NGC 2020-Bloom/Wish EP (2021)

Country: France

Genre: Shoegaze, Dream Pop, Synth Pop, Electronic, Instrumental

Label: Self-Released

Tracks: 4

Length: 13.30'

NGC 2020 is a band from Paris, France who formed in 2020.  NGC 2020 play a killer style of industrial music that incorporates elements of shoegaze, dream pop, synth pop, and electronic music within their sound.  Since forming in 2020, NGC 2020 have released a six song self-titled EP in December of 2020.  Bloom/Wish is the band's latest EP, which was released on February 9th, 2021.  On Bloom/Wish NGC 2020 offer up four tracks of killer instrumental shoegaze, dream pop, synth pop, and electronic music.  Overall, Bloom/Wish makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Great stuff.  Enjoy!

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(U.S.) Wild Nothing-Laughing Gas EP (2020)

 

Country: USA

Genre: Alt. Rock, Indie Rock, Dream Pop

Label: Captured Tracks

Tracks: 5

Length: 19.0'

Wild Nothing is a singer/songwriter by the name of Jack Tatum from Blacksburg, Virginia who began performing under the moniker Wild Nothing in 2010.  Wild Nothing plays a killer style of music that incorporates elements of alt. rock, indie rock, and hazy dream pop within his sound.  Since beginning in 2010, Wild Nothing have released a twelve song LP titled Gemini in May of 2010, a six song EP titled Golden Haze in October of 2010, an eleven song LP titled Nocturne in August of 2012, a seven song EP titled Empty Estate in May of 2013, an eleven song LP titled Life Of Pause in in February of 2016, an eleven song LP titled Indigo in August of 2018, a digital single titled Blue Wings in January of 2019, and an eighteen song live LP titled Live From Brooklyn Steel in September of 2019.  Laughing Gas is Wild Nothing's latest EP, which was released via Captured Tracks records on January 31st, 2020.  On Laughing Gas, Wild Nothing offers up five tracks of bright, hazy, dreamy, and shimmery alt. rock, indie rock, and dream pop.  Overall, Laughing Gas makes for a chill and ambient listen and is definitely a must listen for fans of Black Marble, Choir Boy, Max Band and other like-minded bands.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Bound-No Beyond LP (2018)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Metal, Post Rock, Shoegaze, Dream Pop
Label: Diehard Skeleton
Tracks: 9
Length: 58.35'

Bound is a four piece band from Washington, DC who formed in 2016, from the looks of things.  Bound play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post metal, post rock, shoegaze, and dream pop within their sound.  Musically, Bound can be loosely compared to bands such as Nothing, Whirr, Slowdive, and other like-minded bands.  No Beyond is the band's debut LP, which was released via Diehard skeleton records on April 20th, 2018.  On No Beyond, Bound offer up nine tracks of dreamy and atmospheric sounding post metal, post rock, shoegaze, and dream pop.  Overall, No Beyond makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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(U.S.) Choir Boy-Gathering Swans LP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Dream Pop, Indie Pop, Synth Pop, New Wave
Label: Dais Records
Tracks: 10
Length: 39.20'

Choir Boy is a four piece band from Salt Lake City, Utah who formed in 2016.  Choir Boy play a light and dreamy style of music that incorporates elements of 80's influenced dream pop, indie pop, synth pop, and new wave within their sound.  Musically, Choir Boy can be loosely compared to bands such as Beach House, Black Marble, Boy Harsher, Maxband, Anne, Neon Indian, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2016, Choir Boy have released a nine song LP titled Passive With Desire in October of 2016, a two song EP titled Sunday Light in October of 2017, a five song Part Time Punks Sessions EP in March of 2018, a digital single titled Dark Room in September of 2018, and a digital single titled Nites Like This in October of 2019.  Gathering Swans is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released via Dais records on May 8th, 2020.  On Gathering Swans, Choir Boy offer up ten tracks of bright and dreamy dream pop, indie pop, synth pop, and new wave.  Overall, Gathering Swans makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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(U.S.) Crisman-S/T LP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Indie Rock, Emo, Dream Pop, Slowcore
Label: Topshelf
Tracks: 10
Length: 30.40'

Crisman are a four piece band from Denton, Texas who formed in 2015, from the looks of things.  Crisman play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of indie rock, emo, dream pop, and slowcore within their sound.  Musically, Crisman can be loosely compared to bands such as Estates, Codeine, Campdogzz, Hop Along, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2015, Crisman have released a four song EP titled Weird Ionnie in January of 2016, a four song EP titled Big Kid in April of 2016, a five song EP titled Dear Diary in October of 2016, a nine song LP titled Hey Bird in April of 2017, and an eight song self-titled cassette in August of 2018.  This is the band's latest LP, which was released via Topshelf records on April 3rd, 2020.  On their latest self-titled LP, a Crisman offer up ten tracks of laid back, hazy, and dreamy sounding indie rock, emo, dream pop, and slowcore.  Overall, Crisman's latest full length LP makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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(BEL) Slow Crush-Reel 7" (2020)

