Reviews
Air Formation (2010)
Nothing to Wish For (Nothing to Lose)
Superb fourth album from Brighton-based shoegazing/post rock group, Air Formation
Air Formation (2007)
It's Over Now
Massive-sounding space/post rock on latest vinyl only single from Sussex-based group Air Formation
Air Formation (2007)
Daylight Storms
Impressively eclectic collection of soundscapes on fifth album from largely instrumental Brighton-based post rockers and former Pennyblackmusic Bands Night stars, Air Formation
Air Formation (2005)
57 Octaves Below
Perfect dream rock on Brighton band air Formation's new EP which brings back memories of Slowdive, Ride and my Bloody Valentine
Air Formation (2015)
Were We Ever Here
Excellent limited edition twelve inch coloured vinyl comeback EP from Brighton space rock band, Air Formation.
Daniel Land and the Modern Painters (2012)
The Space Between Us
Enticing second album from Manchester-based shoegazing/ambient act, Daniel Land and the Modern Painters
Deep Cut (2011)
Something’s Got To Give
Fantastic psychedelic-influenced new EP from former Revolver front man Mat Flint's latest band, Deep Cut
Exit Calm (2013)
The Future Isn't What It Used To Be
Anthemic rock on powerful second album from gripping Barnsley-based outfit, Exit Calm
Exit Calm (2008)
We're On Our Own
Fine second single from South Yorkshire-based shoegazing band, Exit Calm
Exit Calm (2010)
Exit Calm
Fine self-titled debut album from Yorkshire-based band Exit Calm, which combines together in its influences the best moments of Echo and the Bunnymen and the Verve
Is Bliss (2016)
Velvet Dreams
Blissed out shoegaze/psychedelia on debut 12 inch vinyl only EP from Portsmouth-based band Is Bliss
Pinkshinyultrablast (2015)
Everything Else Matters
Outstanding debut album from St. Petersburg-based shoegazing band, Pinkshinyultrablast
Pinkshinyultrablast (2016)
Grandfeathered
Magnificent second album from St Petersburg-based shoegazing act, Pinkshinyultrablast
Pinkshinyultrablast (2016)
Grandfeathered
Ringo Deathstarr (2016)
Pure Mood
Sublime third album from Austin, Texas-based shoegazing/psychedelic act, Ringo Deathstarr
Ringo Deathstarr (2011)
Shadow EP
Mixed new EP from Texan noise pop/shoegazing outfit Ringo Deathstarr which has been released on coloured and scented ten inch vinyl
Ringo Deathstarr (2011)
Colour Trip
Fine debut album from promising Texan noise pop/shoegazing three piece, Ringo Deathstarr
Ringo Deathstarr (2012)
Mauve
Excellent second album which proves to be a massive step forward for Austin-based shoegaze act, Ringo Deathstarr
Spotlight Kid (2006)
Departure
Excellent shoegazing rock on debut album frem Spotlight Kid, the new project of ex-Six by Seven member, Chris Davies, and former Bent singer, Katy Heath
Taffy (2012)
Caramel Sunset
Enjoyable and diverse debut album from Japanese shoegaze/indie pop group, Taffy.
Taffy (2013)
Lixiviate
Inventive and diverse second album from 90’s-influenced and Tokyo-based alternative rock and pop band, Taffy
Televise (2005)
Outside Out
Tripp and gorgeous first full release of former Slowdive drummer Simon Scott's new band Televise
Televise (2007)
Radiation Sound / Underwater
Trippy-sounding limited edition vinyl only remixes of two of the songs from former Slowdive member Simon Scott’s new band Televise’s debut album
Various (2006)
Never Lose That Feeling Volume 2
Superior compilation from London label Club AC30 which features covers of classic songs from the late 80's and early 90's shoegazing era by contemporary artists
Zephyrs (2010)
Fool of Regrets
Intelligent post-rock on long awaited fifth album from Edinburgh-based post-rock band, the Zephyrs
Related
Interviews
Club AC30
Interview with Robin Allport
Club AC30 is one of Britain's leading shoegazing record labels and club nights. Co-owner Robin Allport chats to Anthony Strutt about his label which has now put out over fifty albums and singles including releases by Exit Calm, Ringo Deathstarr, Air Formation and Model Morning
Pinkshinyultrablast
Interview
Anthony Strutt speaks to St. Petersburg shoegazing band Pinkshinyultrablast and recent Club AC30 signing at a gig in Leicester during their first visit to the UK
Live
Reverence 2
ICA, London, 26/11/2009
The 'Reverence 2' was a three day festival organised by the Club AC30 shoegazing label. On the first night, Anthony Strutt watches performances by the reformed Chapterhouse, Air Formation and Ulrich Schnauss