Tag: SHOEGAZE
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Irish Shoegaze Band Virgins Announce Break Up, New Single, EP And Farewell Show
Virgins announce new single, a new EP and at the same time the end of the band and a farewell show. The band spent the last months of 2025 recording new material in their practice space, the results of which we hear on the new single, ‘Crucible’ out January 22nd and the following EP ‘Light…
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trauma ray Shared New Single And Video “Hannibal”
trauma ray’s Carnival EP captures the Fort Worth’s five strongest, most intense, and exploratory work within the boundaries of a whirlwind year. Carnival delves into moodier, more cerebral material, like holding their past excursions against a funhouse mirror. There’s a distinct sense of unease in these songs, built as a band in a fleeting window…
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Matare – When Alone
Matare returns with another fascinating piece of work that further showcases his tremendous dedication to the craft. Hot off the heels of “Into The Sea,” a magnificent ode to the sea, “When Alone” acts as an adequate continuation of his previous works yet somehow reveals a fresh, improved, and exciting sound that vividly showcases Matare’s…
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Shoegaze Duo Softcult To Release New Album “When A Flower Doesn’t Grow” On January 30
On their powerful debut album “When A Flower Doesn’t Grow”, Softcult – the Ontario-based sibling duo of Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn – deliver their most unflinching and transformative work to date. Written during a period of personal upheaval and self-discovery, the record traces a path through trauma, disillusionment, empowerment, and eventual liberation. The title itself comes from a quote that…
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NOTHING Share New Single “toothless coal”
Ahead of the release of their new album and launch of their upcoming tour dates, NOTHING kicks off 2026 with their new single “toothless coal,” the latest offering from their forthcoming album a short history of decay, due 27th February via Run For Cover. “toothless coal” complements their previously released singles “cannibal world” and “purple strings” by…
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Lucid Express Shares “Faux Sweetness”
Hong Kong-based shoegaze band Lucid Express will release their sophomore LP, Instant Comfort, on February 20th via Kanine Records, and today they’re sharing new single “Faux Sweetness.” The track opens with droning theremin before launching into a layered soundscape where bass, synth, and guitars interweave to create a dreamy atmosphere. Of the new single, vocalist Kim Ho says, “on ‘Faux…
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Bay Area’s Devereux Scales Blends Shoegaze And Dream Pop In New Release
Bay Area-based Devereux Scales has released “Drain to Live,” a ten-song collection that pays homage to legendary labels like 4AD and Creation Records. Featuring the dynamic guitar interplay of Matt Lavin and Jeremy Nunes, the album is a blend of driving rhythms, dreamy shoegaze, and moody dark wave. Recorded at Oakland’s Tiny Telephone Recording, the…
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Sun-Drenched Shoegaze: Evil Twin Returns with “California (She’s So Royal)”
Evil Twin has officially released “California (She’s So Royal),” a vibrant new single that defies easy categorization. The track serves as a seamless intersection of psych-rock, indie, shoegaze, and power pop, capturing a melodic yet hazy energy. Now available across all major streaming platforms, the song highlights the band’s ability to pair infectious hooks with…
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Britpop Meets Shoegaze: Hear GUV’s Effervescent New Single From Warmer Than Gold
GUV, the project of guitar pop extraordinaire Ben Cook, has shared the effervescent title track from his upcoming album, Warmer Than Gold, arriving January 30th. The record effortlessly blends elements of Britpop, baggy, classic indie pop, and first wave shoegaze. Featuring an all-star cast including Meg Mills of Turnstile, the album is an unstoppable musical…
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Involuntary Haze: Blackwater Holylight Drops New Song
Blackwater Holylight has released their new song, “Involuntary Haze,” off their upcoming album Not Here Not Gone, due out January 30th via Suicide Squeeze Records. Following their 2021 album Silence/Motion, the Portland-based band continues to explore their expansive sound. The release of the single precedes a US and European tour starting in February, offering fans…
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Fuzzed-Out Dreams: Philadelphia Shoegaze Band Cigarettes For Breakfast Drops New Single
Philadelphia shoegazers Cigarettes For Breakfast have released their new single, “Swallowed Alive,” on the eve of a trio of UK shows. Known for lush soundscapes and raw, emotive performances, the band successfully captures the essence of dream pop greats like My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive. The fuzzed-out track is a potent dose of their signature…