Country: Belgium
Genre: Shoegaze, Dream Pop, Post Punk, Grunge
Label: Holy Roar 
Tracks: 2
Length: 9.40'

Slow Crush is a four piece band from Belgium who formed in 2017.  Slow Crush play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of shoegaze, dream pop, post punk, and grunge within their sound.  Musically, Slow Crush can be loosely compared to bands such as Nothing, Anne, Broken Water, My Bloody Valentine, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2017, Slow Crush have released a four song EP titled Ease in May of 2017 and an eight song LP titled Aurora in September of 2018.  Reel is the band's latest EP, which was released via Holy Roar records on April 3rd, 2020.  On Reel, Slow Crush offer up two tracks of hazy, dreamy, and gloomy sounding shoegaze, dream pop, post punk, and grunge.  Overall, Reel makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed. Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Pulsr-The Three EP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Shoegaze, Slowcore, Indie Rock, Dream Pop, Screamo
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 3
Length: 5.30'

Pulsr is a three piece band from New Haven, CT who formed in 2019, from the looks of things.  Pulsr play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of shoegaze, slowcore, indie rock, dream pop, and screamo within their sound.  Musically, Pulsr can be loosely compared to bands such as Cloakroom, Estates, Whirr, Slint, Codeine, and other like-minded bands.  The Three is the band's debut EP, which was released on January 27th, 2020.  On The Three, Pulsr offer up three tracks of killer shoegaze, slowcore, indie rock, dream pop, and screamo.  Overall, The Three makes for an awesome listen.  Great stuff!  Enjoy!

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Wishfield-S/T LP (2019)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Metal, Black Metal, Shoegaze, Dream Pop
Label: Tridroid Records
Tracks: 8
Length: 31.0'

Wishfield is a four piece band from Minnesota who formed in 2018, from the looks of things.  Wishfield play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post metal, black metal, shoegaze, and dream pop within their sound.  Musically, Wishfield can be loosely compared to bands such as Elizabeth Colour Wheel, My Bloody Valentine, Swervedriver, Codeine, and other like-minded bands.  This is the band's debut LP, which was released via Tridroid records on November 25th, 2019.  On their debut LP, Wishfield offer up eight tracks of killer post metal, black metal, shoegaze, and dream pop.  Overall, Wishfield's debut LP makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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(BEL) Slow Crush-Ease 12" (2019)

Country: Belgium
Genre: Shoegaze, Dream Pop, Post Punk, Grunge
Label: Holy Roar 
Tracks: 8
Length: 41.35'

Slow Crush is a four piece band from Belgium who formed in 2017.  Slow Crush play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of shoegaze, dream pop, post punk, and grunge within their sound.  Musically, Slow Crush can be loosely compared to bands such as Nothing, Anne, Broken Water, My Bloody Valentine, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2017, Slow Crush have released a four song EP titled Ease in May of 2017 and an eight song LP titled Aurora in September of 2018.  Ease is a reissue of the band's debut EP, which was released via Holy Roar records on October 25th, 2019.  On Ease, Slow Crush offer up four tracks of hazy, dreamy, and gloomy sounding shoegaze, dream pop, post punk, and grunge.  The deluxe version of Ease also includes live versions of the band's songs Aurora, Sway, Tremble, and Glow  Overall, Ease makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed. Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Slow Crush-Aurora LP (2018)

Reduction Plan- (Ae) Maeth LP (2019)

Country: USA
Genre: Goth Rock, Industrial, Dream Pop, No Wave
Label: Redscroll Records
Tracks: 9
Length: 46.55'

Reduction Plan is a band from New York and Connecticut who formed in 2014.  Reduction Plan play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of 80's influenced goth rock, industrial, dream pop, and no wave within their sound.  Musically, Reduction Plan can be loosely compared to bands such as All your Sisters, Drowse, Giles Corey, and other like-minded artists.  Since forming in 2014, Reduction Plan have released a nine song LP titled Paradise in September of 2015, a three song EP titled Solace in December of 2015, a nine song LP titled Shade in April of 2016, a four song EP titled Child Of Light in December of 2016, a ten song LP titled Somewhere in June of 2017, and a nine song LP titled ((Paradise)) in May of 2018.  (Ae) Maeth is the band's latest LP, which was released via Redscroll records on September 20th, 2019.  On (Ae) Maeth, Reduction Plan offer up nine tracks of dark and gloomy 80's influenced goth rock, industrial, dream pop, and no wave.  Overall, (Ae) Maeth makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Reduction Plan-((Paradise)) LP (2018)

