Category: Shoegaze

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Aire Espacial – Neon

Tom

The new single from Californians Aire Espacial is their first track for almost five years. The previous release Figuras Cosmicas was in the main an indie rock affair. Taking their cues from tracks on the aforementioned album such as Estacion the band aim for nosier, but melodic side of shoegaze on Neon. It’s a direction that seems to suit as they sing about being lead by someone they cannot see. The band wrote back in January that there was an incoming album so it should be a lot earlier than five years the next time we hear from them! Facebook Continue reading Aire Espacial – Neon

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Pinkshinyultrablast – Songs

Tom

Back in 2015 when Russian band Pinkshinyultrablast were recording their second album Grandfeathered they also recorded the 15 minute long Songs. They did not have the chance to put it out until last week during Bandcamp’s fee waiving day. Sounding like a medley of the bands finest moments it includes ethereal shoegaze, noise, electronica and some ambient bites too. A “sound” journey if there was one! Facebook Continue reading Pinkshinyultrablast – Songs

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Dummy – Dummy EP

Tom

Dummy, the band led by ex Wildhoney member Joe Trainor, have released their self titled debut EP. It’s a great blend of styles featuring noise pop, shoegaze, fuzzy guitars, drone and ambient not to mention some psychedelic pop. Lead track Angel’s Gear has that in abundance, wowing me back in January and I have been waiting for this EP ever since! The kosmische influenced Avant-Garde Gas Station follows which switches from slow building moogs and hushed vocals before expanding into a crescendo of noisy guitars. Slacker Mask is up next with a mix of fuzzy indiepop and krautrock that takes the … Continue reading Dummy – Dummy EP

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Весна Весна – Когда рядом огни

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Saint Peterburg based Весна Весна (Spring Spring) have just released their second album Когда рядом огни (When The Next Lights) containing the two recent singles Когда рядом огни and Венера. It starts off with three tracks of pleasing ethereal shoegaze including the former single before branching out with the latter. I struggled with that at the time but it now makes much more sense to me in the context of the whole album. Не страшно (Not Scary) introduces some lovely synths/electronica whilst Мечты (Dreams) reminds me of, the now on hiatus, Flowers.  Singer Tatiana Antoshina vocals are gorgeous but strong with … Continue reading Весна Весна – Когда рядом огни

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Records I Like Mix May 2020

Tom

The latest mix featuring tracks released in the past month or so. Enjoy! Tracklisting: Die Zärtlichkeit – Chaos That track, titled Chaos, opens the EP and it’s a vintage sounding indie/jangle pop song which gets things off to a fine start. No Suits in Miami – What We Have Strong female vocals soar above the guitars which, depending on your viewpoint, are either influenced by 1981 Glasgow or 1988 Bristol. Dreams of Empire – Broken Keys I am not sure if I have ever heard a song that references both the Sparks and Plastic Bertrand before but Broken Dreams does … Continue reading Records I Like Mix May 2020

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Rei Clone – Taste Test

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Rei Clone took a break from the nosier side of shoegaze on their last single Heaven Is Eternity but they are back with a vengeance on new track Taste Test. Sounding more Swervedriver than shoegaze the band blast their way through a raucous 2m50s without letting up as they plead “no I can’t ignore you, yeah I want to show you”. I wonder if they passed the Taste Test ? Top marks for the song but a definite low grade for the cover art! Facebook Continue reading Rei Clone – Taste Test

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Mary’s Restless Dream – Your Pain Is Free

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Italian band Mary’s Restless Dream have released their second EP two and a half years after their first. So, is it worth the wait? Opener Show Me The Way bursts out of the block with it’s fusion of shoegaze and 1990s alt-rock blowing cobwebs away left, right and centre. Sadly Love is one of those slower alt-rock tracks that drifts into epic ballad territory and doesn’t benefit these ears. Fortunately things get back on Cure my Disease which is a shouty guitar led indie rock anthem with a chorus to match. Final track 3 starts off slow but builds up … Continue reading Mary’s Restless Dream – Your Pain Is Free

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Rilev – Mar

Tom

Rilev hail from Mexico City and this track is their third release but Mar is the first time I have listened to them. And it isn’t a bad introduction either as their melodic blend of alt-rock and shoegaze fuse together quite nicely. The band sing in their native Spanish with the words being repeated, in hushed tones, creating a soothing effect. After translating the words and glancing at the artwork it all makes sense. It’s time to dive into their previous two releases let alone the sea! Facebook Continue reading Rilev – Mar