We've been fans and advocates of XO since their Heart LP in early 2014. Jeff and Jake Turner, along with Joseph Assef on drums, produced a tuneful, churning jangle on the album that's immediately engaging. Buoyed by catchy singles like "Waste" and "Sweet", XO built their own woozy wonderland that was as respectful to classic Byrds as it was to Ride. Even "Coast" sounds like a cover from a classic […]
Chicago post-punk/noise rock quartet Ganser are no joke. They've built a fan base far and wide with their compelling live shows, and earned much respect from shoegaze and dream pop artists in the area as being among THE scene movers of the past two years. They've always build on a propulsive postpunk rhythm section to construct their creative forays into fuzz and noise. You can dance to Ganser, you can […]
From musician and songwriter, to artist/animator/video producer, it's rather difficult to determine what tasks NIIGHTS vocalist Jenna Fournier can't accomplish. We've taken time out on these pages to celebrate her creativity, and given this opportunity, we'll do it again. Because we get it. No portion of this "business" is easy. It takes a particular set of skills to set a sound, create a visual, build a brand, and have folks […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you're familiar with the brilliant Dear Tracks, if you fondly recall Houseplants (who took a star turn at Kalamashoegazer XI last year), you are well aware of the collected works of Matthew Messore. Driving creative force behind both Michigan-based projects, Matt has been shaping and polishing his sonic vision for years now. Transplanted back to his native Florida, we weren't terribly surprised he'd get back to work promptly on shaping […]
