Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Lukka – “Outside Deep Inside Part 2”
A psychedelic synth-rock splendor, “Outside Deep Inside Part 2” is a new track from NYC group Lukka. A richly textured, soaring sound provides enjoyment throughout the first half, with psych-friendly synth gliding a...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
There’s Talk – “Ascension”
“Ascension” is a newly released track from There’s Talk, the Oakland-based dream-pop trio that impressed with tracks like “Give It Up,” Soundry,” and “A Slow Return” in the past. ...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Smotherly Love – “Places to Be”
From Essex (UK) act Smotherly Love, “Places to Be” is the captivating opener to their new EP, Predestinate Grooves. A murky, psych-friendly intrigue is apparent early. Jangly guitars and eerie synths concoct a fulfi...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
There’s Talk – “A Slow Return”
Lush and spacey with an entrancing melodic pull, “A Slow Return” is a memorable new track from There’s Talk. Impressing with the bathed water moon EP in 2018, the Oakland-based trio is prepping the release of ...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Kevin Kaho Tsui – “Better Days”
A serenely enthralling dream-pop showing, “Better Days” is another resonating success from Kevin Kaho Tsui. First catching my ear with “Gone” in April, “Better Days” casts a similarly lush sp...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Pleasure Nature – “Always Late”
“Always Late” impresses with a murky rock sound, marked by both delicate dream-pop twangs and darkly invigorating guitar swells. The track, from Pleasure Nature, oozes with atmospheric engrossment. Especially as the...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Great Wave – “Cosmic Bowling”
“Cosmic Bowling” is the latest from Great Wave, the Scranton-based act whose gorgeous track “Sorry, Darling” premiered a year ago. That effort packed a moody, haunting allure with unique appeal. “C...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Waves of Dread – “Stars (beach cut)”
A beautifully murky re-imagining of Waves of Dread‘s track “Stars,” released earlier this year, the “(beach cut)” shows the band pursuing a dreamier feeling. “Initially, I wanted the song to ...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
bodyofwater – “Luna”
The heartfelt “Luna” is a moody success from bodyofwater, the project of London-based artist and composer Emily Izen Row. Dream-pop and folk components linger aesthetically, the acoustical backing and chasmal rhythm...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Deja Blu – “Barrier”
“Barrier” provides murky, mysterious entrancement; the track is the latest from Deja Blu, an act from Surrey (UK). Cavernous vocals and twinkling distant keys engage throughout the intro. Haunting, ghostly textures ...
