blank mood.
@blankmood.com
music blog + podcast: #shoegaze, ambient, dream noise, loud calm sounds. compiled by wendy. www.blankmood.com
Enjoy a lunchtime freak-out with a new episode of blank mood.
Full of dream pop from: Ghost Mutt, @hazelene.bsky.social, So, Reverie, @whitelands.bsky.social, Gold Cage, @peeldreammagazine.bsky.social, Alphabet and White Flowers.
www.blankmood.com/p/episode-28
Full of dream pop from: Ghost Mutt, @hazelene.bsky.social, So, Reverie, @whitelands.bsky.social, Gold Cage, @peeldreammagazine.bsky.social, Alphabet and White Flowers.
www.blankmood.com/p/episode-28
episode 28
Listen now >> episode 28 includes music by: Ghost Mutt | Hazelene | Peel Dream Magazine | So, Reverie | Alphabet| Whitelands | Gold Cage | White Flowers
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October 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Enjoy a lunchtime freak-out with a new episode of blank mood.
Full of dream pop from: Ghost Mutt, @hazelene.bsky.social, So, Reverie, @whitelands.bsky.social, Gold Cage, @peeldreammagazine.bsky.social, Alphabet and White Flowers.
www.blankmood.com/p/episode-28
Full of dream pop from: Ghost Mutt, @hazelene.bsky.social, So, Reverie, @whitelands.bsky.social, Gold Cage, @peeldreammagazine.bsky.social, Alphabet and White Flowers.
www.blankmood.com/p/episode-28
Spaced-out group harmonies, cascading drums and a funny little flute showing up makes “Skinks” a plop happily down somewhere in a field of green grass on a sunny day kinda song. Hear it on the new 'Gazed and Bemused' collection compiled by @4000.bsky.social
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"Skinks" by Ghost Mutt
A conversation with Annie Bingley of Ghost Mutt about the band's tune on the new Gazed and Bemused shoegaze compilation released by 4000 Records.
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October 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Spaced-out group harmonies, cascading drums and a funny little flute showing up makes “Skinks” a plop happily down somewhere in a field of green grass on a sunny day kinda song. Hear it on the new 'Gazed and Bemused' collection compiled by @4000.bsky.social
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My new single arrives 24 October 2025. Wondermuddle sent me this happy video when I sent him a sound snippet, thank you! 🎥🖤
October 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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The story behind Liverpool duo So, Reverie's latest power pop single "Close My Eyes" ... plus a catch-up with Andy Power about what the band's been up to and what 2026 will sound like. www.blankmood.com/p/closemyeye...
"Close My Eyes" by So, Reverie
A quick catch-up with Andy Power of So, Reverie about the band's latest single and forthcoming EP.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The story behind Liverpool duo So, Reverie's latest power pop single "Close My Eyes" ... plus a catch-up with Andy Power about what the band's been up to and what 2026 will sound like. www.blankmood.com/p/closemyeye...
Really dig the new album by Lorelle Meets the Obsolete, Corporal… a few (fun) words about it… open.substack.com/pub/blankmoo...
Corporal by Lorelle Meets the Obsolete
Corporal is a seductive wrath of contortion, slipping quickly and deeply into psych trance territory. Some heavy Zeppelin bad-assery on “Ker” preps you for the trip. “Casi no estar” feels like you’re ...
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October 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Really dig the new album by Lorelle Meets the Obsolete, Corporal… a few (fun) words about it… open.substack.com/pub/blankmoo...
New #shoegaze compilation incoming! Gazed and Bemused: Hazy Sounds from the Meanijn Underground @4000.bsky.social www.blankmood.com/p/gazedandbe...
Gazed and Bemused: Hazy Sounds from the Meanijn Underground
Gazed and Bemused is a showcase compilation of 12 bands pumping new life into Brisbane, Australia’s shoegaze vein.
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September 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
New #shoegaze compilation incoming! Gazed and Bemused: Hazy Sounds from the Meanijn Underground @4000.bsky.social www.blankmood.com/p/gazedandbe...
HOLY SPRINGS' new album Outside delights with 36 minutes of scuzzed-out fuss-budget tunes.
Q+A with HOLY SPRINGS >> www.blankmood.com/p/holyspring...
Q+A with HOLY SPRINGS >> www.blankmood.com/p/holyspring...
