Secret Attraction – All Night
Secret Attraction is the project of Phoenix/Arizona-based producer Derek Wise. Starting 2014 with debut EP Desire, Wise is now 5 EP’s into his Secret Attraction project. In …
Tag: dreampop
Sweetsoak – Stained Hands
Sweetsoak is a five piece shoegaze outfit from Seattle. Originally, a solo project of guitarist/vocalist Omar Lizarraga, the band is now completed by Brittany Garcia …
MMBLR – That Breeze
“That Breeze“ is a track that reminded me of the kind of thing that Austin based duo Hovvdy do: kinda dreamy but simple, sober and organic …
Fanclub – All the Same
Last year we were introduced to Texas trio Fanclub who landed on the dreampop scene with three singles of catchy electronic tinged dreampop. Some bands …
Heavy Heart – Bed Bug
I introduced London-based indie-poppers Heavy Heart on FAR in October 2016 in a feature and interview with singer Anna (http://fadeawayradiate.com/2016/10/meeting-heavy-heart). Today they share a new, excellent …
Shiny Happy Records Tapes: the spirit of DIY alive in Indonesia
Some time ago the label Shiny Happy Records was recommended to me by Gregory Harrigan (from the band The Skating Party) as a small DIY cassette label with a …
Cathedral Bells – Ethereal Shadow
This is the second single I have had the pleasure of reviewing from Florida based Cathedral Bells, which is the newest project from Matthew Messore, …
Tallies – ST album & Interview
We introduced Tallies earlier last year with their single “Trouble” here on FAR. Our “correspondent” Dane Di Pierro recently went to see them and probed …
Elsa – ST
In the summer of 2012 Toronto’s Jonathan Rogers began recording his solo music under then moniker Elsa, named after his brother’s pet cat. Over the …
Foliage & Andrew Younker – Split EP
Andrew Younker and Manuel Joseph Walker (AKA Foliage) have charted a similar course in the world of bedroom produced indie pop so perhaps it was …
Oslo Oscillator – City Nomads
I introduced Oslo Oscillator on Fadeawayradiate last year. The band has been tantalizing us with demos and singles for some years now, but the release …
Fadeawayradiate End of Year Song List 2018
Well, it’s that time of the year again! Time for lists! This time we decided to skip whole album/EP’s and we made a top 5 …
Fanclub – Stranger
Austin based trio Fanclub have released their third in a series of brilliant singles titled “Stranger”. Building on a simple synth motif and guitars urged …
Men I Trust – Say, Can You Hear
Men I Trust, are a dreampop trio from Montreal (Canada) that started out in 2014 and consists of Emm(anuelle) Proulx (guitar/vocals), Jessy Caron (bass), Dragos …
Tallies – Trouble
With their debut album out 11th Jan 2019 via Fear of Missing Out Records, Toronto-based jangle-pop outfit Tallies are sharing their latest single “Trouble”. The …
Marble Arch – I’m On My Way
I know I do go on about current dreampop bands sounding formulaic etc. but once in a while I find a track in my inbox …
Softer Still – Nuances
Surrey’s purveyors of gentle blissed out indie pop, Softer Still have been teasing us with singles and EPs the last couple of years, but this …
The Strange Creatures – Phantasms
Manilla based The Strange Creatures have got to be the most endearing outfit in dreampop-land! Not only do they have the most adorable happy-pill sound …
Piroshka – Everlastingly Yours
On the first of October, the bomb dropped that Piroshka, an ex shoegaze/britpop allstar-band had formed, and of course everybody went nuts! The four people in …
Cathedral Bells – A Passing Phase
As late Fall descends on the Midwestern US, I find myself needing bright and shiny tunes to help ease in that transition. “A Passing Phase” …
Hypnagogica: new psychedelica in slumberland
Recently, I have been noticing this little sub-niche within the dreampop genre that is usually listed as neo-psychedelica (which, officially, was a “diverse genre of psychedelic …
The Daysleepers – Creation
In 2005 I was twenty years old and just starting my love affair with shoegaze and dream pop. While swapping CDs and mp3s with my …
Softer Still – Turtle Bay video/single
Softer Still are fam to Fadeawayradiate by now! Grant Williams, his girlfriend Ellie O’Shea and chums had quite a few features on here and also …
Amber Arcades – European Heartbreak
Dutch dreampop outfit Amber Arcades release their second album, European Heartbreak, on 28th September 2018 via Heavenly Recordings. The album was recorded and co-produced in LA with Chris Cohen from Deerhoof and in …
