Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
jay is blue – “poppy”
poppy by jay is blue “poppy” is a dreamy single from San Diego-based artist jay is blue. The steady percussion and washes of synths glide into twinkling keys, sounding like something out of Twin Peaks. “Will w...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Bones in Butter – “Scenes from the Metro”
A fantastic new single from Serbian band Bones in Butter, "Scenes from the Metro" explores a ghostly, psychedelic post-punk sound that weaves hypnotic guitar hums and riveting vocal layers.
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Waves Crashing – “Life on Display”
Olympia-based band Waves Crashing captivate with the track “Life on Display.” Dynamic guitar tones swell throughout; the initial showing of jangly guitars and dreamy vocals play climatically, culminating in a blast ...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Burnt Log – “A Disturbance”
“A Disturbance” shows a dark shoegaze-inspired sound from UK artist Burnt Log. Late-night guitar tones and solemn, reflective vocals express a sort of dreamy yearning amidst layered textural guitars and ample atmosp...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Mild Monk – “21st Century”
A dreamily enveloping pop charmer from Mild Monk, “21st Century” balances twinkling keys with psych-friendly guitar twangs amidst the artist’s soothing vocal presence. The project of multi-instrumentalist Henr...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
ethericashadowsound – ‘Midheaven’ EP
Brooklyn-based artist ethericashadowsound lures listeners with an atmospheric dream-pop sound on the Midheaven EP. The songwriting and production of Mandi L. Neubecker is a standout throughout, from the brassy late-night openin...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Bubble Tea and Cigarettes – “Happiness”
Los Angeles-based project Bubble Tea and Cigarettes craft a dreamy spell with “Happiness,” evoking a state of bliss. Following up this year’s stellar album There’s Nothing But Pleasure, “Happiness&...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Sequel Films – “Iridescent”
“Iridescent” is a magnetically lush single from Brighton-based artist Sequel Films, who describes the track as “about anxiety and having to deal with the stress of going out when you are an introvert.” T...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Joshua Woo – ‘Beyond The Glass’ EP
Joshua Woo‘s debut EP, Beyond The Glass, fulfills the heavy expectations set by prior tracks like “Future Tripping” and “Sunflower Seeds.” Past singles spanned from the hooky psych-pop euphoria of ...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Das Kope – “Pacific Coast Highway”
“Pacific Coast Highway” is an entrancing dream-pop showing from Das Kope, a Brazilian-born and LA-based psych-pop producer and visual artist. First catching our ears in 2019 with the track “Kids in the Sky,...