In the fall of 2015, Michael became the host of Daydream Nation. As someone always attracted to a darker aesthetic, he saw the similarities in the sound of the Goth-Darkwave music and the world of Shoegaze and Dreampop. Fusing these genres together, Michael developed Daydream Nation into something that is uniquely his own.
The Shoegaze Collective was originally created by Paul Lopez as a haven and a destination for shoegaze and dream pop lovers to discover new bands, share news, debate favorites and promote a genre that very few people knew much about.
Renee Coutlee has been hard at work documenting the scene for the last five years, and has been our chief photographic contributor since 2017. For coverage of festivals, concerts and special events, Renee has been our go-to professional for high quality show photography. Find her portfolio at Renee Coutlee Photo.
Based in the East Bay of San Francisco, Richard Gehring frequently attends shows and festivals, catching the breaking new talent. Recently he has been volunteering to assist bands with advice regarding tour logistics, merchandise management, and promotions.
Simon Leclerc has spent years in and around quality radio, including a stint in the college radio trenches (back in the 90s, when that was an legitimate thing).