The Churchhill Garden – Bittersweet
Although there is 7 thousand miles of distance and a 7 hour time difference between them, creating divinely intimate music has no tangible boundaries for …
The Maria’s – Cariño
“Cariño” is the latest single/video of the LA based The Marias’ forthcoming second EP, Superclean Volume II, which will be out in out in September …
Andrew Younker – Well Wishes
Michigan based Andrew Younker is only 21 now, but Well Wishes was released with French label Hidden Bay Records on cassette tape (who also released …
Sobs – Telltale Signs
The on the far side of the world lies a small record label in Singapore called Middle Class Cigars. With only four artists on their …
Summer Singles: Part 1
Summer is halfway over already and maybe you’ve been busy enjoying the pool and barbecues too much to notice all of the brilliant singles released …
Harrison Lipton – Loveliness
Harrison’s Lipton has captivated us with his sensual and heartfelt debut album “Loveliness.” His dynamic gospel trained voice compliments the soft downtempo synth beats …
Vinyl Williams – Opal
The surreal pyramid dream-palace of an album that is Vinyl Williams‘ “Opal” begins to take form with “Sanctuary Spells“, a jittery but tranquil jazzy piece …
Young Scum S/T & Interview
Last year while trying book my band a show in Richmond I was furiously searching the Internet for some exciting bands to share the stage …
Snail Mail – Lush
Bedroom diary confessionals in indie music can be a risky path for a songwriter to venture down. The wrong delivery can easily put listeners off …
Washed Out – Face Up
Washed Out’s recently released single produced for “Adult Swim“, “Face Up” reminds us why Ernest Green out stands apart from other dream pop artists: his …
Oslo Oscillator – Newlands
I introduced Norwegian band Oslo Oscillator on here last year (Article Norway Calling ). To refresh the memory: Oslo Oscillator makes- in their own words …
Hatchie – Sugar & Spice EP
Australian indie darling Harriette Pilbeam is releasing her first, 5-track EP under the monniker Hatchie, on May 25th via Heavenly Recordings. To recap: since the feature I did on …
Chromatics – Black Walls
On May 16th, Portland-based four piece Chromatics (Ruth Radelet, Johnny Jewel, Adam Miller & Nat Walker), share their new track/ video “Black Walls” and confirm …
Margot – Desensitised
Yours truly, like most other people, had never heard of the London-based quintet Margot, until I heard “Desensitised” played on the rather wonderful podcast Near Perfect Pitch …
Nah … – Summer’s Failing EP
Indiepop duo Nah… , who are based in Amsterdam in Munster, have released their debut EP “Summer’s Failing”, and it’s everything that fans of dreampop and …
Stephen’s Shore – September Love
September Love by Stephen’s Shore Summer might be a few months away, but Stephen’s Shore is here to fill that void for you with breezy …
Amusement Parks on Fire – All the New Ends
Before I listened “All the New Ends”, I took another audial gander at Amusement Parks on Fire’s back catalog. Their early releases are a perfect …
Orchid Mantis – Kulla Sunset
I have recently found myself looking for some newer Lo-fi Chill/Vaporwave, the likes of which were all the rage in the summer of 2009, when …
Flashes – Black Monday/Infinites double-single
Black Monday / Infinites by Flashes Flashes are a “four-sometimes-five” piece band based in Cornwall (UK), self-described as playing “dreamy grunge-infused noise-pop” influenced by Sonic …
Boy Pablo – Losing You
Boy Pablo are Pablo Muñoz, a 19-year-old teenager from Norway with a Chilean background, and Declan Mckenna and Gus Dapperton, his best friends. Together they …
The Day – Leave the Dark
I am quite ruthless in my search through new indie tracks. I always look for a certain sound, a certain “je-ne-sais-quoi”. That doesn’t mean that …
Dayflower – Daisy Age (single and video)
Daisy Age by Dayflower By now, British band Dayflower have become a household name on Fadeawayradiate! It all started when the late Chris Tressler, a …
Candace – “New Ruins”
It is amazing to hear a band evolve right before your ears. I had to take a listen at Candace’s previous releases to get a …
Bolinas – Casa
Subtle is the word that springs to mind when I listen to Bolinas‘ latest song “Casa” (or any Bolinas song for that matter) and subtlety …
Camilo Beltran – Whispers
I recently got this subtle gem of a song submitted that was too precious not to pay attention to: “Whispers” is a brief, temperate track …
