Given the critical backlash and derision Shoegaze garnered in the nineties at the hands of the British music press and publications such as the NME and Select, who favoured bland sixties Britpop revivalism (Oasis, Blur, Supergrass take a bow), the resurgence in recent times has proven somewhat surprising. Continue reading
Nostalgist, photo by Shane Williams
On the verge of releasing their new album, Seattle post-punk shoegaze act Nostalgist have teamed up with Ghost Cult to present a full stream for Of Loves and Days Ago (Nostalgium Directive) due out on July 10th. To celebrate the release, the band is undertaking a West Coast tour starting this Friday, with a hometown show at Barboza with VibraGun and Winnebago. A full list of dates can be seen below. A haunting sonic throwback full of clever songcraft, hear Of Loves and Days Ago now:
Led by Asa Eisenhardt on vocals and guitar, Nostalgist also counts Connor Keogh on bass and Mark Knowles on drums in their ranks. Formed in late 2012, Of Loves and Days Ago is the follow up to 2013’s acclaimed Monochromantic EP, which featured Nick Bassett (Whirr, Nothing, Deafheaven) on lead guitar and engineered/mixed/mastered by Jack Shirley.
Of Loves and Days Ago track listing
1. Cold Open
2. Pull of the Plow
3. Dreaming in Celluloid
4. The Derelict
5. Stillframe
6. An Unbroken Take
7. Blast of Silence
8. The Void at My Feet
Nostalgist tour dates:
July 10: Barboza – Seattle, WA w/ VibraGun, Winnebago
July 11: Rotture – Portland, OR 21+ 315 SE 3rd Avenue w/ Satsuma, Sabonis, Spirit Host
July 12: Old Nick’s- Eugene, OR w/Satsuma, Paleons, Josh Finch
July 13: Press Club- Sacramento, CA NMBRSTTN (Number Station), Fifi, Color of Closure
July 14: The Hemlock – San Francisco, CA w/ Lotus Thief, Whatfunlifewas
July 15: Third Eye Records- Long Beach, CA w/ Crisis Arm, Cruelty Code
July 16: Sweet Springs Saloon – San Luis Obispo, CA w/ Hollow Sunshine, Crisis Arm, Paperman
July 17: PTP La Cita PTP – Los Angeles, CA @ La Cita w/ Crisis Arm
Seattle post-punk shoegaze act Nostalgist have booked a west coast tour to support their new full length Of Loves and Days Ago (Nostalgium Directive) due out on July 10th. A full list of dates can be seen below.
Led by Asa Eisenhardt on vocals and guitar, Nostalgist also counts Connor Keogh on bass and Mark Knowles on drums in their ranks. Formed in late 2012, Or Loves and Days Ago is the follow up to 2013’s acclaimed Monochromatic EP, which featured Nick Bassett (Whirr, Nothing, Deafheaven) on lead guitar and engineered/mixed/mastered by Jack Shirley.
Nostalgist live, photo by Shane Williams
Of Love and Days Ago track listing
1. Cold Open
2. Pull of the Plow
3. Dreaming in Celluloid
4. The Derelict
5. Stillframe
6. An Unbroken Take
7. Blast of Silence
8. The Void at My Feet
Nostalgist tour dates:
July 10: Barboza – Seattle, WA w/ VibraGun, Winnebago
July 11: Rotture – Portland, OR 21+ 315 SE 3rd Avenue w/ Satsuma, Sabonis, Spirit Host
July 12: Old Nick’s- Eugene, OR w/Satsuma, Paleons, Josh Finch
July 13: Press Club- Sacramento, CA NMBRSTTN (Number Station), Fifi, Color of Closure
July 14: The Hemlock – San Francisco, CA w/ Lotus Thief, Whatfunlifewas
July 15: Third Eye Records- Long Beach, CA w/ Crisis Arm, Cruelty Code
July 16: Sweet Springs Saloon – San Luis Obispo, CA w/ Hollow Sunshine, Crisis Arm, Paperman
July 17: PTP La Cita PTP – Los Angeles, CA @ La Cita w/ Crisis Arm