Тюрьма by Джуна (Review) The Moscow-based band walks the line between Cure-ish post-punk and shoegazer-y atmospherics. Oct 22, 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 19, 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 17, 2020
“Un-Savage” by Luxury The legendary indie-rock quintet return with a collection of unreleased material. Oct 15, 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 19, 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 17, 2020
Voyage / Embrace by 2814 (Review) The vaporwave duo returns with another release that moves far beyond “traditional” vaporwave ideals. Sep 16, 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 11, 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 10, 2020
Springhill by The Green Kingdom (Review) Michael Cottone’s tribute to his neighborhood uses lush, pastoral soundscapes to evoke a sense of wonder. Sep 7, 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 25, 2020
It’s Friday I’m in Low The venerable slowcore band has been performing regular live sessions on Instagram during lockdown. Aug 23, 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. Aug 14, 2020
“Buildings Aren’t Haunted, People Are” by epic45 The nostalgist duo’s latest single features one of their more intense vocal performances. Aug 14, 2020
“Worlds Apart MMXIX” by Desiderii Marginis The dark ambient maestro’s latest album includes a reworking of one of his finest songs. Jul 30, 2020
2020 Has Been a Productive Year for Steve Swartz The ambient/electronic composer has already released two excellent titles this year, with a third on the way. Jul 19, 2020
Petroleum Spirit Daze by Swervedriver The shoegaze giants release the original version of their debut EP recorded thirty years ago. Jul 17, 2020