Hatchie – Sure
Hatchie‘s single “Sure” was already released in November last year, but I came across it recently and wasn’t able to resist its catchy flashback-to-the-90’s vibes. …
North West – Sun
Etheral, London-based duo Northwest (Ignacio Simón & Mariuca García-Lomas) want to show you their latest creation/single/video (ironically?) called “Sun“. NorthWest: “Sun” is our brainchild and so it’s difficult …
Amber Clouds – Perhaps Tomorrow
I came across Oslo based Amber Clouds’ single “Let’s Meet In Air“via a repost of another talented compatriot, called Måke, which we have paid some attention to in …
Gaze Girls Talk
2107 has been quite an eventful year for women in general: millions of women marched against the inauguration of Trump and later, again millions stood up …
Sun System – Ways we Meet
Phoenix band Sun System have a brand of indie Dreampop that is catchy and clean, with a slight resemblance to the likes of Chicago’s Shoegaze …
Gingerlys S/T
Sometimes keeping up with all the music that comes out is the hardest thing, and often, a lot of bands, or even small hypes, just …
UK Cinema – English Girls
Canadian quintet UK Cinema released their first single “English Girls” on digital format on the 2nd of November along with a new video, directed and shot …
Bolinas – Vacation & Angostura
Bolinas are a dreampop quartet I came across by accident on Soundcloud suggestions, and immediately adored! The band, and their perfectly sultry beachy sound, are obviously …
AKWUAR – Millions of Same Faces
We are pleased to introduce you to a whole new name in indie-dom and present this first single/ video release by DIY indie project AKWUAR. The …
Dreampop: from Cocteau to Craft Spells
As some of you know, I curate a Dreampop (Jangle and Twee) music group on Facebook and I do notice that the term “dreampop” in …
Light upon Brief Candles
Today marks a little bit of post-show depression for me, as I just wrapped up the concert weekend that I look forward to most here …
Japanese Breakfast – Soft Sounds from Another Planet live & highlights
Japanese Breakfast was one of the last bands on the line-up of the 25th anniversary London Calling edition (yes,yours truly was there at the very …
The Morelings – Same Century
Imagine if you stumbled across a mystical place, somewhere between the light and dark. Here a dense fog covers the ground but is punctured by …
Surf Rock is Dead – We Have No Friends? EP
Brooklyn based dreampop duo Surf Rock is Dead are Kevin Pariso and Joel Witenberg. The duo have spent the last two years experimenting in order …
Airiel – Molten Young Lovers
The long awaited, highly anticipated full length new release from Chicago Shoegaze outfit, Airiel is almost upon us. If you are anything like me, you …
Close Encounter – Fade Away…
Aaah…. Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a blog Anthem! And what could be a better than this magical mystery tune by Seattle based band Close …
The Morelings – We Were (video/single)
SINGLE VIDEO RELEASE “WE WERE”: On September 12, Philly based dreampop duo The Morelings release the first single, “We Were,” from their debut LP “Same Century” set …
The Sorry Shop – Soft Spoken
“After a long time, we finally released our third full album. Based on a Dream Pop aesthetic but also flirting with the most iconic elements …
Pia Fraus – Field Ceremony album
Field Ceremony will be released in digital, CD and Vinyl LP on the 16th of October, between labels Seksound (Pia Fraus’ own label, releasing …
Softer Still – Visions of You EP
Softer Still – Visions of You EP July 28th 2017 Club Fandango Softer Still‘s second EP “Visions Of You’” was released on 28th July. …
Violent Dreams – Scared of the Dark
Violent Dreams, “Scared of the Dark” released July 22, 2017, Every now and then, the Internet surprises me with the sounds of a budding band. …
Frankie Rose – Cage Tropical album
Cage Tropical Slumberland Records/Grey Market 11 August 2017 Phenomenon Frankie Rose, former member of Crystal Stilts, Dum Dum Girls, Vivian Girls and Beverly is finally …
Bye Bye Badman – Wave EP
Artist: Bye Bye Badman Album: Wave Released: April 29, 2017 Genre: K-pop Label/Distributor: Magic Strawberry sound Korean band Bye Bye Badman are an indie electro-pop …
Space4lease – “Must be Something” single
Space4Lease’s new song “Must Be Something” premiered on Friday July 14 comes as the first single of releases. They released their first EP “Hiraeth“ in November 2016. …
Dayflower – Sweet Georgia Gazes premiere!
