Category: shoegaze

Pale Blue Eyes – Motionless/Chelsea

By Simon Heavisides 26th January 2021 26th January 2021

Back in the dim and distant pre Covid world, where …

There’s Talk – Golden

By Estella Rosa 8th December 2020 8th December 2020

Within the dreampop or shoegaze genre, vocals are a sensitive …

The Churchill Garden – Reality

By Estella Rosa 13th November 2020 14th November 2020

Today, following the release their first double vinyl record, shoegaze/dreampop …

RÊVERIE – Life

By Estella Rosa 6th August 2020 6th August 2020

RÊVERIE are an all girl trio from my native Amsterdam, …

Laveda – Rager

By Dane Di Pierro 8th May 2020 8th May 2020

“Rager” is the third single released this year ahead of …

TARA – Oceans

By Estella Rosa 14th April 2020 14th April 2020

If I am totally honest, after having lived the 1st …

Draag – Around My Fear

By Estella Rosa 5th March 2020 5th March 2020

Draag began as a project to reissue songs that musician …

Laveda – Ghost

By Estella Rosa 28th February 2020 28th February 2020

Laveda are a dreampop outfit that draw heavily from 90’s …

Cuesta Loeb – Immerse Inverse

By Estella Rosa 10th January 2020 10th January 2020

Another shoegaze track applying the same formulaic sonic tricks we …

Capitol – Dream Noise

By Brenna Cavanaugh 11th November 2019 11th November 2019

Every so often an album comes out of nowhere and …

Pia Fraus – Hidden Parks

By Estella Rosa 10th November 2019 10th November 2019

Estonian dream-poppers Pia Fraus are revealing their 2nd single from …

Our Favourite Fallen Idols – An Adorable Interview

By Estella Rosa 9th November 2019 26th November 2019

Everybody that was into indie bands in the first half …

Whimsical – Bright Smiles & Broken Hearts

By Jennifer L. Holland 5th November 2019 5th November 2019

Whimsical’s third full length album, “Bright Smiles & Broken Hearts”, …

Adorable’s 25th Anniversary Show – Bush Hall, London

By Estella Rosa 4th November 2019 4th November 2019

  Somewhere the spring of 1993 I was walking down …

The Stargazer Lilies – Living Work of Art

By Brenna Cavanaugh 14th September 2019 14th September 2019

I had the opportunity to see The Stargazer Lilies live …

Tennis System – Lovesick

By Dane Di Pierro 2nd September 2019 2nd September 2019

It’s been a quiet five years since we’ve last heard …

Epic 45 – Sun Memory EP

By Estella Rosa 17th June 2019 17th June 2019

Staffordshire’s Epic 45’s “Sun Memory”, a 6-track EP, was released …

Soften – Iridescent

By Estella Rosa 13th June 2019 13th June 2019

The Cincinnati based Dreampop band Soften, consists of vocalist/guitarist Brianna Kelly, …

Blue Unit – S/T EP

By Brenna Cavanaugh 1st June 2019 1st June 2019

Just within the past few weeks, the date and lineup …

Interview with DKFM’s Greg Wilson

By Estella Rosa 4th March 2019 20th November 2019

In a world where we are obsessed about music, we …

Superego – Loose

By Estella Rosa 2nd March 2019 3rd March 2019

UK/Midlands-based shoegaze/ dreampop quartet Superego just released their single “Loose” …

