Cigarettes for Breakfast, a Philadelphia-based band, crafts lush soundscapes reminiscent of shoegaze and dream pop icons like My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive. Led by Matt Whiteford, the band has garnered attention in the DIY music scene and shared stages with acts like Slow Crush and The Asteroid No. 4. Their debut album "Join the Circus" delves into themes of love and self-discovery, with a second album titled "Slow Motion" slated for release in February 2025.

Entropy, a German alternative rock band, taps into 90s-inspired melodic grunge and post-hardcore with a touch of shoegaze and emotionally charged indie rock in their music with infectious pop hooks. Influenced by bands such as Sugar, Quicksand, and Swervedriver, their debut LP "Liminal" and subsequent EP "Death Spells" have garnered attention. Fans can anticipate the release of their upcoming sophomore LP "Dharmakāya" in August 2024 which is sure to take their sound to the next level.

Cold Gawd is a post-hardcore/shoegaze outfit from Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Inspired by early aughts nu-gaze and R&B melodies, Cold Gawd presents a refined, modernized take on the genre.

Around the tucked-away town of Boonton, NJ in 2021, Christian Castan (vocals/ guitar), Bridget Bakie (bass/vocals), Jack Miller (drums), and Danny Zavala (guitar) formed High, a band that combines elements of shoegaze, grunge, emo and dream pop. Creative nucleus Christian Castan and Bridget Bakie met while playing the DIY and college circuit around New Jersey building Bakie’s reputation as “The Queen of The Quarter Note,” and Castan’s profile as an unforgettable guitarist. After playing in a band together, the two longed for a project that would be their sole creative focus and could tour as far and wide as possible. A few weeks and two practices after their formation, the band began playing shows around the tristate DIY circuit after their proper NYC debut at Saint Vitus. The band is gearing up to release their sophomore EP "Come Back Down" in January of 2025 which will include their debut EP Bomber on the B-side.

Muted Color is a Chicago-based band known for their shoegaze-inspired music.

With dreamy melodies and ethereal vocals, they appeal to fans of bands like Slowdive and My Bloody Valentine.

Regionals, are an alternative rock band based in Sydney, Australia. The band has released two EPs and will release their debut album "Spoonbender" after a four year period of experimentation and development. The album showcases a more extreme and experimental sound blending emo, dream pop, and post-hardcore elements. Adding in the light & shade of lush, atmospheric textures and jangly guitars with the abrasive attack of heavy guitars and vocal screams, Regionals have reshaped their sound to something more expansive and exciting.