
Bantom Woods
Though relatively new as a project, Bantom Woods are far from newcomers. The group is comprised of longtime veterans of Austin’s indie rock ecosystem: Jeff Black, John Hu...
The best dream-pop artists featured on Release Wave

Though relatively new as a project, Bantom Woods are far from newcomers. The group is comprised of longtime veterans of Austin’s indie rock ecosystem: Jeff Black, John Hu...

Slow Pulp are an indie rock four-piece from Madison, Wisconsin, now based in Chicago — Emily Massey (vocals/guitar), Henry Stoehr (guitar), Alex Leeds (bass), and Teddy M...

Originating from an era where dreamy melodies fuse seamlessly with elements of shoegaze and indie rock, Wishy is a captivating group poised to release their sophomore LP...

Waves Crashing is an Olympia, Washington-based alternative indie-rock trio formed in 2019, known for blending 80s/90s alt-rock nostalgia, shoegaze and dream pop textures...

Immanu El is a Swedish dreamy post-rock band formed in 2004 in Jönköping by brothers Claes and Per Strängberg, known for blending ambient, indie/dream-pop, and atmospheri...

The Dreamtoday, a Massachusetts-based band, combines shoegaze and emo influences to create a powerful, textured sound reminiscent of My Bloody Valentine and modern acts l...

Mad Honey is an Oklahoma City-based indie/dream-pop and shoegaze band formed in 2018, known for a "dark, yearning, and hazy" sound. Founded by Tiff Sutcliffe and Branden...

Lovewell is an emo/alternative rock band hailing from Massachusetts and New Hampshire, formed in late 2018. The band, consisting of members Mark Palladino and Joe Bradsha...

Nothing is an American shoegaze band formed in 2010 by vocalist-guitarist Domenic "Nicky" Palermo. The band has had a revolving lineup throughout its career, with Palermo...

Joyer is a Brooklyn-and-Boston-based band formed in New Jersey in 2017 by brothers Nick and Shane Sullivan. Their music blends shoegaze and slow core with memorable melod...

Side Hug is a Chicago-based indie band blending heartfelt songwriting with shimmering guitars and artful textures. Emerging from the city’s DIY scene, the group—led by vo...

Rocket is an indie rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2021, known for their 90s-inspired sound with influences from shoegaze and alt-rock. The band consists of Alithea Tu...

Warper is an alternative rock band from Colorado, formed by Jack McManaman (vocals, guitar, bass, songwriter) and Adam Gilsdorf (drums). Based in Loveland, the group has...

Winter is the musical project of Samira Winter who plays a combination of alternative rock, shoegaze, dream pop and indie pop. The singer-songwriter and guitarist has bee...

TAPE TRASH is a Norwegian duo comprised of Anders Magnor Killerud and Kristofer Mathias Staxrud. Drawing inspiration from the music that first sparked their passion for p...

Slow Crush is a Belgian shoegaze band known for their contrasting sounds, blending ethereal dream pop with crushing walls of noise. Formed in 2017, they've gained global...

Highspire was a shoegaze staple of the early 2000’s international shoegaze scene via early internet music sites, filesharing, and releases on compilations like Losing Tod...

Hotline TNT is a New York based noise-pop band that play their own brand of melodic shoegaze and grunge pop combined with elements of dream-pop and loud fuzzed out anthem...

Keep is an alternative rock band from Richmond, VA that was formed in 2013 and who's sound is heavily rooted in shoegaze, dream pop, 80s new wave, and 90s inspired altern...

Juicin is a Chicago-based rock group consisting of Ryan Davis (Sleepwalk, Astrobrite) and Tyler Gargula (Sleepwalk, Muted Color). Started in 2022 as a side project, we we...