Monthly Wave: Glare, Momma, Bedridden, Heaven, Heart Attack Man
April has some exciting new releases worth checking out, whether it's the shoegazy dream pop of Glare's debut LP, the 90s inspired alt rock of Momma, the noise pop of Bedridden, the pop punk of Heart Attack Man or the power popgaze of Heaven, be sure to check it all out.
Sunset Funeral
April 4, 2025The debut LP "Sunset Funeral" by Texas shoegazers Glare, set for release on April 4, 2025 via Sunday Drive Records + Deathwish Inc., is described as a blend of dreamy grief with heavily crushed textures. Drawing inspiration from 90s shoegaze and alternative rock bands like Slowdive, Drop Nineteens and Smashing Pumpkins, Glare offers a celestial sound of woozy and hazy guitars, crafted with a resourceful, DIY approach. Their music, encapsulating unspeakable grief and the process of mourning, incorporates a broad sonic pallete with walls of guitars and reverb, big floating melodies, dreamy soundscapes and hooks to go along with it. Described as music made by people whose feelings speak louder than their words, Glare is must-listen for fans of bands likeTrauma Ray, DIIV, Whirr and other 90s-inspired dreamy shoegaze / alt-rock.
Glare, a Texas shoegaze band, is set to release their debut LP "Sunset Funeral" on April 4 via Deathwish Inc. + Sunday Drive Records. The album delivers a blend of dreamy textures reminiscent of '90s shoegaze and alt rock greats like Slowdive and Smashing Pumpkins, appealing to fans of the genre's recent revival acts such as DIIV, Trauma Ray and Whirr.
Welcome To My Blue Sky
April 4, 2025Momma's upcoming album "Welcome to My Blue Sky" is set for release on April 4th, 2025, showcasing their viscerally charged sound with singles like the latest"I Want You (Fever)" and previously released "Ohio All The Time" now available on all streaming platforms. Recorded live with a focus on emotive and clean songwriting that inspires people to sing along, the album is described as 12 immaculately composed yet immediately potent songs by matching the raw urgency of rock with the sticky melodies and taut arrangements of pop—a dynamic born from their deepened commitment to finding the most direct vessel for their emotional expression. Drawing comparisons to The Breeders, Mannequin Pussy, Veruca Salt, Mannequin Pussy and Soccer Mommy, Momma's new release promises a bold leap forward in their unique musical voice.
The highly anticipated album "Welcome to My Blue Sky" by Momma, set for release on April 4th, 2025, showcases a blend of rock urgency and pop melodies in 12 potent tracks. Recorded at Studio G in Brooklyn, the album delves into deeply personal experiences of the band, delivering an exactingly realized work filled with emotional depth and sensitivity, akin to artists like Wishy, The Breeders, Veruca Salt and Soccer Mommy.
Dream Aloud
April 4, 2025Heaven, a power-popgaze band from NYC, is set to release their third album, "Dream Aloud," on April 4, 2025, through Little Cloud Records. The album marks their first LP in 7 years with most recent single "I Need You More Somehow" blending nostalgic melodies with reverb-filled guitars, offering a taste of the emotional journey and otherworldly sounds to expect from the upcoming album. Influenced by artists like Teenage Fanclub, The Lemonheads and Swervedriver, Heaven's dreamy yet introspective tracks showcase their evolution as a trio, with Matt Sumrow, Mikey Jones, and Sonia Manalili now shaping their most somnambulistic record yet.
Heaven announce their third album "Dream Aloud" out April 4, 2025, featuring the single "I Need You More Somehow" blending timeless melodies with reverb-driven guitar. Influenced by power-pop and shoegaze, the NYC-based trio's introspective tracks evoke artists like Teenage Fanclub, The Lemonheads, Swervedriver, and Ride.
Moths Strapped To Each Other's Backs
April 11, 2025Brooklyn based heavy rockers Bedridden is set to release their debut album "Moths Strapped to Each Other's Backs" on April 11, 2025, via Julai's War Recordings. The album is a collection of ten songs that delve into tumultuous adult life with a mix of fuzzed-out guitar riffs, influenced by a blend of 90s inspired shoegaze, punk, and indie / alt rock meant to be played loudly. On their debut LP, Bedridden's music mirrors a raw and confrontational energy similar to bands like Narrow Head, The Smashing Pumpkins, Hum, and Trauma Ray with buzzing guitars, and a range of tempos and dynamics.
Brooklyn noise-pop band Bedridden's debut album "Moths Strapped To Each Other’s Backs" offers ten aggressive tracks reflecting on adult life, dating, and survival, blending shoegaze, noise-pop, and punk influences. The album signifies a raw and confrontational musical journey with lyrical storytelling fueled by personal experiences and loud guitars. Fans of Narrow Head, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Hum will find a visceral and angsty resonance in Bedridden's sound.
Joyride The Pale Horse
April 25, 2025Heart Attack Man is releasing their 4th album "Joyride The Pale Horse" on April 25, 2025, introducing two new tracks now streaming titled “Laughing Without Smiling” and “Spit" from the forthcoming LP. The Cleveland trio's blend of palm-muted pop-punk guitar chords and introspective lyrics delves into existential themes, drawing comparisons to bands like Can't Swim, Sum 41, Pup and Micorwave with a nod to 90s heavy fuzzed out alt-rock and pop-punk influences. Across 12 tracks, fans can expect a dose of high energy, loud guitars and the monster hooks the band is known for.
Heart Attack Man will release their 4th album "Joyride The Pale Horse" on April 25, 2025, offering introspective lyrics set to a blend of pop-punk and alt-rock reminiscent of bands like Can't Swim and Sum 41. The album explores themes of life and death with a blend of optimistic and pessimistic tones, showcasing the band's evolution and sharpened sound since their emergence in 2014.
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