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A music blog focused on shoegaze, psych and post rock.....and anything else I like! Find me here. https://static-sounds-club.link.cam

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · 4h

Julia's War Recordings seem to have the Midas touch of late! Latest release that I’m obsessing over is “Come Back Down” the latest album from Total Wife! This album is so incredibly creative I can’t stop playing it! Check my breakdown on the blog now! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/10/15/t...

Total Wife – Come Back Down

Total Wife’s album “Come Back Down” blends intimacy and intensity, showcasing their unique sound through diverse tracks. It explores themes of dreams, emotions, and the interplay …

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · 2d

Bonus blog today with the news that Imogen Heap is set to reissue her groundbreaking “Speak For Yourself” album remastered for its 20th anniversary as well as releasing a new single I couldn’t sit on this one! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/10/12/i...

Imogen Heap – Aftercare / Speak For Yourself (20th Anniversary Remaster)

I still remember the first time I heard ‘Hide and Seek’, years ago, half-awake in front of the TV. That vocoder voice, that strange stillness that filled the room. It got under my skin in a way few…

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · 4d

Out today the new album from Australian gazers supreme Trillion! It’s a fuzz-soaked, heart-on-sleeve shoegaze record that’s pure joy start to finish. Head over to the blog to checkout my in depth breakdown. staticsoundsclub.com/2025/10/10/t...

Trillion – Feel Alright

Trillion’s new album, “Feel Alright,” showcases their growth and magic through rich melodies and emotional depth, blending classic shoegaze influences with fresh pop sensibilities…

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · 7d

I have another answer to the question “Why do you love shoegaze so much?” 我夢見長頸鹿對我說 The Giraffe Told Me In My Dream have released their new ‘Velvet Distortion” EP and it’s perfection!! C’mon!!! Give us a vinyl release ! Check it out on the blog now! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/10/06/t...

The Giraffe Told Me in My Dream — Velvet Distortion EP

The Giraffe Told Me in My Dream’s Velvet Distortion EP showcases a captivating blend of shoegaze and dream-pop, marked by emotional depth and atmospheric textures, enhancing their cult appeal…

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · 11d

Been glued to Automatic’s new album “Is It Now?” all week. Every time I think I’ve picked a favourite track another one sneaks up on me. Ridiculously good. Check it out in the blog now! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/10/03/a...

Automatic – Is It Now?

Automatic’s album “Is It Now?” blends infectious grooves with unease, showcasing their evolution from raw beginnings. The tracks urge movement while intertwining themes of joy, pa…

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · 13d

Marina Yozora returns with another heavenly slice of dream pop! ‘Touché’ is out later this week and I got a sneak peek! Head over the blog to find out more. staticsoundsclub.com/2025/10/01/m...

Marina Yozora – Touché

Marina Yozora, a rising dream pop artist, blends her multicultural background in her new single ‘Touché,’ reflecting nostalgia and love while inviting listeners into her intimate musical journey.…

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · 17d

Just spent the week soaking up Joyers new album “On The Other End of the Line”. One of the year’s best noisy gems? Check out the blog to find out!! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/09/28/j...

Joyer – On The Other End of the Line

Joyer’s new album, On The Other End of the Line, explores distance and connection, offering an immersive listening experience with varied sounds and emotional depth, marking their most ambiti…

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · 20d

I’m sharing a pretty special album today! “We’re Headed To The Lake” is the new album from Guitar and if you like your slacker grungey gazey indie then you need to hear this one! Mon over to the blog to find out more! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/09/24/g...

Guitar – We’re Headed to the Lake

Guitar, led by Saia Kuli, transcends genres with their album “We’re Headed to the Lake,” blending humor and emotion in an unpredictable, compelling listening experience that showcases a…

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · 23d

It’s nearly time to “Get Weak” because Glimmer are about to drop their debut album!! This is cracking grungwy gaze and I break it down track by track on the blog now! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/09/21/g...

Glimmer – Get Weak

Formed in 2023, Glimmer blends shoegaze, grunge, and dream pop, resonating with 90s nostalgia. Their debut album, “Get Weak,” features dynamic tracks exploring contrasts of heaviness an…

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · 26d

We are one week out from the release of the self titled debut album from Scotland’s best new band The Cords! I take a deep dive into each track over on the blog now! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/09/19/t...

The Cords – The Cords

The Tedeschi sisters, Eva and Grace, form The Cords, a vibrant indiepop band from Scotland, showcasing raw talent through confident performances and engaging melodies in their highly anticipated de…

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · 27d

I’ve really been enjoying the new EP from TTSSFU!! It’s literally Blown my mind! See what I did there ??? Check it out on the blog now!! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/09/17/t...

TTSSFU – Blown EP

Tasmin Stephens returns with her EP “Blown,” showcasing raw, grungy tracks that capture the chaos of youth and relationships. It’s an imperfect, celebratory reflection on life&#82…

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · Sep 14

Skep Wax Records are on fire at the moment! Just out is the debut single from Tulpa! Head over to the blog and I’ll tell ya all about it!! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/09/14/t...

Tulpa – Let’s Make A Tulpa!

