The Symphony of Summer: Listener Favorites from DKFM Shoegaze Radio

As summer unfurls, DKFM Shoegaze Radio listeners have curated the perfect soundtrack, providing a feast of sonic delights. The top ten tracks, as voted by you, weave a sonic narrative that perfectly encapsulates the current mood and cultural trends. These are the top vote-getters on our airwaves as of 18 June 2025.

Making a splash on the scene, Slow Salvation has struck gold with two songs from their innovative album Gemini: Last Night I Lived and Gemini. The tracks, a mesmerizing blend of indie rock and dream pop, conjure feelings of warm summer nights and endless possibilities. They’re perfect for savoring during a sunset drive, and a rare two-fer on the summer charts.

Next, Angus Says (w Paula Kelley) by Chatham Rise is a delightful sonic experience flavored with textured layers. It’s the sort of song best enjoyed when unwinding with friends at a weekend brunch. The addition of Drop Nineteens’ Paula Kelly is just the salt on the rim.

Third, we have the hauntingly beautiful track, Thirst by Slow Crush. Replete with ethereal guitars and melancholic undertones, it’s a somber twilight anthem that explores the deeper shades of human emotion.

The Deadpan Break by T. G. Shand is the ideal song for those reflective late-night moments, while Blurry by The Giraffe Told Me in My Dream is the quintessential sunrise soundtrack, a therapeutic piece that marks the transition from dreams to reality.

Rounding off the list, we have Down by Triathalon, Emo Song by The Haunted Youth, Pyrite by Ceruleum, and memory cube by Welcome Strawberry. These tracks, each a unique exploration of sound, texture and emotion, show the diversity and dynamics of the current shoegaze and dream pop scene.

In a time where everything seems uncertain, music like this serves as a potent reminder of the beauty and resilience in our world. These songs encapsulate the spirit of summer, offering listeners a respite from reality and a shared connection through the universal language of shoegaze. So here’s to a summer filled with sun-soaked days, shared stories, and a radio soundtrack that perfectly encapsulates the season. Thanks for voting, thanks for listening.

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