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Playlist Breakdown: “Slowbleed” by Alison’s Halo
Listen now (4 mins) | A prime example of Arizona’s “beautiful noise” scene.
Sep 20
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Playlist Breakdown: “Rutti” by Slowdive
Listen now (6 mins) | An elegant exercise in minimalism from the shoegaze legends whose stature has only grown with time.
Sep 10
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Playlist Breakdown: “Stare Into Light” by Velour 100
Listen now (6 mins) | A lovely bit of autumnal folk pop from Tooth & Nail Records’ more eclectic early days.
Aug 19
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Playlist Breakdown: “Dark Divine” by Fold Zandura
Listen now (3 mins) | An intense bit of shoegaze praise and worship from a pair of Christian industrial pioneers.
Jul 8
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Playlist Breakdown: “Write in Water” by Love Spirals Downwards
Listen now (3 mins) | A dreampop gem from one of Projekt Records’ most popular and successful artists.
Jun 12
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Playlist Breakdown: “Boys Don’t Matter” by Blueboy
Listen now (4 mins) | A heartache-filled twee masterpiece filled with breathy vocals, overwrought lyrics, and classical guitar flourishes.
May 20
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Playlist Breakdown: “Walk to the Water” by U2
Listen now | An abstract and impressionistic B-side that’s as affecting as any of the band’s beloved anthems.
Apr 21
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