Jan 12, 2021 “Altered States” by Woob Darkly pulsing synthwave channeled from the shadowy recesses of the ’80s.
Jan 12, 2021 “Fab Tool” by Carpenter Brut (feat. David Eugene Edwards) The synthwave maestro is joined by one of American music’s most distinctive voices.
Jan 5, 2021 “Mood Swing” by Glixen Seriously, what is it with Arizona and fuzz-laden shoegaze/dreampop par excellence?
Jan 4, 2021 “Norte” by Adiós Cometa The Costa Rican dreampop band is the latest member of the Velvet Blue Music family.
Jan 1, 2021 My Favorite Songs of 2020: epic45, Fine China, Khruangbin, Makeup and Vanity Set, Spectres, Unleash the Archers & More 26 songs that provided me with moments of beauty, serenity, hope — and yes, maybe even a little fun.
Dec 23, 2020 “Palomino” by Heligoland The Paris-based dreampop outfit has released a music video for their new single.
Dec 12, 2020 “The Wormwood Star Falls” by Songs of Green Pheasant Duncan Sumpner returns with another album of softly psyched-out folk music.
Dec 8, 2020 Harold Budd, 1936-2020 The noted ambient composer and pianist collaborated with the likes of Brian Eno, John Foxx, and Robin Guthrie.
Dec 2, 2020 “Mirror Image” by Nick Schofield Serene-yet-surreal electronic music inspired by “the light and space” of Canada’s national art museum.
Dec 1, 2020 Kenneth Copeland’s Heavy Metal Judgement on COVID-19 Who knew nonsensical theology made for such awesome breakdowns?
Nov 16, 2020 Japan’s Train Station Jingles Each one of Japan’s train stations has its own unique — and charming — jingle.
Nov 9, 2020 Demen’s Darkly Atmospheric Nektyr Embraces Gloom and Melancholy to Stunning Effect (Review) The enigmatic Swedish artist’s debut album is dark, shadowy, and veiled, the perfect music for long, lonely winter nights.
Nov 8, 2020 Vanity Metrics by Gianna Lauren (Review) In a more perfect and just world, hushed and heartfelt folk-rock like this would earn all the likes and favorites.
Oct 29, 2020 “Summer Madness” by Khruangbin The cover of this funk classic is Khruangbin at their Khruangbin-iest.
Oct 28, 2020 Velvet Blue Music Comes to Bandcamp Now it’s even easier to buy music from awesome artists like Lee Bozeman, Fine China, LN, Map, and Starflyer 59.
Oct 22, 2020 Тюрьма by Джуна (Review) The Moscow-based band walks the line between Cure-ish post-punk and shoegazer-y atmospherics.
Oct 19, 2020 “Metaz form8” by Autechre The electronic duo’s latest album contains moments of subtle, wistful beauty that feel quite unlike their previous output.
Oct 17, 2020 Promise by SUSS (Review) The New York outfit’s music conjures up wide-open spaces and desert vistas perfect for a pandemic-inspired getaway.
Oct 17, 2020 “Shamed” by Iress Iress’ latest album is another sublime example of how metal and shoegaze can complement each other.
Oct 15, 2020 “Un-Savage” by Luxury The legendary indie-rock quintet return with a collection of unreleased material.