There are some bands who need very little by way of an introduction to a DKFM audience. Resplandor fit firmly into that category. That said, stick with me while I introduce the band to a DKFM audience. Based in the Netherlands, the band have been creating the most beautiful of gaze since the year 2000. Originally from Peru, the band has garnered global attention for their sonic signature. One that […]
Two years on from the release of their last album, Bright Smiles & Broken Hearts, DKFM favourites and shoegaze pals Whimsical are back with their new LP, Melt. The band, Krissy Vanderwoude (words) and Neil Burkdoll (music), gave us a taster of what was to come with the single ‘Gravity' last summer. With my appetite truly whetted I was ready for the album to land and here it is. So, […]
We were first introduced to Teen Idle in May of 2020. The song "In the Morning", and the project of 22-year-old woman of color Sara Abdelbarry had all the elements that made us take notice: strong chorus, propulsive groove, classic 90's guitar stylings. The tune itself closes strong: layering guitar atop guitar, supporting and amplifying Abdelbarry's chorus to the finish. It's been a rotation staple ever since. As the early […]
Denmark's The Foreign Resort have grabbed legendary producer John Fryer (Cocteau Twins, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode) to produce and mix their forthcoming album. Set to record beginning March 15th in Copenhagen, The Foreign Resort look to sharpen and reshape their sound for the next release, and John Fryer's long and successful history will likely bring them a whole new level of notoriety. They've put together a teaser trailer to […]
