Once in a blue moon, a band comes along that sounds like they've got it all figured out. From texture to songcraft to presentation, Dublin's Submotile comes to mind as a band that mastered their space. A kaleidoscopic amalgam of dream pop, post-rock, shoegaze and ambient flavours, Submotile have been crafting sonic gems since their arrival in early 2018. Each new release announcement sends a ripple of anticipation through these […]
We've been following the progress of Manorlady since 2012, the very year we launched. And it's been a joy to hear their evolution since we first spun "Lines in the Corner of Your Face" from the Ego Oppressor album. But they've been crafting and refining their original take on the sound since 2009, when there wasn't a lot of love for the genres they champion. Now they're preparing for the […]
Long-time rotation staple Leicester's Dayflower dropped their anticipated honeyspun LP last Friday, and it's full of dream pop gems. Subtle and tuneful, it's an engaging listen from end to end, especially if you've been following the preceding singles, as we have. "Daisy Age", "Big Blue", "Heart Shaped Tambourines", all display depth and and earnestness, executed with heart. Which brings us to the video premiere for a "refreshed" 2019 version of […]
NIIGHTS have been busy. It's been rather a while since their debut album, Whisper, featuring the standout single "Walkaway" (heavy and permanent rotation around these parts). But with the release of several teaser singles in advance of the new album Hellebores, it's been a particularly creative time for Jenna and crew. From the visual/conceptual design to the sonic expansion of footprint, this flurry of activity shows a lot of dedicated effort […]
Last Thursday, The Churchill Garden released their latest single, "Noise", featuring Krissy Vanderwoude of Whimsical. Andy Jossi's musical imprint has always been expansive and textured, rarely fitting in the traditional "radio" constraints. This time, The Churchill Garden has worked to maximize impact in a shorter time window, and the results are quite impressive. While we don't expect Andy to start cranking out four-minute chart hits, it's obvious he's mastered his […]
Now in its second year, Houston's Ethereal Fest launches this Saturday, January 19th, featuring a solid cast of Texas shoegaze and dream pop luminaries. Tickets for a nine-band bill are a bargain at $10 presale, $12 at door. With known names (well, known to our listeners anyway) like Glare, Angel Aura, Dottie, Processions, Daze, Fun With Ether and Astragal, it's a reverb-laden bonanza of sound and texture. We chatted up […]
I won't begin to pretend this is fully functional. Have had hands in code from Canadian HQ, San Francisco, Austin, and Central California, and it's at least moderately functional. There's still much build-out to be done before we implode our older imprint, but the hope is to make the site more engaging and easier to use. At the very least, we have an embedded player, artist/track metadata in real time, […]
We'd always understood Austin's Blushing had all the elements necessary to break through: songwriting, performance, personality. From SXSW showcases, to their star turn at this year's DreamGaze ATX, it was simply understood that Blushing is poised to advance to top-tier status in the genre. If you're only just now waking up from a year-long nap, let us catch you up. Blushing is comprised of two tightly-knit husband and wife teams […]
Thrilled to offer a video premiere for a project we weren't familiar with, Starframes. It's a warm and welcoming slice of electronic dream pop, with a classic bass line that will get your toes tapping immediately. Certainly started involuntary staff dancing in these studios! "Rising Wall" is the third single excerpt from Nicht Vergessen, the forthcoming album of Neapolitan band Starframes on the bulbart label. Just as the other tracks, Rising […]