Q+A with HOLY SPRINGS
South London indie lo-fi rockers Holy Springs released several catchy singles this year, culminating recently in an album titled Outside. Outside delights with 36 minutes of scuzzed-out fuss-budget tu...
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August 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
HOLY SPRINGS' new album Outside delights with 36 minutes of scuzzed-out fuss-budget tunes.
Q+A with HOLY SPRINGS >> www.blankmood.com/p/holyspring...
Q+A with HOLY SPRINGS >> www.blankmood.com/p/holyspring...
Q+A with The Burning Paris
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Q+A with The Burning Paris
The Burning Paris are a six-piece band from Boston combining post-punk, shoegaze, neo-classical and dream pop. Their new album Last Leaves will be released September 5, 2025.
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August 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Q+A with The Burning Paris
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On AI-generated ‘fake albums’ and trademark infringement >> www.sandsip.com/en/2025/08/1...
Bootleg Beats: How AI-Generated ‘Fake Albums’ Constitute Actionable Trademark Infringement - Saunders & Silverstein LLP
Musical artists often spend years or even decades cultivating a loyal audience by building a brand around their stage names. These stage names develop into valuable trademarks with rights and goodwill...
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August 15, 2025 at 8:25 AM
On AI-generated ‘fake albums’ and trademark infringement >> www.sandsip.com/en/2025/08/1...
Heavy shoegaze from Helsinki, plus some pizza... Q+A with Thelma's Dream
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Q+A with Thelma's Dream
Thelma’s Dream is a four-piece band from Finland, crafting shoegaze with heft. Vocalist Jennamiia infuses their grunge-tinged shoegaze with a soft, sophisticated, and doomy dream pop flair. At moments...
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August 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Heavy shoegaze from Helsinki, plus some pizza... Q+A with Thelma's Dream
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new episode of your fav podcast of dream noise for summertime walks and weekend freak-outs.
ep. 27 of blank mood includes:
Thelma's Dream
The Burning Paris
HOLY SPRINGS
Windy & Carl
Orange Cake Mix
Cloud Studies feat. Auburn Lull
Silver Y
have a great weekend! 🖤
www.blankmood.com/p/episode-27...
ep. 27 of blank mood includes:
Thelma's Dream
The Burning Paris
HOLY SPRINGS
Windy & Carl
Orange Cake Mix
Cloud Studies feat. Auburn Lull
Silver Y
have a great weekend! 🖤
www.blankmood.com/p/episode-27...
episode 27
Listen now | episode 27 includes music by: Thelma's Dream, The Burning Paris, HOLY SPRINGS, Windy & Carl, Orange Cake Mix, Cloud Studies feat. Auburn Lull, and Silver Y.
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July 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
new episode of your fav podcast of dream noise for summertime walks and weekend freak-outs.
ep. 27 of blank mood includes:
Thelma's Dream
The Burning Paris
HOLY SPRINGS
Windy & Carl
Orange Cake Mix
Cloud Studies feat. Auburn Lull
Silver Y
have a great weekend! 🖤
www.blankmood.com/p/episode-27...
ep. 27 of blank mood includes:
Thelma's Dream
The Burning Paris
HOLY SPRINGS
Windy & Carl
Orange Cake Mix
Cloud Studies feat. Auburn Lull
Silver Y
have a great weekend! 🖤
www.blankmood.com/p/episode-27...
Write a love letter to the music scene of your city!
One of the many cool initiatives of Sound Diplomacy and Music Cities Events.
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One of the many cool initiatives of Sound Diplomacy and Music Cities Events.
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Music Cities Events I Tools For Your Music Ecosystem I The Biggest Conferences Exploring The Use Of Music In Cities
Music Cities Events organises world-leading international conferences on the topic of music cities, produces the Music Cities Awards, and runs the Music Cities Community.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Write a love letter to the music scene of your city!
One of the many cool initiatives of Sound Diplomacy and Music Cities Events.
www.musiccitiesevents.com/hidden-gems-...
One of the many cool initiatives of Sound Diplomacy and Music Cities Events.
www.musiccitiesevents.com/hidden-gems-...
“Isn’t it fascinating how thoughts that are more melancholic tend to linger? Things we don’t want to let go of will ultimately stay to haunt us.”
