shoegaze
News: Duo Cari Cari sign to Australian label Civilians and announce album ‘One More Trip Around The Sun’ with the ethereal title track unveiled as a taster.
The new single ‘One More Trip Around The Sun’ from Australian duo Cari Cari is an ethereal, hypnotic sonic kaleidoscope that floats in the ether like a delicate silken veil. There is a clattering percussive bed over which dreamy vocals and instruments create a psychedelic hue that is mesmerising and luscious. The song deals with …
Track: Helsinki trio Lala Salama release the gorgeous Shoegaze beauty of “Kuva Susta”
Helsinki’s Lala Salama’s third and final single, Kuva Susta (in English ‘a picture of the snow’), released this cominng Friday (January 17), is a stunning shoegaze-infused song that cements their reputation as one of Finland’s most keenly observed bands. Leading up to their debut album, Miltähän me näytettäis yhdessä (out March 21, 2025), this track …
Track: bdrmm embrace the new with synth infused new single “Infinity Peaking”
bdrmm’s new single Infinity Peaking sees the band smoothing out some of their sharper, angular edges for a more meditative, synth-driven sound. While still infused with their trademark shoegaze melancholy, the track feels more restrained, with frayed textures and Ryan Smith’s introspective vocals giving it a grounded, earthy beauty. The song’s expansive midsection is where …
News: The majestic Horsegirl announce new album and grace us with the fabulously louche single ‘2468’
A lot has been happening to Chicago’s enigmatic Horsegirl since the release of their stunning debut ‘Versions of Modern Performance’ back in 2022 – of which I said in my review was: …one of the most exciting releases over the past few decades. It is really that good: a celebration of the values of stripped …
News: Fleshwater Brings Grungegaze To Australian Shores, Tour Starting Next Week!
Fleshwater are finally bringing their gritty, American grunge-gaze to Australia this November! Originally slated to debut at New Bloom Festival earlier this year, Fleshwater had to pull out last minute, leaving their Aussie fanbase hungry for more. Now, the wait is nearly over. Kicking off at Meanjin/Brisbane’s Valley Loft on November 13, the band will …
Track: Immerse yourself in the über cool world of Dvrkworld’s ‘Sinking Ship’: a shimmering tour de force.
Dvrkworld have caught our attention for their muscular, visceral and atmospheric shoegaze/dream pop, born and bred in the farthest edge of the world in lutruwita/Tasmania. New single ‘Sinking Ship’ voyages on the cold Antarctic waters, antithetically buoyant and febrile with a fuzzy bass that eviscerates with malevolent intent before pounding drums and jangling guitars enter …
Track: Naarm’s Mayzie and Oceans collaborate with new album and ethereal title track ‘Luminosity’ ahead of UK, European and Australian tour.
We have traversed the shimmering Oceans before with their antipodean brand of glittering shoegaze, and the band (formerly the solo project of Thomas Lee) has now collaborated with solo artist Mayzie (New Zealand born, Melbourne based Mayzie Lee who we have also covered separately) in a an album entitled ‘Luminosity’ due out on 5 October …
Premiere: Japan’s HYPER GAL unveil the dynamic rush of new single ‘dot dot dot’ ahead of the release of their new album ‘After Image’ in September and UK/Europe tour.
We are very honoured to premiere the new single from Osaka’s HYPER GAL, a two-piece band consisting of visual artist Koharu Ishida on vocals and noise artist Kurumi Kadoya on drums. ‘dot dot dot’ precedes the release of the duo’s album ‘After Image’ on 13 September 2024 via SKiN GRAFT Records and an UK/European tour …