Shoegaze has had an encouraging resurgence of late and there have been certain notables that have helped bring it back to the forefront of modern music.
Cautious Clay: ‘French Riviera’
Cautious Clay’s Blood Type EP was something of a revelation for us. His instantly recognisable rich vocal combined with rudimental production put him on the map.
I Feel Fine: ‘Pan For Gold’
The 4th single to be taken from the band’s debut EP, Long Distance Celebration sees the Brighton 4-piece create a punk chorale saturated in atmospheric iridescence.
Hobson Bay Coast Guard: ‘Dolphin Racer’
Melbourne surf-punk outfit Hobson Bay Coast Guard give the first taster from their forthcoming long player. ‘Dolphin Racer’, is a glorious, gleeful and high-power introduction to the quartet. Glued together with sugar-pop melodies and lush harmonies, this recaptures a preteen joy where there are no cares in the world, just you and the music.
Spotify Playlist: Mood
Welcome to the Podcart playlist.
Rachel K Collier: ‘Poison’
Rachel K Collier has been a pop success story for us over the last year or so. The London-based producer has developed a refined and bombastic sound releasing hit after hit. ‘Poison‘ is her latest triumph and one that wields enough notable pop ingenuity to separate her from the rest of the current commercial mainstream…
Cat Pierce: ‘Sometimes You Lose’
With a vocal created to soundtrack the best imagery, Cat Pierce’s latest release is another instance to showcase how promising she is as a solo artist. ‘Sometimes You Lose‘ is a compelling listen and one that beautifully illustrates how bittersweet romance can be. There’s a cynical undertone to it, but there’s a hope in her vocal…
Luke Sital-Singh: ‘Weight Of Love’
It was thanks to Sital-Singh that we were put on the map of a lot of readers outside of Scotland. We had written about one of his releases back in 2012 and The Guardian’s Paul Lester quoted us. We have remained dedicated to his journey and it has been a real pleasure seeing him grow…
Thyla: ‘Blame’
British indie has a new class and Brighton’s Thyla are part of the showcasing committee. The quartet’s new release, ‘Blame‘ is a call back to some of the finest musicians that have helped sculpt a beloved genre. It’s dark, brooding and unexpectedly thrilling in its delivery. Jagged chords, a stunning minor vein and emotional punches…
Gustave Tiger: ‘New Light of Myanmar’
My first foray into the world of Hungarian art-punk has been met with notable success thanks to Gustave Tiger’s latest offering. ‘New Light of Myanmar‘, is a vertiginous climb in energy. It’s arpeggio synths, impassioned vocal delivery and encompassing instrumental backing all have their place. They serve each other wholly and the result is nothing…
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