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 He conquers the soul with strokes of melancholic folk caresses chained together by that unavoidable common thread which is the famed ‘stranger’ called love.

 Imitations cradles you, caresses you, sometimes hits you like a punch in the face and torments your soul with grace and sadness.

Mark Lanegan’s album Imitations revisits classic songs with soulful and melancholic folk reinterpretations. The album conveys deep emotions through Lanegan’s iconic deep voice, blending timeless themes of love and loss. It stands out as a powerful collection of covers that both soothes and torments with grace and intensity. The reviewer praises the album as a rare and profound work in today’s music landscape. Listen to Mark Lanegan’s Imitations now and experience timeless love stories through hauntingly beautiful covers.

 Chapel Club ride the wave of shoegaze epigonism with character and personality.

 3.5 because after all, we’ve always been wavers to the core.

Chapel Club's debut album Palace offers a well-crafted mix of dream-pop rooted indie and shoegaze revival. The band channels iconic influences like The Smiths and Arctic Monkeys with character, balancing melancholic lyrics and layered guitars. Despite being derivative, the album successfully carves out its own emotional and musical identity. The review awards a rating of 3.5 out of 5, appreciating the nostalgia and modern touch. Listen to Chapel Club's Palace and dive into a dreamy revival of indie shoegaze and melancholic melodies.

 There's a trail of indolent noise-pop courtesy of Crystal Stilts that takes you there for free.

 On the electric moon of Crystal Stilts, you weigh nothing, and every desire is a command.

Crystal Stilts' 'In Love With Oblivion' offers listeners a hypnotic journey through vintage garage psychedelia and dreamy noise-pop. Rich with baritone vocals and reverb-laden instrumentation, the album evokes a moonlit atmosphere of emotional intoxication. Standout tracks like 'Through The Floor' and 'Half A Moon' exemplify their mastery of the 60s rock revival sound. This album is a captivating escape from mundane realities. Dive into the dreamy world of Crystal Stilts and let 'In Love With Oblivion' take you on a sonic journey you won’t forget.

 The stereo plays "Gemini" by Wild Nothing, an ethereal lo-fi creation... the walls dissolve, the floor melts under the weight of a sugary shoegaze caramelized that fills the entire room with very eighties dream-pop sounds.

 "Gemini" is a pleasant distraction that tastes of soda, bubbles, syrup, and extinguished cigarettes, and tonight I'm thirsty and feel as light as a cloud.

Wild Nothing's Gemini is a soothing and nostalgic indie-pop album full of dreamy 80s-inspired shoegaze and jangly melodies. Jack Tatum's ethereal and lo-fi soundscape invites listeners into a reverie filled with filtered beats, shimmering guitars, and melancholic keyboards. From standout tracks like 'Summer Holiday' and 'Chinatown' to the subtle homages to bands like The Cure and Cocteau Twins, this album is a pleasant, airy escape into the past. Its 45-minute runtime offers a refreshing and captivating listening experience. Dive into Wild Nothing's dreamy 'Gemini' and experience a lush 80s-inspired indie pop journey today!

 Phosphene Dream is a tormented and lysergic high, a psych'n'roll through desert hallucinations.

 'Bad Vibrations' is a grim lament and a sinister guitar riff that navigate you toward the bad omen.

The Black Angels' third album, Phosphene Dream, channels a dark, vintage 1960s psychedelic rock vibe, mixing fierce guitars and haunting organ. It offers a less oppressive but equally intense experience than their previous works. The album blends psych-drone mantras, garage grooves, and folk-rock elements to create a tormented, lysergic trip. Highlights include tracks like 'Bad Vibrations' and 'Telephone,' capturing a rebellion-filled, expansive musical journey. Overall, the album is praised for its evocative, mind-altering sound. Dive into The Black Angels' Phosphene Dream for a haunting psychedelic rock journey—listen now and experience the vintage 60s revival!

