Whirr #2 - June

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Whirr (formerly blogged under their old name Whirl - a lawsuit forced them to change) return with a limited 7" 'June', you can listen to the lead track "Junebouvier" below, it's bloody brilliant too, the San Francisco six piece have recently signed to Tee Pee Records and this is their first release with them (limited to 250 copies and can be order from the label direct).

"Junebouvier" is genuinely outstanding, any fan of melodic shoegaze should love this, a punching drum beat kicks through whilst a wall of beautiful textured guitars and hazy vocals melt your heart. Their debut full length is due next year and is definitely one to be excited about.

Whilst you are at it, pick up their exceptional 'Distressor EP' on beautiful vinyl (with an even more beautiful bum on the front) for just £8.00 here.

Whirr-Junebouvier

Whirl - New Music "Introducing"

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Whirl are from California, they release their seven track EP 'Distressor' on vinyl 16th April after a download release last year; it is going to appeal to loud but melodic shoegaze lovers around the world.

After the ambience installed by the sample laden  "Preface", "Leave" sets the scene with its wall of gorgeous, fuzzy and glittering guitars, male / female vocals inducing sonic soundscapes in the mind, a truly cinematic experience. My highlight of the record, though this is certainly not saying the way is down from this point on.

The reverb and distortion levels are still on maximum for "Blue" the dreamy vocal track placed firmly towards the back of the mix whilst it packs the punches with some heavy riffs and punching drums, its finale of saturated feedback plays into "Ghost" which takes its title quite literally producing another highlight with a beautiful and lush sleepy track with ethereal vocals.

The tempo is raised for next two tracks on the EP, the furious frequencies of "Meaningless" and "Child" probably providing the most obvious point for the lazy My Bloody Valentine similarities post. Distressor's seven tracks come in under 25 minutes and for that short time, you are in for a rewarding and captivating experience, one you'll reach for again and again.

Buy the 12" for £8.00 here.

Whirl - Leave

Whirl - Child