bloom effect made a striking impression with their debut release itero earlier in Summer 2025, and they continue to demonstrate that their fresh approach to shoegaze has staying power. Their new single, second sight, maintains the same immersive sounds and rich atmospherics, driven by meticulous production and notably emotive performances.
With releases like this, shoegaze remains vibrant and relevant, carrying its influence forward into the present.
second sight captures the music exactly as it was first performed, showcasing the band's approach to shoegaze, all stripped down to its essentials. A single, simple riff evolves into a mesmerizing loop, simultaneously melancholic and uplifting. The track gradually builds to what is being developed as bloom effect’s signature swelling crescendo before pausing, leaving a lasting sense of tension and release.
bloom effect is a trio based in Vancouver, BC, and they're deservedly turning heads across the shoegaze/dreampop circuit.
ZR