Category: Shoegaze

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Sicayda – Sown

Tom

I mentioned Go On by Sicayda towards the end of last month. The band have now released the full EP that Go On was taken from in the shape of Sown. It features five tracks which err on the noisier side of alt-rock/shoegaze. The songs are varied by pace which works and blends well across the whole EP. For example Struggle Bug is a full on noise “fest” but then I am caught off guard by the melodic, gentle ending. Two’s is short and rocky and closer Asleep is a predominately instrumental slow burner which builds up until it’s flame … Continue reading Sicayda – Sown

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Strangers In My House – Words

Tom

Kraków based Strangers In My House haven’t done things by halves on their debut track Words. It’s an epic, sometimes dreamy shoegaze track which keeps flowing in the right direction. The highlight is the unique vocal style which I don’t normally associate with shoegaze, being almost dramatic in places. They initially had me a bit suspect, but they won me over in the end as they found the right balance to blend in with the guitars and percussion. An interesting debut to say the least! Continue reading Strangers In My House – Words

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Sicayda – Go On

Tom

Opening with some ethereal, almost lost, vocals complete with pounding percussion and swirling guitars there is only going to be one winner on Go On. As the track emerges from its introduction the vocals become more, erm, vocal whilst there is a collision of sound as track takes hold as it buzzes just like the bee on the artwork. Taken from the forthcoming EP Sown it suggests that good things could be coming. Yeah go, on Sicayda. Go On! Facebook Continue reading Sicayda – Go On

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The Earth Earth – Story Is Wrong

Tom

Is it me or does Story Is Wrong by Japanese band The Earth Earth sound like it could have been taken from one of Ride’s first three EPs? After listening to this track I feel 30 years of musical history going by in a flash! Regardless of whether it’s 1989 or 2019 shoegaze tracks like this still sound relevant. Story Is Wrong is enjoyable stuff and I have started trawling through the band’s earlier work already. Nothing from 1989 mind, but they have been around since 2011 so plenty to get through! Continue reading The Earth Earth – Story Is Wrong

Alt Rock, C86, Dream Pop, Dreampop, indiepop, Jangle Pop, Noise Pop, Pop, Psychedelia, ShoegazeLeave a comment

The Records I Like Mix June 2019

Tom

A round up of releases from late, last month, early this and more. Featuring indiepop to dreampop and janglepop to shoegaze with some noise thrown in. Enjoy! Full Tracklisting: The Reds, Pinks & Purples – Running Up Dead-End Streets Taken from the recent Desperate Parties EP. Kidsmoke – She Takes You Under If, like me, you thought the previous single Passenger was good you will be delighted by She Takes You Under with its catchy guitars, clever lyrics and striking vocals. Starry Eyed Cadet – Slow Slow is a sometimes, jangling, sometimes twee indiepop song which demonstrates the band have … Continue reading The Records I Like Mix June 2019

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Flowerbed – Flowerbed

Tom

Texan band Flowerbed have been impressing with their tracks to date and this self titled EP cements that even further. Sounding like a cross between The Cocteau Twins and Slowdive with hints of Lush and My Bloody Valentine thrown in for good measure their sound leans towards the etheral side of dreampop. The guitars are woven into harmonic threads whilst the voice of bassist/vocalist Bailey Biggs are hushed and soothing and at times the bands music sounds like the shoegazing equivalent of a lullaby. Lovely stuff especially on the beatific bluebonnet. Facebook Continue reading Flowerbed – Flowerbed