Bolinas – Vacation & Angostura
Bolinas are a dreampop quartet I came across by accident on Soundcloud suggestions, and immediately adored! The band, and their perfectly sultry beachy sound, are obviously …
Author: Estella Rosa
Dreampop: from Cocteau to Craft Spells
As some of you know, I curate a Dreampop music group on Facebook and I do notice that the term “dreampop” in itself, seems to …
Japanese Breakfast – Soft Sounds from Another Planet & live in Paradiso
Japanese Breakfast was one of the last bands on the line-up of the 25th anniversary London Calling edition (yes,yours truly was there at the very …
I Remember That!: 12 Sophistipop tunes quoted out of context…
Somewhere in May I sent a nice little cover of Oh Patti by Scritti Politti to a friend who said: “So… a Scritti-tribute album curated …
Norway Calling!: Oslo Oscillator, Måke and The Megaphonic Thrift
In the last weeks, three brandnew indie-tracks from Norwegian bands saw the daylight. I am intentionally avoiding the word “fresh” here, as they all seem …
The Morelings – We Were
SINGLE VIDEO RELEASE “WE WERE”: On September 12, Philly based dreampop duo The Morelings release the first single, “We Were,” from their debut LP “Same Century” set …
Airiel – This is Permanent
I had the pleasure to be woken up by this track this morning and I can assure you, it kicked in a hell of a …
Softer Still – Visions of You EP
Softer Still – Visions of You EP July 28th 2017 Club Fandango Softer Still‘s second EP “Visions Of You’” was released on 28th July. …
Frankie Rose – Cage Tropical album
Cage Tropical Slumberland Records/Grey Market 11 August 2017 Phenomenon Frankie Rose, former member of Crystal Stilts, Dum Dum Girls, Vivian Girls and Beverly is finally …
China Crisis – Saint Saviour Square: the elusive video….
In 1989, the China Crisis single “Saint Saviour Square” was released on Virgin Records from the album “Diary of a Hollow Horse”: their 5th studio …
Dayflower – Sweet Georgia Gazes
The newest Dayflower single“Sweet Georgia Gazes”premiered today on Fadeawayradiate!!!: “Sweet Georgia Gazes” has a less fuzzy sound than “Neverfriend” and less psychey than the excellent …
Kingsbury – Emeralds
I came across this wonderful track because it was suggested as one new indie tracks on Spotify and it instantly hit me since it starts …
Softer Still – Forever Faces – new single
I wrote about indie dreampop band Softer Still before because I adore their blissful, hazy sound. So lucky me!: they soon have a follow up …
Hazel English Live at London Calling Festival 27-5-2017
Hazel English Live at London Calling Festival, Amsterdam/Paradiso 27-5-2017 Last minute guest list…arriving late…her music wafting towards me from somewhere, I follow my ears up …
Geyster – With All Due Respect
Geyster seems to have been around for ages, since “With All Due Respect” is his 7th album to date, so yes, the respect is due. …
Pia Fraus – That’s not all EP
Artist: Pia Fraus Title: That’s Not All Label: Seksound Record Label (Estonia) Released On: 29.05.2017 Format: CD In the fall of …
Northwest – Dimaryp
I already added their mesmerising track “Wind” to one of my playlists this year, and was an instantly hooked on their supernatural, atmospheric “poetry in …
The Loch Ness Mouse S/T
I am always really happy to hear something vaguely resembling one of my favourite bands of all time, in this case Prefab Sprout. But, the …
Tenant from Zero: single, EP and interview
I think every Sophistipop lover would be over the moon to hear a combination of Prefab Sprout and The Aluminum Group with the vocals of …
Pia Fraus – Cloudy Eyes / Rocketship – Outer Otherness Split 7″
Pia Fraus presents their new single ( March 2017) as a split 7” together with a new track from Rocketship on Estonian label Seksound. This split …
Dayflower – Seeing Up
“Seeing Up” is the third video from Dayflower, produced by the band as a visual companion to the song, which was originally released alongside “Neverfriend” …
The Holiday Crowd – S/T
The Holiday Crowd Album Label: Shelflife Records Release date: January 13, 2017 If ever there’s music that I consider to be timeless and will never bore …
Germans – Live in Amsterdam Bitterzoet 28-01-2017
Germans supporting The Radio Dept.- Amsterdam -28-01-2017 Set list: 1. Dead Bird 2. Hideaway (new track) 3. Cruel 4. Delusions (new track) 5. Anne + …
Softer Still EP
RELEASE DATE: Out Now TYPE: Digital EP LABEL: Label Fandango Track Listing 1. Eulogy 2. New Age 3. Bliss 4. Company I came across Softer …
Sound Smiths: 12 shoegaze /dreampop artists & their favourite gear
