Catherine Wheel
Are Catherine Wheel teasing a reunion? (Update: no.)
One of the few original UK shoegaze bands who haven’t reunited, Catherine Wheel may be changing that soon.
30 essential songs from the shoegaze / heavy crossover
Inspired by the release of Hum’s first album in 22 years, we put together a list of 30 essential songs that occupy the middle ground between shoegaze and heavier music – a sound which has existed for decades but is now more prominent than ever.
The 20 Best Shoegaze EPs of the early-'90s
The EP was the perfect format for the original shoegaze scene, allowing bands to stretch out…but not too much. Here are the best Extended Plays of the early ’90s era.
Bill's Indie Basement (8/30): the week in classic indie, college rock, and more
This week: reviews of new records by Whitney, Parsnip, and The Vacant Lots, plus Catherine Wheel’s ’Adam & Eve’ gets a vinyl reissue, and ’90s Britpop act Salad release their first album in 22 years.
VHÖL (mem YOB, Agalloch) release Adult Swim single "Dispatch"
In related news, VHÖL (and ex-Agalloch) drummer Aesop Dekker drums on Nostalgist’s newly-released Catherine Wheel cover.
My Bloody Valentine, JAMC, Cocteau Twins, Ride and more feature in shoegaze doc that launched Kickstarter campaign
is an in-depth exploration of a music movement in the late 20th century, a fascinating period when some innovative musicians mixed guitar noise into conventional pop song structures while maintaining a philosophy of letting the music speak for itself…
the Basement Jaxx cancel one of two Webster Hall shows
DOWNLOAD: Basement Jaxx – Everybody (MP3)
“Due to scheduling conflicts the Basement Jaxx will only be playing the 11th at Webster Hall. All tickets purchased for the 10th will be honored for the 11th based on availability…