SOM-The Fall Redux by Living Phantoms LP (2019)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Metal, Shoegaze, Dream Pop, Indie Rock, Elecronic
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 16
Length: 70.25'

SOM is a three piece band from CT who formed in 2017, from the looks of things.  SOM play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post metal, shoegaze, dream pop, and indie rock within their sound.  Musically, SOM can be loosely compared to bands such as Nothing, Alter, True Widow, Spotlights, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2017, SOM have released a nine song LP titled The Fall in November of 2018.  The Fall Redux by Living Phantoms is SOM's latest LP, which was released on June 12th, 2019.  On The Fall Redux by Living Phantoms, SOM offer up sixteen remixed tracks of killer post metal, shoegaze, dream pop, and indie rock by electronic artist Living Phantoms.  Overall, The Fall Redux makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Great stuff!  Enjoy!

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(U.S.) Pregnant Women-Soft Features LP (2019)

Country: USA
Genre: Synthwave, Dream Pop, Chillwave
Label: Ghost Ramp
Tracks: 10
Length: 34.40'

Pregnant Women is a one piece band from Sacramento, CA who formed in 2012, from the looks of things.  Pregnant Women is the solo project of Morgan Fox from So Stressed.  Pregnant Women play a laid back, dreamy, and atmospheric style of music that incorporates elements of synthwave, dream pop, and chillwave within their sound.  Since forming in 2012, Pregnant Women have released a six song EP titled Sunbathe in May of 2012 and a three song EP titled B in June of 2012.  Soft Features is Pregnant Women's debut full-length LP, which was released via Ghost Ramp records on May 17th, 2019.  On Soft Features, Pregnant Women offer up ten tracks of laid back, bright, dreamy, and atmospheric sounding synthwave, dream pop, and chillwave.  Overall, Soft Features makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Las Nubes-Drive Thru Debut EP (2019)

Country: USA
Genre: Indie Rock, Alt. Rock, Dream Pop
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 5
Length: 13.40'

Las Nubes is a three piece band from Miami, Florida who formed in 2014, from the looks of things.  Las Nubes play a killer style of indie rock, 90's influenced alt. rock, and dream pop within their sound.  Musically, Las Nubes can be loosely compared to bands such as Blusing, Loom, Pretty Girls Make Graves, Cayatena, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2014, Las Nubes have released a seven song EP titled Matter That Soils Or Blackens in April of 2014, a five song EP titled Conveniently Broken in June of 2015, a five song Ep titled Some Things To Let Go in February of 2017, and a a six song EP titled the First Three EPs+Emotional Debris in January of 2018.  Drive Thru Debut is the band's latest EP, which was released on January 2nd, 2019.  On Drive Thru Debut, Las Nubes offer up five tracks of killer indie rock, alt. rock, and dream pop.  Overall, Drive Thru Debut makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Leopard Print Taser-Teeth Are Not Bones EP (2018)

Country: USA
Genre: Punk, Indie Rock, Alt. Rock, Dream Pop
Label: Tor Johnson
Tracks: 4
Length: 10.45'

Leopard Print Taser is a four piece band from Sommerville, MA who formed in 2017, from the looks of things.  Leopard Print Taser play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of punk, indie rock, alt.rock, and dream pop within their sound.  Musically, Leopard Print Taser can be loosely compared to bands such as Thin Lips, Cayetena, Dirt Devil, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2017, Leopard Print Taser have released a digital single titled Deity in September of 2017, and a self-titled EP in September of 2017.  Teeth Are Not Bones is the band's latest EP, which was released via Tor Johnson records on November 5th, 2018.  On Teeth Are Not Bones, Leopard Print Taser offer up four tracks of killer punk, indie rock, alt. rock, and dream pop.  Overall, Teeth Are Not Bones makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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SOM-The Fall LP (2018)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Metal, Shoegaze, Dream Pop, Indie Rock
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 9
Length: 34.30'

SOM is a three piece band from CT who formed in 2017, from the looks of things.  SOM play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post metal, shoegaze, dream pop, and indie rock within their sound.  Musically, SOM can be loosely compared to bands such as Nothing, Alter, True Widow, Spotlights, and other like-minded bands.  The Fall is SOM's debut LP, which was released on November 8th, 2018.  On The Fall, SOM offer up nine tracks of killer post metal, shoegaze, dream pop, and indie rock.  Overall, The Fall makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Great stuff!  Enjoy!

