“E. G. Shining” by Cranes The beloved goth/dream-pop band is slowly resurfacing after a long silence. Mar 28, 2023
Goodbye Divine by Creux Lies (Review) Darkwave outfit Creux Lies aren’t afraid to wear their influences or emotions on their sleeves, which is a very good thing. Mar 6, 2023
“Horizons” by ISON (Music Video) The video’s stunning natural imagery is quite fitting for the song’s dramatic arrangements. Feb 27, 2023
Bandcamp Now Supports Playlists The functionality, which is still in its early stages, is only available in Bandcamp’s mobile app. Feb 22, 2023
“Dark Valleys” by Solara Obscura Ashkelon Sain’s latest serves as a showcase for his moody-yet-elegant arrangements and guitar textures. Feb 14, 2023
“Really Early, Really Late” by The Declining Winter The band’s latest single perfectly evokes the mood, if not the actual chill, of mid-winter days. Feb 3, 2023
We Should Rejoice by Lee Bozeman (Review) These remnants from the upcoming Luxury album are subdued, synth-heavy compositions exploring spiritual matters. Jan 24, 2023
“Respite” by Anita Tatlow and Be Still the Earth A delightful ambient piece filled with dreamy vocals and fluttering soundscapes. Jan 12, 2023
My Favorite Songs From 2022: Asunojokei, LN, Ronnie Martin, Steve Roach, Sally Shapiro & More This year brought blackgaze, somber dream-pop, sacred synth-pop, ambient masterworks, italo disco, and so much more. Jan 1, 2023
My 2023 Music Outlook: The Cure, Depeche Mode, Everything but the Girl & More Just a few of the musical releases that I’m looking forward to in 2023. Dec 19, 2022
Trichurch of Katehon by Monasterium Imperi (Review) Who knew music inspired by Warhammer 40,000’s grimdark vision could be so… beautiful? Dec 11, 2022
Nilch’i by Swartz Et (Review) Inspired by Navajo culture and spirituality, these six ambient pieces are filled with otherworldly drones recorded in the Utah desert. Dec 5, 2022
Psalms by lovesliescrushing (Review) The Chicago-based ambient/shoegaze duo pay tribute to Low’s Mimi Parker with a pair of covers. Dec 3, 2022
Watch The Cure’s Remastered Play Out Concert Film The film follows The Cure as they play a series of concerts in early 1991. Nov 30, 2022
Rosie Thomas Covers Björk’s “All Is Full of Love” The cover features vocals by Sufjan Stevens, The Shins, Iron & Wine, Denison Witmer, and other indie luminaries. Nov 17, 2022
Rejecting the Myth of the Tortured Artist We should want artists to flourish and experience healthy lives, to create art that heals them as much as it benefits us. Nov 15, 2022
“Stranger Times” by Life on Venus This latest single is a prelude to the Russian shoegazers’ first album in three years. Nov 10, 2022
“Lost Christmas Night” by Ronnie Martin Synthmeister Martin returns with a dreamy new single from his upcoming Christmas album. Nov 8, 2022
“Seen From Paths” by The Balloonist Ben Holton’s latest project is another collection of dreamy, nostalgia-soaked tunes par excellence. Nov 8, 2022
Remembering Mimi Parker’s Beautiful, Blessed Voice Parker’s voice could be world-weary, heart-breaking, and transcendent all at once. Nov 6, 2022