 It is the romantic glow of Cold Cave from Philadelphia, an experimental electronic project painted with dark wave for lo-fi palates that, halfway between nihilism and romanticism, leads you to sift through the churned sounds of abandoned cellars and repurposed old garages.

 Nine tracks for 31 minutes of perfect electro-pop: artificial like flickering neon, electrifying like the best floor-fillers, and with the sole unsatisfying flaw of lasting really too little.

Cold Cave's debut album 'Love Comes Close' blends dark wave and synth-pop into a captivating tribute to the 1980s. With its moody and atmospheric soundscapes, the record successfully revives the electronic underground spirit of New York and Philadelphia. Led by Wes Eisold's baritone voice and Caralee McElroy's synths, the album strikes a balance between nihilism and romance. Although brief at 31 minutes, it delivers a memorable and intense listening experience. Dive into Cold Cave's 'Love Comes Close' to experience a hauntingly nostalgic journey through dark synth-pop and electro-dark vibes!

 The result: a mass of epileptic, cavernous, graceless, hateful but very compelling noise.

 ‘The horror’ infected me too and once on my way home, in fixed shoegaze mode activated... only noise in my ears and the nightmare of five shady, skinny figures in my eyes.

The live show by The Horrors, supported by Gliss, offered an intense mix of shoegaze, punk, and dark gothic noise. The performance captured the rough and raw energy of their album Primary Colours, delivering a compelling and hypnotic atmosphere. The Horrors' frontman Faris Badwan’s agitated presence added to the eerie and captivating vibes. The audience experienced a powerful fusion of classic and experimental sounds, leaving a lasting impression. Dive into the dark energy of The Horrors and Gliss live—explore their haunting shoegaze sounds now!

 It’s 2008, but the organs and acid guitars say otherwise.

 The night, outside, already lights them up again.

Crystal Stilts' 'Alight Of Night' is a richly textured 2008 album blending lo-fi garage rock with vintage new wave and psychedelic elements. The review highlights the band's ability to evoke a retro yet fresh sound through resonant guitars, organs, and haunting vocals. Tracks like 'Prismatic Room' and 'The Dazzled' showcase a compelling mix of dark, atmospheric, and danceable tunes. The album is praised as a standout underground Brooklyn release with strong 1960s and post-punk inspiration. Listen to Crystal Stilts' 'Alight Of Night' and dive into a mesmerizing blend of vintage lo-fi and garage rock today!

 They do it with an almost adolescent readiness and a graceless but intoxicating spirit that nonchalantly dusts off the nostalgic and decadent languidness of vintage shoegazers.

 It’s the unexpected leap backwards, the unforeseen and somewhat unsettling slip that makes us lose our balance, the lost style you believed was enclosed in a few pearls of the past or forgotten forever.

The Manhattan Love Suicides deliver a nostalgic and whimsical shoegaze and fuzz pop album that revisits 80s indiepop with youthful energy. Featuring dreamy vocals and layered guitar work, the Leeds-based band blends noise rock with melodic, melancholic tunes. The review praises their playful yet imperfect charm and references influences like My Bloody Valentine and Jesus & Mary Chain. This album is a compelling revival of vintage shoegaze and indie sounds imbued with a distinct adolescent spirit. Discover the magical blend of nostalgic shoegaze and indie pop—listen to The Manhattan Love Suicides now!

 "It's dazzling like the empty road on the cover. It's dusty and luminous, it's sweet and it hurts."

 "Such a modest acoustic production that its disarming sweetness captivates you against your will."

The review explores the intimate and melancholic nature of The Jesus & Mary Chain's 'Stoned & Dethroned,' highlighting its acoustic simplicity and emotional depth. It contrasts this album's restrained style with the band's earlier, more aggressive sound. The presence of guest artists like Hope Sandoval and Shane MacGowan adds to the album's atmospheric charm. Despite initial resistance, the album's sweet, haunting melodies captivate and resonate deeply. Dive into 'Stoned & Dethroned' and experience The Jesus & Mary Chain’s haunting acoustic depths today!