We always like spotlighting three worthy artists to the world and this week I believe we have another great trio. From Denver, Colorado we have the veteran shoegazers A Shoreline Dream, while we get a bit robotic synth post punk from Optic Sink out of Memphis and last but not least, the story of a … Read more
Colorado-based pprogressive shoegaze postpunk outfit A Shoreline Dream have a new EP out July 6 via Latenight Weeknight Records. For this release, frontman Ryan Policky (vocals, guitar, keys, bass) and Erik Jeffries (guitar) have reunited with the band’s original drummer Gabriel Ratliff. The lead single “Waitout” is a reflection of the current state of world … Read more
A Shoreline Dream The Silent Sunrise Latenight Weeknight Records [2014] Fire Note Says: A Shoreline Dream return to sweep you away with The Silent Sunrise. Album Review: What I enjoyed most about A Shoreline Dream‘s last project, the 333 EP collection was the influence behind the compiling. The first one released, Three, was influenced by … Read more
It is hard to believe that it has been eight years since A Shoreline Dream’s shoegazer debut record, Avoiding The Consequences, was released. TFN still holds a close bond to ASD as they were one of our first reviews in our debut year and one of the first bands that was “promoted” to us for … Read more
A Shoreline Dream333Latenight Weeknight Records [2012] A Shoreline Dream comes to us all the way for Denver, Colorado bringing with them a moody blend of ambient psych with a nice post-rock tinge. A neat idea, the 333 album was actually released as three separate EPs each bearing the name of 3. Once everything was said … Read more
A Shoreline DreamLosing Them All This TimeLatenight Weeknight Records [2011] I think that there are tons of music fans out there that just really don’t get the shoegaze movement. That is totally fine but this disconnect translates into a much more underground scene that makes it harder to discover new bands for all of those … Read more
A Shoreline DreamRecollections Of MemoryLatenight Weeknight Records [2009] Denver’s beloved shoegazers, A Shoreline Dream make a soundscaping return on their sophomore full length that is full of satisfying and concise numbers that rush you with their wall of sound only to find out they pass over you like a gentle wave. I know that first … Read more
A Shoreline DreamAvoiding The ConsequencesLatenight Weeknight Records [2006] There are certain key items I look for in a quality shoegaze album. 1) Hypnotic ambient sounds that melt and mix with each track transition. 2) Rhythm based layers of music that ultimately make you forget where you are. 3) Propulsive fuzzed out vocals that come and … Read more