Hatchie releases new video for Her Own Heart
The Australian muse Hatchie has released a new single and video for Her Own Heart off her debut album Keepsake. For those unfamiliar with Hatchie, imagine a combination of The Sundays and Cocteau Twins
The Churchill Garden deliver dreamy shoegaze cover of The Cure’s Halo
Singer Krissy Vanderwoude has been very busy these days. Within the last few months, she has released a new album with her band Whimsical and contributed guest vocals on the latest album from Black Swan Lane. Now, she has teamed up with The Churchhill Garden to cover one of their favorite songs from The Cure – Halo.
David Gray announces White Ladder 20th anniversary album and tour
David Gray has announced a 20th anniversary edition of his famed album White Ladder plus a world tour celebrating the anniversary.
This Day In History : Cocteau Twins release Treasure
On this day in history (November 1, 1984), Cocteau Twins released their 3rd studio album Treasure on 4AD
The Innocence Mission release On Your Side – first single from forthcoming See You Tomorrow album
In January, The Innocence Mission will release their 12th studio album titled See You Tomorrow on the Bella Union record label. The album can be pre-ordered now. Singer Karen Peris made a video for the first single on the album, On Your Side.
Shoegaze Sundays Weekly Update – Episode 21 (female dreampop edition)
Host Brenna Cavanaugh brings you her weekly review where she goes over the latest new music in the genres of Shoegaze, dreampop and related genres.
Song Of The Day : Daybehavior – There’s Nothing Else
Today’s song of the day is the new single, There’s Nothing Else, from Daybehavior. Daybehavior is the Stockholm band featuring the lovely vocals of Paulinda Crescentini.
Bat For Lashes release Desert Man in advance of Lost Girls album
This Friday, the much anticipated new album Lost Girls album from Bat For Lashes will be released. The band has just released the fifth single from the album titled Desert Man. This track has a thematic sound to it that reminds me of Morgan Kibby / M83 .
Thom Yorke releases Daily Battles single off of Motherless Brooklyn soundtrack
A new song from Thom Yorke called Daily Battles was released today. The song was recorded for the Ed Norton film Motherless Brooklyn.
Esthero announces Baby Steps single and vinyl release
Esthero has announced a nice single called Baby Steps with a b-side titled Gimme Some Time. This single will be released on 10″ vinyl and all pre-orders enable you to download digital copies of the songs immediately. The b-side will exclusive to vinyl purchasers.
Shelley Harland returns with a message for The Lonely
During the broadcast era of Strangeways Radio, singer-songwriter Shelley Harland was a staple on our airwaves with her solo track In The Dark and her collaborations with electronic artists Delerium and Sleepthief. She is now back with a new song with a very important message. The track is called The Lonely and it is beautiful and powerful with her vocals sounding as good as ever.
Dreampop Compilation: Beetles And Eggs And Blues
This weeks compilations feature the latest new releases in Dreampop, which contains a little trip hop and shoegaze elements to it as well . This features the return of Dido, Thievery Corporation and Bat For Lashes. Plus, music from Hatchie’s debut album which is quickly becoming a Strangeways favorite.