Blossom
Blossom
Sledges, Splitshift, Koba
Blossom
San Diego four-piece Blossom has returned with “Garden of Words,” a sprawling, melancholic Shoegaze track. in their first offering in over a year, lead singer Mateo Ruiz reflects on the feeling of powerlessness as time slips away like grains of sand through your fingers. ruiz channels this raw vulnerability as he sings, “watched time stand still / days go on till / you sang the words that i wanted to.” with syrupy vocals, fuzzed-out guitars, and an expansive soundscape, Blossom blends the best elements of shoegaze and alternative rock to carve out a sonic lane of their own. crafted between show runs with indie rock legends LSD and the Search for God and rising alternative trio Clarion, “Garden of Words” is confirmation that blossom is a true rising star in modern Shoegaze.
-Sammie Cortes
Based out of Olympia, WA, Splitshft brings an alternative sound while blending genres like Grunge, Shoegaze, and Post-Hardcore. Splitshft began when Levi Campbell (Drums) started collaborating with Dylan Marx (Lead Guitar, Backup Vocals) in the summer of 2023, while Alexander Benedict (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar) and Jon Payne (Bass) would join in the later half of 2024. Since then, they have been writing music for their upcoming Debut EP, which will include the Newly released single titled 'Inspiration'. All while having the same goal in mind: to become a professional touring band.
Koba is a high-energy, emerging band based in Seattle, Washington, known for playing live shows at local venues like Easy Street Records and The Lucky Liquor. Their sound is often compared to shoegaze-influenced alternative bands such as Fleshwater, Deftones, and Julie, with a focus on delivering engaging, energetic live performances.