolution and emotional depth during lockdown.

Rebecca Dow (feat David Sloan) – War Against Emptiness

‘War Against Emptiness’ showcases Rebecca Dow and David Sloan’s evolving partnership, exploring themes of isolation and resilience through powerful guitar work and an emotionally charged vocal performance.

Elephant Stone – ASHA

Elephant Stone have spent twenty years finding fresh routes between Indian classical music, psychedelic pop and guitar music with a heavier pulse. The Montreal group began in 2006 as Rishi Dhir searched for a new sense of purpose following his years with The Datsons, later known as The High Dials. Each Elephant Stone release sinceContinue reading “Elephant Stone – ASHA”