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Shoegaze masters NEWMOON release third album ‘Temporary Light’!
Newmoon, the acclaimed shoegaze band from Antwerp, Belgium, have released their third studio album ‘Temporary Light’ through [PIAS] Recordings (EU) and Manifesto Records (US).
‘Temporary Light’ is full of magical moments. It weaves a sonic tapestry that harks back to the band’s roots yet retains a fresh approach that keeps their music alluring. Blending airy vocals with lush guitars, Newmoon creates an immersive sound that sweeps listeners off their feet into a striking world that feels distant yet familiar at the same time.
Joined by new drummer, Conor Dawson, album #3 marks an exciting chapter in Newmoon’s evolution. The band’s signature feel for grand yet delicate melodies are enriched by Dawson’s rhythmic finesse, adding a layer of depth and musicality to their songs.
After a more melodic approach on their previous release ‘Nothing Hurts Forever’, Newmoon returns to embrace their abrasive, dreamy and ethereal sound on ‘Temporary Light’. Eight tracks that sweep from gentle melodies and catchy hooks to plush walls of guitars and pummelling drums.
“Thick layers of guitars always felt natural to us and are kind of our main thing. We wanted to explore some ideas that have been in the back of our mind ever since we started this band,” says Bert Cannaerts. “As soon as we let go of trying to write a specific type of album, the songs grew organically and everything just clicked.”
Having previously recorded “Space” and the band’s debut EP “Invitation To Hold”, Newmoon enlisted engineer and producer Thomas Valkiers again to record “Temporary Light”. Additionally, Simon Scott of Slowdive, renowned as one of the key people within the shoegazing genre, is responsible for mastering, truly elevating the sound of “Temporary Light”.
Indie-pop newcomer Suki Summer may be a fresh face, but her new EP, LOVESICK AND SICK OF LOVE, proves she’s got a veteran’s soul. Across six emotionally layered tracks, Suki unveils her most intimate and refined work yet—a sonic diary chronicling the highs and heartbreaks of modern love. With dreamy production and searing lyrics, this EP doesn’t just whisper its pain; it commands attention.
From the sugar-rush romance of “Summer Crush” to the tear-stained farewell in “outro (it’s nvr bye it’s jus c ya l8r),” Suki crafts a narrative that feels both personal and cinematic. Every track is a chapter in the emotional evolution of a young woman learning to love, lose, and find herself again. Her vocals shimmer with a quiet confidence, often drenched in nostalgia yet pulsing with clarity.
The title track, “LOVESICK AND SICK OF LOVE,” marks a pivotal moment in the EP—a bold declaration of emotional exhaustion with dating culture. “It’s about the burnout of constantly opening yourself up just to be misunderstood or ghosted,” Suki explains. The raw honesty hits hard, resonating with anyone who’s swiped, waited, and walked away empty.
What elevates Suki’s debut is her ability to balance soft melancholy with sharp insight. Fans of Clairo, Gracie Abrams, and Mazzy Star will feel right at home, yet Suki’s poetic edge and immersive production carve a new lane entirely. Each song feels like a vignette from a beautifully tragic indie film.
With LOVESICK AND SICK OF LOVE, Suki Summer doesn’t just join the indie-pop conversation—she shifts it. Vulnerable, nuanced, and breathtakingly real, this EP signals the arrival of a bold new voice ready to reshape the genre from the inside out.
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