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 […]
Edited photo above courtesy Thomas Helbig (teliko82), Creative Commons license. Tickets were made available today for the midwest's premiere festival for shoegaze and dream pop, Kalamashoegazer. Now in its eleventh installment, this DIY festival has become the gold standard for festivals of its kind, and the venue change to Bell's Brewery is an upgrade everyone is genuinely enthusiastic about. Tonight, we air a special program celebrating Kalamashoegazer XI, and the […]
Edited photo above courtesy Thomas Helbig (teliko82), Creative Commons license. Tickets were made available today for the midwest's premiere festival for shoegaze and dream pop, Kalamashoegazer. Now in its eleventh installment, this DIY festival has become the gold standard for festivals of its kind, and the venue change to Bell's Brewery is an upgrade everyone is genuinely enthusiastic about. Tonight, we air a special program celebrating Kalamashoegazer XI, and the […]
All the new music, all of the time. Shiny new music from Taiwan's Cat in the Case (pictured, above), both fuzzy and jangly. The new release from Houseplants generating buzz in the studio. The new double-single from Dakota is a joy to behold. TBTCI's Stereolab tribute album is full of gems. New Speedy Ortiz, Shady Bug, The Dreamtoday, Morning TV (welcome back!), See Through Dresses, plant cell, Mermaidens, Spotlights, Laedj, […]
When you have at least three legitimate headliners to play out your weekend, which do you choose for a graphic? Well, there's the huge compilation dedicated to the memory and musical love of scene stalwart Chris Tressler, bringing together bands from around the globe to celebrate the spirit of a genuine fan and supporter of the scene. For The Love of Chris Tressler brings together 51 unique artists, organized and […]
