If you’re looking for the best new shoegaze track, Salvana‘s new single Desierta is the one. The electric guitar is equipped with dreamy, infectious tones that draw your brain right to the music. The vocals are beautifully layered, with both feminine and masculine vocals, gentle and ethereal. If you’re into artists like Slowdive and My Bloody Valentine, this track will align with you.
Matching the rhythmic melody in the vocals are the drums, which perfectly align with the energy of the song brought out by the guitars. From Spain, this band likes to break the boundaries of shoegaze, crossing into dreampop and post-rock. This single has been released along with another single, Espiral, which are both to be a part of their debut album coming out in the fall. Make sure to stay tuned for that.
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Next on our list is Mysterious Skin by Paradise Blossom, another indie, shoegaze track that intoxicated us. It begins with bright electric guitar melodies saturated in reverb and overdrive tones and deep, euphoric vocals, then leads to an exciting mid-climax. Maintained throughout the song are the hypnotic tones that make the instrumentals and vocals feel hauntingly serene.
It’s worth noting the richness in the vocals, encapsulating the feeling of missing someone. The moodiness of the song is brought out heavily through the electric guitar. The band, from Fresno, California, writes music as a coming-of-age story. Coming up are a few shows in California, and if you’re around the area, you won’t regret seeing them. We can’t wait to hear what comes next from them.
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This new single, called We Don’t Say It from Cambre, made a huge impression on us, mixing indie-rock with beautiful synth bedroom pop. If you’re a fan of MGMT or Vampire Weekend, you will resonate with this track. The vocals are gentle and calming, but still hold a deep, playful aspect to them, which elevates the meaning in the lyrics.
The synth holds a chord most of the song, which gives a reliable layer of sound for the vocals and guitar to balance off of, making the track sound well-rounded. Along with this single release, earlier in the year, this artist released their second EP, which we strongly encourage you to check out. Based in Philly, we are excited to see what happens next from this artist.
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We were absolutely captivated by this new single from Sleepers Club called Freakin Out. This track lifts your spirits with its upbeat, catchy guitar riffs and buzzing chords. With inviting melodies and playful, strong vocals, this track sticks out with its relatable themes. Those who are fans of Mac DeMarco and The Strokes will connect with this track for its gritty textures.
While this song is about grounding yourself, you’ll feel uplifted with its anthemic sounds. We appreciate the raw production style of this track and the creativity coming from its indie-rock and sleaze-pop influences. With the fun energy of this track, we can’t wait for what comes next from this artist.
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Next, another song that stuck out to us is from Goodnight House, a melancholy garage, indie rock track titled Affirmations. What’s distinctly special about this track is the dreamy, moody performances on the electric guitar and drums, along with the emotionally intense vocals, full of dark, sentimental feelings.
With reminiscent sounds of bands like Basement and Pavement, with the tone in the guitar and the energy in the drums, fans of those artists will love this track. The lush tones, layered deeply in harmonies and hypnotic rhythms, are the fascinating genius of this artist. With this single out and a few more released earlier this year, we hope this leads to something amazing from this artist.
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