PARKWALKER, hailing from Germany and formed in 2018, crafts a captivating blend of emopop and slowcore that resonates with urban tranquility. Their sophomore album, "The Extra Mile," released on January 30, 2026, immerses listeners in a poetic exploration of city park serenity. Drawing influences from '90s bands like American Football and Rainer Maria, the quartet of Hannes, Nicola, Arnaud, and Armin weaves clean guitars, warm vocals, and introspective lyrics into a modern yet nostalgic sound that beckons you to pause, breathe, and savor the moment.

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 melodies. With their albums Sun Into Flies and Perfect Gray, they have now evolved towards a more expansive sound in their upcoming release Night Songs, featuring blowtorched guitars and hooky vocal cadences.

Fort Collins, CO based band Gleemer mixes indie / alt rock with dream pop, shoegaze and a splash of emo. The band is heavily influenced by the melodic guitar rock sounds from the 90s and is centered around Corey Coffman's layered and fuzzy guitar tones and melancholy vocal delivery. The band has released 4 full length LP's and 2 EPs, all of which are consistent while offering something new to their sound. The band is signed to Other People Records and are now gearing up to release their 5th LP in December 2024. Fans of Balance and Composure, Death Cab for Cutie, DIIV, Cloakroom and newer bands like Downward and Glare will enjoy Gleemer.

Ringing, the Brooklyn-based band led by Colton Walker, is set to release their debut album, 'another cycle in the cosmic wash,' on March 20, 2026. Their music, showcased in the new single 'incandescent,' delves into raw self-realization with a blend of sludgy guitars and introspective lyricism. Initially a solo project in 2020, Ringing has evolved into a powerhouse trio in the New York City scene, drawing influence from shoegaze antiquity while maintaining a brutalist edge reminiscent of artists like Bleary Eyed and Shower Curtain.

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 released multiple EPs and singles, gaining traction within the Colorado indie and shoegaze scene and will release their debut LP on Candlepin Records in October 2025. Warper's sound is characterized as "downer shoegaze" for its blend of heavy, distorted instrumentation and melancholy lyrics, a blend of alternative rock, shoegaze, dream pop and emo. The band frequently works with producer Corey Coffman, who records, mixes, and produces their releases in Loveland and sometimes provides backing vocals and percussion on some tracks.

some fear began as a solo endeavor in 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK when Branden “Bran” Palesano released a rough demo on Bandcamp. The project, initially driven by his solitary songwriting process—where he dwells on his thoughts and crafts chord progressions in one sitting—soon evolved into a full band. Bran’s vision was realized with the addition of Ray Morgan, Lennon Bramlett, and James Tunell, who added another dimension to the sound. The band’s sound can be described as chill and melancholic, a blend of slowcore and lo-fi rock that resonates with a profound sense of introspection. From a solitary project to a dynamic quartet, some fear continues to carve out a unique niche in the music scene with their deeply personal and genre-blending approach.

London slowcore band deathcrash, known for their distinctive blurry, slow-motion sound, is set to release their highly anticipated album Somersaults on February 27th via untitled (recs). With influences from the likes of the Jesus and Mary Chain, their music conveys fragility and intensity, as heard in their critically acclaimed previous albums Return and Less.

Garage Sale is an Australian indie rock band based in Melbourne. The band blends elements of fuzzy indie rock, dream pop, slowcore, alt-rock and shoegaze.