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(U.S.) Miserable-Loverboy/Dog Days LP (2018)

Country: USA
Genre: Indie Rock/Dream Pop
Label: Sargent House
Tracks: 8
Length: 32.0'

Miserable is the solo project of Kristina Esfandiari, who's best known as being the vocalist in the doomgaze band King Woman.  Miserable plays a dark and gloomy style of music that incorporates elements of indie rock and dream pop within their sound.  Kristina Esfandiari,started her project Miserable back in 2014.  Since forming in 2014, Miserable have released a nine song EP titled Halloween Dream in February of 2014 and a nine song LP titled Uncontrollable in April of 2016.  Loverboy/Dog Days is Miserable's latest LP, which was released via Sargent House records on October 26th, 2018.  On Loverboy/Dog Days, Miserable offer up eight tracks of dark, gloomy, and hauntingly beautiful indie rock and dream pop.  Overall, Loverboy/Dog Days makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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(BEL) Slow Crush-Aurora LP (2018)

Country: Belgium
Genre: Shoegaze, Dream Pop, Post Punk, Grunge
Label: Holy Roar 
Tracks: 8
Length: 33.35'

Slow Crush is a four piece band from Belgium who formed in 2017.  Slow Crush play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of shoegaze, dream pop, post punk, and grunge within their sound.  Musically, Slow Crush can be loosely compared to bands such as Nothing, Anne, Broken Water, My Bloody Valentine, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2017, Slow Crush have released a four song EP titled Ease in May of 2017.  Aurora is the band's debut full-length LP, which was released via Holy Roar records on September 28th, 2018.  On Aurora, Slow Crush offer up eight tracks of hazy, dreamy, and gloomy sounding shoegaze, dream pop, post punk, and grunge.  Overall, Aurora makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed. Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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(U.S.) Hollow Sunshine-Lose Your World LP (2018)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Punk, Lo-Fi, Dream Pop, Indie Rock
Label: Iron Pier 
Tracks: 4
Length: 30.0'

Hollow Sunshine is a two piece band from CA who formed in 2012, from the looks of things.  Hollow Sunshine play a synth heavy style of lo-fi post punk, dream pop, and indie rock.  Since forming in 2012, Hollow Sunshine have released a nine song LP titled Held Above in November of 2013, a two song 7" titled Cold Truth/I Wandered in July of 2014, a four song cassette titled Atascadero in August of 2014, a full-length LP titled Bring Gold in 2015,  a four song EP titled Burning in March of 2016, and a six song EP titled Bible Sea in June of 2016.  Lose Your World is the band's latest four song LP, which was released via Iron Pier records on June 1st, 2018.  On Lose Your World, Hollow Sunshine offer up four tracks of moody and somewhat psychedelic sounding post punk, lo-fi, dream pop, and indie rock.  Overall, Lose Your World is a killer LP and should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!


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(U.S.) The Column-Oracle LP (2018)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Punk, Cold Wave, Dark Wave, Synth Pop, Dream Pop
Label: Funeral Party
Tracks: 8
Length: 20.05'

Oracle is the debut LP for the latest project from illustrator & musician, Reuben Sawyer. Although known widely as the artist behind prominent pieces for Chelsea Wolfe, Deafheaven, Self Defense Family & more; Reuben is also an established songwriter & is the main force behind both Hollow Sunshine and Dry Insides. The Column is a vast departure from the fuzzed out sounds of his other projects, and instead finds Sawyer seamlessly blending elements of post-punk, EBM, and coldwave. (Press Note)

*This is some amazing post punk, cold wave, dark wave, synth pop, and dream pop or fans of Cold Wave, Soft Kill, Night Sins, and other like-minded bands.  Oracle was released via Funeral Party records on July 13th, 2018.  Overall, Oracle makes an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Dirt Devil-S/T LP (2017)

Country: USA
Genre: Shoegaze, Grunge, Dream Pop, Alt. Rock
Label: Redscroll Records
Tracks: 8
Length: 30.25'

Dirt Devil is a four piece band from North Hampton, MA who formed in 2016, from the looks of things.  Dirt Devil play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of shoegaze, grunge, dream pop, and alt. rock within their sound.  Musically, Dirt Devil can be loosely compared to bands such as Broken Water, Cloakroom, True Widow, Kindling, and other like-minded bands.  This is the band's debut LP, which was relased via Redscroll records on June 16th, 2017.  On their self-titled debut, Dirt Devil offer up eight songs of dark, moody, and atmospheric shoegaze, grunge, dream pop, and alt. rock.  Overall, Dirt Devil's debut album makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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