Shallowdive - Shallowdive (2018) EN

Shallowdive are inspired by te whole spectre of genres: from hardcore up to indie pop, and those genres meet behind the "loud, reverb drenched, wall of guitar sound". This combination gives birth to shoegaze music that is indeed a good one. You can check on the last year's EP called simply Shallowdive.

Of course, the band's name makes obvious shoegaze associations, but if I was to compare the Americans to some legend of the genre, it would be RIDE rather than Slowdive. The English seem to be the main inspiration for Shallowdive's music, not only in the way they compose their songs, but also with melodies and guitar sounds. Absolutely a righteous inspiration and it's seen most noticeably in Rain Comes Down that could be a part of the legendary Nowhere, easy.

The aspect making the band closer to Slowdive though is the female backing vocals helping the male one and adding to the music's airiness. But the best thing about the album is clearly the RIDE-esque vibe combining the catchy guitar melodies and collective vocals, Shallowdive made a good inspiration choice.

Shallowdive costs 4 USD.

Check: Rain Comes Down

Country: Illinois, US

Genre: hardcore shoegaze

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