Sound Smiths: 12 shoegaze /dreampop artists on their favourite tools…. To celebrate the guitar & guitar-pedal/effect as the foundation for the magnificent sonic soundscapes created …
Lost Shoegaze Gems part II: The Suncharms & Dreamscape
The Suncharms The Suncharms were an indie band that was formed in Sheffield, 1989 and played with the likes of Catherine Wheel and Curve to …
Ablebody – Adult Contemporaries
Ablebody – Adult Contemporaries review and interview Release date October 14 Lolipop Records One thing is certain: the Depreciation Guild played a huge part in …
Day Wave – Wasting Time
Dreampop project Day Wave /Jackson Phillips has recently signed a fresh deal with Californian label Harvest Records, also the house of Best Coast, and Richard Ashcroft. He’s …
Meeting Heavy Heart…
Review and short interview with Anna Vincent I hear a lot of similar music and find myself scanning through SoundCloud and YouTube quite often for …
Sophistipop Then and Now…
According to wiki, the term: “Sophisti-pop was a subgenre of pop music that emerged during the mid-1980s in the UK. It incorporates elements of jazz, …
Hazel English – “ Never Going Home” EP
I have been following Hazel English and sharing her stuff ever since I heard “It’s Not Real” last year. After more songs appeared on Soundcloud …
Dayflower – Neverfriend / Seeing Up
Dayflower’s single new single -” Neverfriend” / “Seeing Up” deserves bit of a Spotlight on here! The band Dayflower from Leicester UK are : Alex Clemence …
Day Wave – Hard to Read EP
Love at first Play! Day Wave came up in my Soundcloud newsfeed as being connected to one of my recent favourite artists, Hazel English. Apparently, fellow …
THE DEATH OF POP/ THE SKATING PARTY SPLIT 7″ LATHE CUT
Hidden Gem Records presents, “Skate or Die!” Limited Run, split 7″ lathe cut. Hidden Gem Records has just released this great looking split lathe 7″ …
Lavender Blush EP
Lavender Blush EP Lavender Blush is a newish San Francisco based noisepop project. Band member Ryan Lescure has already been involved with several like-minded groups including …
The Rebirth of Whimsical: an interview with Krissy VanderWoude
Whimsical is currently a duo (Neil and Krissy), but was originally a Shoegaze / Dream Pop band from Northwest Indiana, active from 1999 until 2005. …
The Arctic Flow – The Luminous Veil
The Arctic Flow – “The Luminous Veil” Label: Oscarson Realease: December 14, 2015 The Arctic Flow, again was discovered on one of my associative Tube …
High Violets – Heroes & Halos
High Violets: Heroes & Halos CD/LP (Saint Marie Records) Release date: April 1st, 2016 Clint Sargent: guitars, vocals, keyboards, piano Kaitlyn ni Donovan: vocals, piano, violin Colin Sheridan: …
Pia Fraus – Nature Heart Software 10 year Anniversary
Pia Fraus -Nature Heart Software Label: Seksound Record Label (Estonia) Released On: 20.01.2016 Promo info: Seksound is proud to announce the vinyl reissue of Estonian …
Meet Keith Canisius: sonic wizard.
Meet Keith Canisius: sonic wizard. I must have been living under a rock because I never discovered Keith Canisius until very recently: there I was, …
The Death of Pop – Gardens
The Death of Pop – Gardens The Death of Pop are Bournemouth’s most famous bedroom jangle-gaze quintet consisting of Angus James (Guitar and Vocals ); …
Sound is Lovv – Debut EP Shipwrecks
Sound is Lovv is a brand-new Shoegaze project from Los Angeles sprouting from a solo project of frontman Brad Watson, now being assisted by John …
The White Cascade – Endless
The White Cascade – Endless The White Cascade are a noisy space-gaze trio from Raleigh in North Carolina: Matt Guess (Guitar, Vocals), Matt Cash (Bass, …
Savage Sister – Speechless
Chicago based dreamwave/ shoegaze/ dreampop trio Savage Sister have released their 2nd, full album Speechless on Friday the 2nd of October. The album was …
Presents for Sally : Colours and Changes
Presents for Sally : Colours and Changes review and interview with Matt Etherton “Colours and Changes” is the 2nd album of UK trio Presents for …
Lost Shoegaze Gems part I: Hope Chest
Lost Shoegaze Gems part I: Hope Chest When it comes to “old” Shoegaze we often don’t get past the obvious pillars like Slowdive, My Bloody …
Bubblebath EP Death of Pop
Death of Pop “Bubble Bath” EP I was a fan of British quintet the Death of Pop the moment I heard “Sun in my …
Flyying Colours – ROYGBIV EP
Flyying Colours – ROYGBIV EP Melbourne based shoegaze outfit Flyying Colours released their second EP ROYGBIV on the 12th of May this year with Club …
Dead Mellotron – Winter EP
Dead Mellotron Winter EP I have to be honest : I think Dead Mellotron are an amazing Shoegaze band. They put down a sound so …