Margot – Desensitised
Yours truly, like most other people, had never heard of the London-based quintet Margot, until I heard “Desensitised” played on the rather wonderful podcast Near Perfect Pitch …
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Blue Note Indie
Jazz and prog are hot… I have noticed. Go to any hip underground club and there will be some cute band trying to sound like …
The Day – Leave the Dark
I am quite ruthless in my search through new indie tracks. I always look for a certain sound, a certain “je-ne-sais-quoi”. That doesn’t mean that …
Dayflower – Daisy Age
Daisy Age by Dayflower By now, British band Dayflower have become a household name on Fadeawayradiate! It all started when the late Chris Tressler, a …
Bolinas – Casa
Subtle is the word that springs to mind when I listen to Bolinas‘ latest song “Casa” (or any Bolinas song for that matter) and subtlety …
Camilo Beltran – Whispers
I recently got this subtle gem of a song submitted that was too precious not to pay attention to: “Whispers” is a brief, temperate track …
Hatchie – Sure
Hatchie‘s single “Sure” was already released in November last year, but I came across it recently and wasn’t able to resist its catchy flashback-to-the-90’s vibes. …
North West – Sun
Etheral, London-based duo Northwest (Ignacio Simón & Mariuca García-Lomas) want to show you their latest creation/single/video (ironically?) called “Sun“. NorthWest: “Sun” is our brainchild and so it’s difficult …
Amber Clouds – Perhaps Tomorrow
I came across Oslo based Amber Clouds’ single “Let’s Meet In Air“via a repost of another talented compatriot, called Måke, which we have paid some attention to in …
Gaze Girls Talk
2107 has been quite an eventful year for women in general: millions of women marched against the inauguration of Trump and later, again millions stood up …
Gingerlys S/T
Sometimes keeping up with all the music that comes out is the hardest thing, and often, a lot of bands, or even small hypes, just …
UK Cinema – English Girls
Canadian quintet UK Cinema released their first single “English Girls” on digital format on the 2nd of November along with a new video, directed and shot …
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 …
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 …
The Morelings – We Were
On September 12, Philly based dreampop duo The Morelings release the first single, “We Were,” from their debut LP “Same Century” set to drop September 26th on …
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 2017Club Fandango Softer Still‘s second EP “Visions Of You’” was released on 28th July. The EP has an …
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 back …
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 …
Softer Still – Forever Faces
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
In the fall of 2017 Pia Fraus (Eve Komp -vocals, synths, metallophone, Kärt Ojavee -synths, Rein Fuks – guitars, vocals, percussion Reijo Tagapere -bass, and Margus Voolpriit -drums) will release their …
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 …
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
If ever there’s music that I consider to be timeless and will never bore me, it’s the music of my favourite guitarist Johnny Marr, and …
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
I came across Softer Still whilst searching for new UK based dreampop acts, because of some event that might take place in the future. No, I’m …
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
The Skating Party is a project from Philadelphia’s Gregory James. Their song “Twin Polar “ will appeal to lovers of jangly/ twee and neatly fits …
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
The High Violets are our favourite high-priests of Dreampop! They have been around since 1998, way before the “second wave” or nugaze, and have risen …
Pia Fraus – Nature Heart Software 10 year Anniversary
Pia Fraus -Nature Heart Software Label: Seksound Record Label (Estonia) Released On: 20.01.2016 Seksound is proud to announce the vinyl reissue of Estonian shoegaze forefathers …
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, browsing through YouTube bumping into …
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 ); Oliver James (Guitar and Vocals); Isaac …
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 are a noisy space-gaze trio from Raleigh in North Carolina: Matt Guess (Guitar, Vocals), Matt Cash (Bass, Vocals), Matt Robbins (Drums, Percussion). …
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 made …
Presents for Sally : Colours and Changes
“Colours and Changes” is the 2nd album of UK trio Presents for Sally, released on 9/11 (of all dates) this year. The band consider this …
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
I was a fan of British quintet the Death of Pop the moment I heard “Sun in my Eyes” which is still one of 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 …