- Karen Vogt on the songs of Haunted Woodland Vol. 5, released by @waysideandwoodland.bsky.social
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- Karen Vogt on the songs of Haunted Woodland Vol. 5, released by @waysideandwoodland.bsky.social
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"Love Comes" and "Love Goes"
The haunted opening and closing tracks of Haunted Woodland Volume 5 by Karen Vogt and featuring Hamish Mackintosh
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July 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“Isn’t it fascinating how thoughts that are more melancholic tend to linger? Things we don’t want to let go of will ultimately stay to haunt us.”
- Karen Vogt on the songs of Haunted Woodland Vol. 5, released by @waysideandwoodland.bsky.social
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- Karen Vogt on the songs of Haunted Woodland Vol. 5, released by @waysideandwoodland.bsky.social
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New album from Tan Cologne, Unknown Beyond
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Unknown Beyond by Tan Cologne
Off the heels of their European tour supporting Trentemøller, Tan Cologne have released Unknown Beyond, an album transmitting the duo’s trademark spiritual shimmer.
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June 26, 2025 at 10:54 AM
New album from Tan Cologne, Unknown Beyond
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Paradigms II is a new compilation of note for fans of heavy shoegaze, psych and post-punk. Released by PFR Records in New York, the album offers nine gems hiding in plain sight from Tokyo, Honolulu, Portland, New York, Boston and Stockholm.
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Paradigms II compilation from PFR Records
An album that explores heavy shoegaze, psych and post-punk.
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June 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Paradigms II is a new compilation of note for fans of heavy shoegaze, psych and post-punk. Released by PFR Records in New York, the album offers nine gems hiding in plain sight from Tokyo, Honolulu, Portland, New York, Boston and Stockholm.
open.substack.com/pub/blankmoo...
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blank mood. mid-year picks
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mid-year picks 2025
How did we get half way through this year already? Forget the already part, and cue up the Barry Manilow, because it looks like we made it. When you’ve had enough of Barry, here are seven other things...
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June 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
blank mood. mid-year picks
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2 by The Interlaken Tapes is a vapour-kraut soundtrack for your summertime meltdown. Clocking in at just 21-minutes, it’s over before you know it, so put this one on loop and enjoy the motorik monotony.
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The Interlaken Tapes
2 by The Interlaken Tapes is a vapour-kraut soundtrack for your summertime meltdown.
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June 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
2 by The Interlaken Tapes is a vapour-kraut soundtrack for your summertime meltdown. Clocking in at just 21-minutes, it’s over before you know it, so put this one on loop and enjoy the motorik monotony.
www.blankmood.com/p/the-interl...
www.blankmood.com/p/the-interl...
Slow Salvation, the shoegaze and dream pop project of Travis Trevisan and Christina Hernandez, continue their soothing sway with Gemini, an album of dark-washed waves of dream noise.
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Gemini by Slow Salvation
Slow Salvation is the shoegaze and dream pop project of Travis Trevisan and Christina Hernandez. Continuing the soothing sway of their debut album, the pair’s new album Gemini is composed of dark-wash...
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June 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Slow Salvation, the shoegaze and dream pop project of Travis Trevisan and Christina Hernandez, continue their soothing sway with Gemini, an album of dark-washed waves of dream noise.
open.substack.com/pub/blankmoo...
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"French Exit" is a sweetly tortured goth pop tune from coffin rock debutante Eloise Chamber. www.blankmood.com/p/french-exi...
"French Exit" by Eloise Chamber
Emerging from the ether earlier this year, coffin rock debutante Eloise Chamber quietly introduced us to “French Exit”, a sweetly tortured goth pop single.
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June 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
"French Exit" is a sweetly tortured goth pop tune from coffin rock debutante Eloise Chamber. www.blankmood.com/p/french-exi...
A brief round up (by a colleague) on the increasing corporatization of music festivals, as seen from the academic perspective: www.richardstourism.com/post/the-cor...
The corporate future of music festivals?
Music festivals are in trouble. All over the place. We were first alerted to this by an article in the Dutch media, highlighting the difficult choice for major music festivals - cut costs or find big...
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June 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
A brief round up (by a colleague) on the increasing corporatization of music festivals, as seen from the academic perspective: www.richardstourism.com/post/the-cor...