Tulpa are a Leeds four piece already making a lot of noise before even releasing a single. That might sound completely nuts, but word spread fast when Marc Riley and Gideon Coe invited them in for …

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · Sep 12

Laveda have gone through a massive transformation to bring us their latest album “Love, Darla”! From dreamy to dissonance! What they’ve crafted is breathtaking! Come read about it on the blog now! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/09/12/l...

Laveda – Love, Darla

Laveda, formed in Albany and now based in Queens, evolves in their latest album, Love, Darla. The record captures chaotic urban vibes, balancing harsh sounds with intimacy, showcasing their musical…

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · Sep 10

🌸 Trillium has landed.
Chatham Rise deliver a psychedelic shoegaze journey full of glowing textures, dreamy vocals and unforgettable moments.
I break it all down on the blog now! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/09/09/c...

Chatham Rise – Trillium

Chatham Rise’s new album “Trillium” blends shoegaze, psychedelic rock, and space rock, featuring guest artists and showcasing their evolving sound. Each track invites listeners in…

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · Sep 7

Come with me on a trip to the Magic Shoppe! The release of the “Resurrection Machine” EP is imminent! I break it down for you over on the blog now! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/09/07/m...

Magic Shoppe – Resurrection Machine EP

Magic Shoppe’s “Resurrection Machine” encapsulates the essence of shoegaze with heavy noise and raw textures. The EP balances classic influences and contemporary sounds, creating …

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · Sep 2

Today I have the honour of sharing the PREMIERE of the video for a very special single from Modern Time Machines! “Ornamental” was co written by someone very special indeed! Head over to the blog to find out who it is! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/09/02/m...

VIDEO PREMIERE – Modern Time Machines – Ornamental

Modern Time Machines release ‘Ornamental,’ a collaboration with late songwriter Allee Willis. This ethereal single blends shoegaze and nostalgia, capturing emotions while honoring her l…

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · Aug 31

Philadelphia is the home to some of shoegaze’s heaviest hitters! One more name to add that list is Nyxy Nyx! “Cult Classics Vol I” is about to blow your mind! While you wait head over and read all about it! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/08/31/n...

Nyxy Nyx – Cult Classics Vol. 1

Nyxy Nyx, formed in 2014, releases “Cult Classics Vol. 1”, their first studio album, maintaining their elusive nature while presenting haunting melodies and unpredictability, balancing …

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · Aug 29

Just out today the new album from shoegaze titans SLOW CRUSH!! “Thirst” is by far their most emotional album to date! Come find out more on the blog now! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/08/29/s...

Slow Crush – Thirst

Slow Crush’s album “Thirst” showcases a blend of heaviness and vulnerability, exploring themes of desire and connection through innovative soundscapes and emotional depth, marking…

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · Aug 27

You will probably be all over the debut album from Everything Else, but for those still to dabble allow me to introduce you to their dreamy shoegaze sound! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/08/27/e...

Everything Else – Another One Making Clouds

Everything Else, a Liverpool duo, captures youthful emotion in their debut album “Another One Making Clouds.” It’s a raw, captivating shoegaze record that balances scale and intim…

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · Aug 24

Out this weekend some lysergic summer fun from the amazing Spaceface! Containing a definitive cover of “Bittersweet Symphony”, could it be better than the original…..? C’mon over and find out.

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Spaceface – Lunar Manor

Spaceface’s album “Lunar Manor” blends dreamy psychedelia with funk and playful, introspective lyrics. Over twelve years, the band encapsulates joy amid chaos, inviting listeners …

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · Aug 21

Very proud to be sharing the WORLD PREMIERE of the video for “Hours” the new single from Selkie!! A song many years in the making it blew my mind on first listen! Come on over to the blog and find out more! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/08/21/s...

Video Premiere – Selkie – Hours

Kristina Cox, known as Selkie, evolves her sound through experiences across continents. Her single ‘Hours,’ rooted in a long-distance relationship, reflects connection and intimacy, showcasing her …

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · Aug 19

We are mere days away from the release of “Love Pedals” the new album from @thestargazerlilies.bsky.social ! I have been given a sneak peek and my god it’s amazing!! Come find out more….. staticsoundsclub.com/2025/08/19/t...

The Stargazer Lilies – Love Pedals

The Stargazer Lilies’ album Love Pedals immerses listeners in a captivating soundscape that entwines shoegaze and psychedelia, blending rich textures and intimate melodies, leaving an unforgettable…

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · Aug 17

Honestly I’m gobsmacked!!
Thank you so much to everyone who reads my blogs. Thank you to all the bands and labels that trust me with their precious music way ahead of release dates !! Thank you to everyone who likes and shares my socials posts!! Legends one and all!!
Here’s to the next five 🍻!!

Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · Aug 17

Static Sounds Club is five years old today!! There’s some bonkers stats that has created !! In that time I’ve published 277 blogs! They have generated over 40,000 views from over 27,000 visitors !!

Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · Aug 17

Man I’m so late with this due to my own clerical error!! Here’s the latest album from psychgazers Space Waves! “On & On” is a cracking listen! Head over the blog now to find out why! staticsoundsclub.com/2025/08/17/s...

Space Waves – On & On

Space Waves, formed by Kelley and Sarah Bourland, deliver their eighth album “On & On,” blending psych rock and shoegaze. It features a mix of introspective tracks and vibrant sound…

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