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.
Sep 19, 2020 “Algorithm” by Makeup and Vanity Set In the video for Makeup and Vanity Set’s new single, an algorithm reveals a man’s darkest secrets.
Sep 17, 2020 30 Years in Heaven or Las Vegas 30 years after its release, the Cocteau Twins’ 1990 masterpiece has lost none of its beauty or magic.
Sep 16, 2020 Voyage / Embrace by 2814 (Review) The vaporwave duo returns with another release that moves far beyond “traditional” vaporwave ideals.
Sep 11, 2020 Why is The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven” such a great song? Rick Beato breaks down the song’s components to see how they form a gloomy pop masterpiece.
Sep 10, 2020 “Cerise Dream” by Temple of Angels The Austin-based dreampop band ably conjures the spectre of ’90s Cocteau Twins in all its glory.
Sep 10, 2020 Third Man Records Announces Detroit Space-Rock/Shoegaze Comp Southeast of Saturn The compilation highlights artists including Astrobrite, Auburn Lull, lovesliescrushing, Windy & Carl, and many more.
Sep 7, 2020 Springhill by The Green Kingdom (Review) Michael Cottone’s tribute to his neighborhood uses lush, pastoral soundscapes to evoke a sense of wonder.
Aug 25, 2020 “Faster Than Light” by Unleash the Archers I’d call the Canadian power metal band’s epic, soaring music a “guilty pleasure,” but it’s just too bitchin.
Aug 23, 2020 It’s Friday I’m in Low The venerable slowcore band has been performing regular live sessions on Instagram during lockdown.
Aug 14, 2020 Origin Glow by oliviaway (Review) When I think of my ideal ambient music, I imagine the sort of tones and atmospherics that drift through this album.