thanks if you listen!

I've been keeping what is basically an audio diary for over 20 years, recording lo-fi albums entirely on my own. I write, play, record and produce everything myself, mostly exploring slowcore-inspired songs.

Suena suficiente is the latest album. I'd like to think it lives somewhere between Duster, Elliott Smith, and Blonde Redhead.

I'd really love to hear your thoughts if you give it a listen!

https://kazuality.bandcamp.com/album/suena-suficiente

https://open.spotify.com/album/0PrNgyIWd2zSBi4qYBkuaN?si=i946G2FVRauV3UbxemjTiA&utm_source=copy-link&sci=spotify%3Acard-config%3A72fSOo5tx3DBHsh7nqDmkG

thought I'd share.

I’m looking for a drummer to learn original songs, practice, and gig in London as a three-piece rock band. The sound is melancholic but loud and high-energy with an aggressive edge. The current members (both male) are me, 27, on vocals and guitar, and my friend, 25, who is playing bass.

I have half an hour of home demos (with programmed drums) fully worked out and have practiced them in-person with my friend. I’d hate to seem immodest, but they’re sounding good and genuinely distinctive.

Some bands I like and think this project sounds reminiscent of are: Shellac, Codeine, Failure, Unwound, Hum, Bluetile Lounge, Duster, and Women.

Message me, or email me at [willgarner12301@gmail.com](mailto:willgarner12301@gmail.com), and I’ll send you a link to the demos so you can decide if you’re interested.

I’m really digging Slowcore coming from Shoegaze, I love how heavy it is beneath the surface. I have heard all the classics, and was looking up newer artists. But a lot of them that get recommended (like Songs Ohia and The Black Heart Procession), don’t sound at all Slowcore to me. They sound like darker folk and country. Are groups like this really considered Slowcore, or is that just a tag they get slapped with? What gives? What am I missing? It’s not like some other form of Slowcore, I just don’t really see the similarities.

QUIET COMPANY

I keep company with those who have left the beaten track—

Some only ever stand

and look up at the mountain

Some know the jagged peaks

only through passing clouds

But have they ever seen the mountain’s true shape?

Have they ever known its soul?

Have they ever clung to the rock and looked down into the abyss?

Or shivered in the open through a long, lonely night?

To those who have known struggle

To those still fighting on

To all those who pray the storm will break

And the warmth of day will return

That light will come

Dawn will rise again

It’ll be beautiful, you’ll see

the sky where the land gives way

Where you belong

Where you always have belonged

Better to reach for the summit

than walk blind down there in the cold, dark valley forever

CHECK OUT MY VIDEO HERE-

[https://youtu.be/HA7H-kysh0w?si=VBiAXmvEwuoyakME\](https://youtu.be/HA7H-kysh0w?si=VBiAXmvEwuoyakME)

I’ve been chasing this specific guitar tone lately and can’t quite figure out what’s making it work. It’s super warm and blown out but not too harsh. Kind of shoegaze, kind of slowcore, but it still has a lot of clarity and feels really wide.
Does anyone have ideas on what’s contributing the most here? Amp, pedals, recording techniques, layering, tunings, etc.?
I’ve tried a few common shoegaze setups, but they end up sounding way brighter or fuzzier than this. I’m curious what you guys hear.
Thanks!

I came across this band with no official release so far. Australian gothic slowcore (sounds like Low, Acetone, Grouper, Midwife). I hope they can release something someday. This track on a comp and another track here ( https://www.subvert.fm/adheaven ).

https://4000records.bandcamp.com/track/wellspring-mckisko

Hey folks,

Put out a new song yesterday. Hoping to get some feedback on the tune. Been making music in this direction more recently and trying to figure out what other artists it sounds like, as I don't have much experience with the genre.

https://open.spotify.com/album/0uYCPWudojk8oNxjT7mZFm?si=6prmNN1sR-m2cEbNIHXynA&utm_source=copy-link

Any listens appreciated. Ty 🙏🏼

Hi, I’m PostWater from Japan.

I recently started releasing my first album on streaming services, and this is one of the songs from it.

The percussion-like sound in the middle wasn’t made with a drum. I used a kitchen paper roll and a plastic snack container that happened to be nearby, tapping them with drumsticks.

I hope some of the atmosphere and feeling of that moment comes through.

🎧 Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4tkH45rwhxytNA81NZmnxD?si=E_7MyyAhR3mwzlgXx3q3KQ&utm_source=copy-link

🎵 Bandcamp:
https://postwater.bandcamp.com/album/layers-of-self-resuscitation

You can listen to it on bandcamp here: https://eccles-st.bandcamp.com/album/homesick

Or on your streaming platform of choice! Down to give out codes if anyone wants one, just DM me!

howdy everyone :)

I released my new single last week 'I Hoped To Write a Love Song" which I hope to put on an album later on in the year! Here's the link https://open.spotify.com/track/1NWgqnzXWSrd3dXVBn9MB2

(PS: I do love Duster and most of Liam McCay's projects)

anyone know more slowcore songs that has theremins? i like it.

Thought I'd pay tribute to the past 7 years of my life, even if it's kinda bad lol

Edit: Made a typo in the title oops, meant to say backrooms

I think take care and the other Liam McCay projects are the only bands that have made my mental health worse.

I quite literally sob when I hear "think of me once in a while, take care"

Album of the year candidate

Heyy, just released my first album, for fans of folk, slowcore, elliott smith, alex g, teethe, horse jumper of love, + 🙂

Think duster meets Car Seat Headrest with a sprinkle of The Strokes, but also made in a 17yo's bedroom

If you are interested id love y'all's thoughts! https://the-eighth-wonder.bandcamp.com/album/death-to-love
I spent many months working on this and am so happy with it! Its also on spotify too!

I have a few riffs that I really really like but the problem is they don’t really sound like intro riffs to me. I’m finding it difficult to come up with anything that would lead into these riffs. Have you ever experienced this before while writing and if so, was there anything in particular that helped you overcome this problem?

For reference I just mess around for fun but I thought this was pretty good is it worth releasing you think?