Sweetsoak – Stained Hands

By Estella Rosa 5th February 2019 5th February 2019

Sweetsoak is a five piece shoegaze outfit from Seattle.  Originally, …

Be Forest – Gemini

By Daylily Alvarez 28th January 2019 28th January 2019

WWNBB#099 – Knocturne by Be Forest We haven’t heard from …

The Daysleepers – Creation

By Dane Di Pierro 8th October 2018 8th October 2018

In 2005 I was twenty years old and just starting …

The Churchhill Garden – Bittersweet

By Jennifer L. Holland 9th September 2018 9th September 2018

Although there is 7 thousand miles of distance and a …

Amusement Parks on Fire – All the New Ends

By Daylily Alvarez 14th April 2018 11th May 2018

Before I listened “All the New Ends”, I took another …

Flashes – Black Monday/Infinites double-single

By Jennifer L. Holland 27th March 2018 27th March 2018

Black Monday / Infinites by Flashes Flashes are a “four-sometimes-five” …

Gliss – Strange Heaven

By Brenna Cavanaugh 19th February 2018 19th February 2018

Berlin duo Gliss released a new album just a few …

Gaze Girls Talk

By Estella Rosa 30th December 2017 1st January 2018

2107 has been quite an eventful year for women in …

Sun System – Ways we Meet

By Brenna Cavanaugh 11th December 2017 7th January 2018

Phoenix band Sun System have a brand of indie Dreampop …

Bolinas – Vacation & Angostura

By Estella Rosa 14th November 2017 14th November 2017

Bolinas are a dreampop quartet I came across by accident on …

Dreampop: from Cocteau to Craft Spells

By Estella Rosa 8th November 2017 28th March 2021

As some of you know, I curate a Dreampop music …

Light upon Brief Candles

By Brenna Cavanaugh 6th November 2017 6th November 2017

Today marks a little bit of post-show depression for me, …

The Morelings – Same Century

By Brenna Cavanaugh 30th October 2017 31st October 2017

Imagine if you stumbled across a mystical place, somewhere between …

Surf Rock is Dead – We Have No Friends?

By Estella Rosa 12th October 2017 13th March 2021

Brooklyn based dreampop duo Surf Rock is Dead are Kevin …

Airiel – Molten Young Lovers

By Brenna Cavanaugh 8th October 2017 25th October 2017

The long awaited, highly anticipated full length new release from …

Close Encounter – Fade Away…

By Estella Rosa 18th September 2017 18th September 2017

Aaah…. Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a blog Anthem! And …

The Morelings – We Were

By Estella Rosa 13th September 2017 13th March 2021

SINGLE VIDEO RELEASE “WE WERE”: On September 12, Philly based dreampop …

The Sorry Shop – Soft Spoken

By Brenna Cavanaugh 28th August 2017 28th August 2017

“After a long time, we finally released our third full …

Airiel – This is Permanent

By Estella Rosa 16th August 2017 16th August 2017

I had the pleasure to be woken up by this …

Pia Fraus – Field Ceremony

By Wesley Breard 13th August 2017 13th March 2021

  Field Ceremony will be released in digital, CD and …

Violent Dreams – Scared of the Dark

By Daylily Alvarez 2nd August 2017 2nd August 2017

Violent Dreams, “Scared of the Dark” released July 22, 2017, …

Pia Fraus – That’s not all EP

By Estella Rosa 17th May 2017 30th May 2017

Artist: Pia Fraus Title: That’s Not All Label: Seksound Record …

Alter – Pendulum

By Daylily Alvarez 8th May 2017 9th May 2017

Alter, Pendulum released April 28, 2017   “Pendulum” is the …

Pia Fraus – Cloudy Eyes / Rocketship – Outer Otherness Split 7″

By Estella Rosa 1st April 2017 1st April 2017

Pia Fraus presents their new single ( March 2017) as …

The Veldt live at The Riviera in Chicago March 11 2017

By Daylily Alvarez 31st March 2017 31st March 2017

The Veldt played at The Riviera Theater in the historic …

Lazy Legs Interview

By Daylily Alvarez 28th March 2017 28th March 2017

Lazy Legs, a  talented, playful, and kind trio from Chicago, …

Lost Shoegaze Gems III : Ozean EP

By Wesley Breard 20th March 2017 20th March 2017

Ozean is the shimmering, crystalline lost little child of Slowdive’s …

Alternative Facts Compilation : 3 exclusive songs….

