Glimmer
Glimmer, a grungegaze band, consists of Jeff Moore (vocals, guitar), Jaye Moore (drums), Johnny Nicholls (guitar), and Kevin Dobbins (bass). The band, formed in February 2023 by cousins Jeff and Jaye Moore, in Brooklyn / Hudson Valley, NY. Their sound is described as a blend of grungy indie rock and shoegaze, that pairs layers of heavy guitars with dreamy, swirling reverb, and big melodic hooks. Heavily inspired by the sounds of 90s guitar fueled alternative rock, shoegaze and grunge in bands like The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Ride and Swervedriver.
RIYL: Narrow Head, Superheaven, The Smashing Pumpkins, Swervedriver, The Pains of Being Pure At Heart
News updates for Glimmer
NY Grungegaze band Glimmer announce debut LP "Get Weak" and release new single "Dissolve"
NY-based band grungegaze band Glimmer will release their debut LP, "Get Weak," on October 3rd, 2025, featuring 10 brand new tracks that mix 90s inspired alternative, grunge, shoegaze, and dream-pop influences with a modern twist. With latest singles "Dissolve" and "Sorrow Again" now available for streaming, Glimmer's sound draws parallels to 90s alt-rock icons like The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, and Foo Fighters along with shoegaze icons like Swervedriver, My Bloody Valentine and Ride, and will certainly cater to fans of the current shoegaze revival scene. Recorded in Brooklyn and mastered by Will Yip (Superheaven, Title Fight, Turnstile, Balance and Composure), the album promises a blend of heavy-hitting fuzzed out grungy anthems with ethereal and dreamy pop-leaning tracks, for a nostalgic yet contemporary listening experience. As evidence by the latest singles now streaming, Glimmer have a knack for crafting memorable hooks, buzzing guitar melodies and dream-like atmospheres. Check out the official album announcement along with the two latest singles from "Get Weak" streaming below, and be sure to pre-order the LP on their bandcamp page. And while you're waiting for the LP to drop in October, make sure you go back and listen to the five outstanding singles they released from 2023 to 2024 for another taste of what to expect from this band. This is definitely one we are excited about at ReleaseWave.com.
RIYL: The Smashing Pumpkins, Narrow Head, Glare, Superheaven, The Pains of Being Pure At Heart
Releases
Get Weak
October 3, 2025NY-based band grungegaze band Glimmer will release their debut LP, "Get Weak," on October 3rd, 2025, featuring 10 brand new tracks that mix 90s inspired alternative, grunge, shoegaze, and dream-pop influences with a modern twist. With singles like "Dissolve" and "Sorrow Again" available for streaming, Glimmer's sound draws parallels to 90s alt-rock icons like The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, and Foo Fighters along with shoegaze icons like Swervedriver, My Bloody Valentine and Ride, while also catering to fans of the current grungegaze/shoegaze revival scene. Recorded in Brooklyn and mastered by Will Yip, the album promises a blend of heavy-hitting fuzzed out anthems and ethereal pop-leaning tracks, for a nostalgic yet contemporary listening experience. As evidence by the latest singles now streaming, Glimmer have a knack for crafting memorable hooks, buzzing guitar melodies and dream-like atmospheres.
RIYL: The Smashing Pumpkins, Narrow Head, Glare, Superheaven, The Pains of Being Pure At Heart