The newest Dayflower single“Sweet Georgia Gazes”premiered today on Fadeawayradiate!!!: “Sweet Georgia Gazes” has a less fuzzy sound than “Neverfriend” and less psychey than the excellent …
Kingsbury – Emeralds
I came across this wonderful track because it was suggested as one new indie tracks on Spotify and it instantly hit me since it starts …
Hazel English Live at London Calling Festival 27-5-2017
Hazel English Live at London Calling Festival, Amsterdam/Paradiso 27-5-2017 Last minute guest list…arriving late…her music wafting towards me from somewhere, I follow my ears up …
Pia Fraus – That’s not all EP
Artist: Pia Fraus Title: That’s Not All Label: Seksound Record Label (Estonia) Released On: 29.05.2017 Format: CD In the fall of …
The Dream Eaters – We are a Curse review & interview
The Dream Eaters’ new release “We are a Curse” features folky dream pop a’la Beach House, with echoes of low fi in the vein of …
Spotlight: Northwest – Dimaryp
I already added their mesmerising track “Wind” to one of my playlists this year, and was an instantly hooked on their supernatural, atmospheric “poetry in …
New Dreampop Playlist Spring 2017
A new list of dewy fresh handpicked dreamtunes…
Pia Fraus – Cloudy Eyes / Rocketship – Outer Otherness Split 7″
Pia Fraus presents their new single ( March 2017) as a split 7” together with a new track from Rocketship on Estonian label Seksound. This split …
The Veldt live at The Riviera in Chicago March 11 2017
The Veldt played at The Riviera Theater in the historic Uptown neighborhood on the North side as part of their tour in support of their upcoming EP …
Lazy Legs Interview
Lazy Legs, a talented, playful, and kind trio from Chicago, played a noisey, fuzz-filled, shoegaze show at a DIY space in February. Lazy Legs are …
Lost Shoegaze Gems III : Ozean EP
Ozean is the shimmering, crystalline lost little child of Slowdive’s “just for a day” era, who offer us with this posthumous reissue a trio of …
Alternative Facts Compilation : 3 exclusive songs….
Alternative Facts is a brandnew compilation of shoegaze and dream pop artists in opposition to tyranny, and in support of civil liberties and women’s health. …
Video Premiere Seeing Up – Dayflower
“Seeing Up” is the third video from Dayflower, produced by the band as a visual companion to the song, which was originally released alongside “Neverfriend” …
Interview Shimmer DJ Scary Lady Sarah and DJ Philly Peroxide
The Chicago shoegaze and dreampop scene goes back decades and continues to thrive with a loyal following of fans and bands. With staple bands like …
Single of the Week : The Death of Pop – Like Always
The Death of Pop – Like Always Released February 17, 2017 Spider’s Island I am very pleased to present this brilliant, new single of my …
Whimsical – Sleep to Dream
Whimsical – “Sleep to Dream” Release date: February 24, 2017 Label: Saint Marie Records 1. Love Me 2. Lost And Found 3. Surreal 4. Flutter Echo …
Dream of Poppies playlist
Dream of Poppies playlist : 10 current dreampop gems
Drab Majesty – The Demonstration
Drab Majesty – The Demonstration Released: January 20th 2017 Label: Dais Records Stark, beautiful, and poignant; the much-anticipated release from Los Angeles two-piece Drab Majesty …
Softer Still EP
RELEASE DATE: Out Now TYPE: Digital EP LABEL: Label Fandango Track Listing 1. Eulogy 2. New Age 3. Bliss 4. Company I came across Softer …
A Thousand Hours – The Desolate Hour single
A Thousand Hours are Red Collier – vocals, guitar, keyboards, production; Demi Haynes – vocals, guitar and bass and Albert Gresens – guitar, bass There are some songs which are like …
Violentene – Denial EP
Artist: Violentene Title : Denial Label : Digital Zen Country: Canada Format: Digital Release Date: Feb 24, 2017 Violentene are veteran musician/producer/ex-leader of past …
New Slowdive Single!!!! – Star Roving
Fresh from the press: after almost two decades of wandering space since their last few releases and a long breakup, Slowdive returns to our galaxy …
The Marbles Jackson – Ten Million Suns Single
After their debut album “Notes To The Dust“, Londoners ( Hackney) The Marbles Jackson release a new single called “Ten Million Suns” / “Wish For” on 26th …
Sunshade – Souvenir & Interview with Mathieu & JC
Sunshade are an Indiepop duo from France, consisting of two guys with the most exotic sounding surnames: Mathieu Rivalan and J.C Valleran. Their blend is …
Sound Smiths: 12 shoegaze /dreampop artists on their favourite tools….
Sound Smiths: 12 shoegaze /dreampop artists on their favourite tools…. To celebrate the guitar & guitar-pedal/effect as the foundation for the magnificent sonic soundscapes created …
Single of the Week: Cascadia Fault Line – “Paper Stars”
Cascadia Fault Line are a brandnew, 4 piece shoegaze/dreampop band formed very recently in Liverpool, home of one of my most beloved bands. Cascadia Fault …
Top 10 indie releases 2016
The year has nearly gone…to the majority it wasn’t a good year. And that is an understatement. Surely strange things went on: politics weren’t too …