By Fadeawayradiate 16th March 2017 17th March 2017

Alternative Facts is a brandnew compilation of shoegaze and dream …

Dayflower – Seeing Up

By Estella Rosa 14th March 2017 13th March 2021

“Seeing Up” is the third video from Dayflower, produced by …

Interview Shimmer DJ Scary Lady Sarah and DJ Philly Peroxide

By Daylily Alvarez 7th March 2017 7th March 2017

The Chicago shoegaze and dreampop scene goes back decades and …

Whimsical – Sleep to Dream

By Jennifer L. Holland and Daylily Alvarez 16th February 2017 19th February 2017

Whimsical – “Sleep to Dream” Release date: February 24, 2017 Label: …

Slowdive – Star Roving

By Wesley Breard 12th January 2017 9th May 2020

Fresh from the press: after almost two decades of wandering …

Sound Smiths: 12 shoegaze /dreampop artists & their favourite gear

By Estella Rosa 26th December 2016 13th March 2021

Sound Smiths: 12 shoegaze /dreampop artists on their favourite tools…. …

Lost Shoegaze Gems part II: The Suncharms & Dreamscape

By Estella Rosa 1st December 2016 1st December 2016

The Suncharms The Suncharms were an indie band that was …

Tears Run Rings – In Surges

By Wesley Breard 2nd November 2016 3rd November 2016

Tears Run Rings “In Surges” / Full song by song …

Dayflower – Neverfriend / Seeing Up

By Estella Rosa 13th September 2016 13th March 2021

Dayflower’s single new single -” Neverfriend” / “Seeing Up” deserves  bit …

Lavender Blush EP

By Estella Rosa 29th July 2016 29th July 2016

Lavender Blush EP Lavender Blush is a newish San Francisco based …

The Rebirth of Whimsical: an interview with Krissy VanderWoude

By Estella Rosa 2nd June 2016 2nd June 2016

Whimsical is currently a duo (Neil and Krissy), but was …

High Violets – Heroes & Halos

By Estella Rosa 14th March 2016 13th March 2021

High Violets: Heroes & Halos  CD/LP (Saint Marie Records) Release date: April 1st, …

Spirit System – Nightfalling

By Jennifer L. Holland 29th February 2016 13th March 2021

SPIRIT SYSTEM “NIGHTFALLING” RELEASE DATE: 3/1/16 ALBUM RELEASE PARTY: Fri …

Pia Fraus – Nature Heart Software 10 year Anniversary

By Estella Rosa 16th February 2016 16th February 2016

Pia Fraus -Nature Heart Software Label: Seksound Record Label (Estonia) …

Presents For Sally/ 93MillionMilesFromTheSun – An Arms Reach Away/ Darkness Inside

By Estella Rosa & Jenny L. Holland 8th February 2016 1st September 2016

8 track split album on a limited run of pink …

LSD and the Search for God ‘Heaven Is a Place’ EP

By Wesley Breard 2nd January 2016 5th January 2016

LSD and the Search for God ‘Heaven Is a Place’ …

Meet Keith Canisius: sonic wizard.

By Estella Rosa 17th December 2015 20th December 2015

Meet Keith Canisius: sonic wizard. I must have been living …

The Morelings “Too Far” video

By Estella Rosa 27th November 2015 27th November 2015

The Morelings “Too Far” video Philadelphia dream-pop duo, The Morelings, …

The Churchhillgarden- Evelyn & the 8th Day

By Estella Rosa 19th November 2015 8th December 2015

Churchhillgarden – Evelyn feat. Blush Response The beauty that is …

Stella Diana – Alhena

By Estella Rosa 11th November 2015 11th November 2015

Stella Diana – Alhena Italian  ( Neapolitan) band Stella Diana …

The Death of Pop – Gardens

By Estella Rosa 1st November 2015 1st November 2015

The Death of Pop – Gardens The Death of Pop …

Sound is Lovv – Debut EP Shipwrecks

By Estella Rosa 28th October 2015 28th October 2015

Sound is Lovv is a brand-new Shoegaze project from Los …

The White Cascade – Endless

By Estella Rosa 15th October 2015 22nd October 2015

The White Cascade – Endless The White Cascade are a …

Savage Sister – Speechless

By Estella Rosa 11th October 2015 22nd October 2015

  Chicago based dreamwave/ shoegaze/ dreampop trio Savage Sister have …

Presents for Sally : Colours and Changes

By Estella Rosa 4th October 2015 1st September 2016

Presents for Sally : Colours and Changes review and interview …

Sound Is Lovv : “Take Me With You”

By Estella Rosa 16th September 2015 22nd October 2015

Sound is Lovv : “Take me with You” video debut …

Lost Shoegaze Gems part I: Hope Chest

By Estella Rosa 11th September 2015 22nd October 2015

Lost Shoegaze Gems part I: Hope Chest When it comes …

The Shoegaze Revivals by Matt Cattling

By matt catlling 7th September 2015 22nd October 2015

The shoegaze revivals by Matt Cattling The introduction and the …

Bubblebath EP Death of Pop

By Estella Rosa 17th July 2015 31st October 2015

  Death of Pop “Bubble Bath” EP I was a …

Flyying Colours – ROYGBIV EP

By Estella Rosa 16th May 2015 22nd October 2015

Flyying Colours – ROYGBIV EP Melbourne based shoegaze outfit Flyying …

Dead Mellotron – Winter EP

By Estella Rosa 23rd March 2015 3rd December 2015

Dead Mellotron Winter EP  I have to be honest : …