Long-running New Jersey shoegaze band deardarkhead gives us an exclusive first listen, plus a track-by-track rundown of their new EP, Strange Weather. Now an instrumental act, the band delivers six new tracks of propulsive, psychedelic rock, with plenty of big, ringing guitars and driving drums. So press play, then scroll down for commentary from drummer… Continue reading deardarkhead at AllMusic
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Blessed Isles at Austin Town Hall
Going far out on a limb here, but you’re probably not going to find a finer piece of dreamy pop music this week than that of The Blessed Isles. There’s so many elements within the confines of this piece, yet it all comes off as if it’s something so simple. There’s a wash of guitars… Continue reading Blessed Isles at Austin Town Hall
Eureka California at New Noise
With their third record in as many years – and third full length since 2012 – Eureka California are proving to be the Willie Nelson of indie pop; not a year goes by without at least something new. Their latest, Versus, finds the Athens, GA duo at its best, playing quirky, witty rock with loud… Continue reading Eureka California at New Noise
Eureka California at Austin Town Hall
Being prolific doesn’t seem to be a problem for Eureka California; they’ll be releasing their third album in three years this week! But, while some acts can just push out tracks that blend into album after album, I like that Eureka California always seems to be refreshed with each track; it’s what makes their album’s… Continue reading Eureka California at Austin Town Hall
Blessed Isles at With Guitars
They say good things come to those who wait, and in the case of Brooklyn’s The Blessed Isles, the adage bears out. After five years of recording in studios across four states, the band stands poised to inject a much-needed dose of substance into the shoegaze bloodstream with their debut LP, Straining Hard Against the… Continue reading Blessed Isles at With Guitars
Great Lakes at Bloodbuzzed
Great Lakes. Formed in Athens, Georgia in 1996 (and initially aligned to the Elephant 6 collective), but based in Brooklyn, NY, since 2002, this ensemble leaded by Ben Crum has released five albums and several 7″ and EPs to date. Initially a trio, they debuted in the year 2000 with self-titled LP followed by ‘The… Continue reading Great Lakes at Bloodbuzzed
Eureka California at This Is Book’s Music
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Eureka California at the Vinyl District
Athens, GA-based melodic rockers Eureka California debuted on record almost exactly five years ago; since that time the music’s gotten louder as the lineup has slimmed down to a duo. Wielding sticks, electrified strings, and copious shouting, their 2014 sophomore full-length brought them to the edge of great things, and its follow-up Versus, which hits… Continue reading Eureka California at the Vinyl District
Blessed Isles at Joy of Violent Movement
Comprised of Aaron Closson (guitar and vocals), best known as a member of The Hourly Radio and multi-instrumentalist Nolan Thies, best known as a member of N?TIONS, Brooklyn-based shoegaze duo The Blessed Isles specialize in a sound that is heavily indebted to 80s Brit Pop, New Wave and of course, shoegaze; in fact, as you’ll… Continue reading Blessed Isles at Joy of Violent Movement
Blessed Isles at Primal Music Blog
Brooklyn based experimental shoegazing duo ‘The Blessed Isles’ are about to unleash their debut full length album entitled‘Straining Hard Against The Strength Of Night’ to the masses via the ever reliable Saint Marie Records on the 20th May 2016. The first single to be taken from the aforementioned album is called ‘Caroline’ and it highlights… Continue reading Blessed Isles at Primal Music Blog