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These 10 bands represent the roots and future of shoegaze as we know it

We tip our hats to the British rock-critic cabal of yesteryear. Or maybe just to the person who coined the term “shoegaze.” In a pejorative sense, the term derives from musicians too introverted or weary to participate in the more animated aspects of “rocking out.” In the utilitarian mode of the word, it reflects the […]

Loathe bring the rock (and the roar) on “Screaming”–listen

Would you rather destroy an enemy or caress a loved one for hours? If you need a soundtrack for either act, Loathe have you covered. The British metalcore band are debuting a new track, “Screaming,” with AltPress today. “Much like its surrounding family of tracks, ‘Screaming’ offers a brand-new perspective and identity for Loathe,” guitarist […]

Silverstein count down their top 10 albums of 2015

Silverstein bassist Billy Hamilton and drummer Paul Koehler—A.K.A., the Canadian-est of the Canadians (except maybe Northcote)—count down their top 10 albums of the year. From Sufjan Stevens, Father John Misty, Deafheaven and Swervedriver to Ryan Adams' Taylor Swift cover album, their picks are varied and all worth checking out if you haven't given them a […]

10 New Songs You Need To Hear From February 2015

Sometimes the rock world can get noisy, and we don’t just mean in decibels or fuzz. Often the signal-to-noise ratio is more noise than signal. But no worries: We read, listen to and watch everything so we can sort it for you. Here are some of our favorite new songs and videos of February 2015. […]

Swervedriver announce spring tour dates

British shoegazers Swervedriver have announced details for their North American tour in the spring of 2015. Their fifth studio album will likely be out in time for the dates. On October 28, 2014, the band tweeted: “What's happening? Mastering the album, that's what…” At the end of 2013, the band released their first new music in fifteen years, […]

Swervedriver stream new seven-inch single, "Deep Wound"

British shoegaze-influenced rockers Swervedriver have released their first new music in fifteen years, 1998's 99th Dream to be exact. “Deep Wound” and “Dub Wound” are the resulting pair, and the former features backup vocals from Ride's Mark Gardener. Vinyl is available now from Australia-based label Tym Records, and the single is digitally available from Bandcamp (streaming […]