grunge
These are the best grunge artists featured on Release Wave.
Roving
Roving is a California band with a grunge-gaze sound influenced by 90s alternative rock and shoegaze artists like The Smashing Pumpkins, Hum, and Catherine Wheel. Signed to Really Rad Records, they will debut their LP "Spindrift" in April 2024.
Bliss Fields
Bliss Fields, formerly known as Iris, began as an indie/shoegaze band and reformed in the late 2010s with a new lineup. Their 2022 LP "Slowly, Forever" showed a growth in their sound, blending indie and alt-rock elements with shoegaze. Their 2024 self-titled EP, released on Sunday Drive Records, reflects influences from bands like Jimmy Eat World and The Smashing Pumpkins, adding anthemic hooks and distorted riffs to their evolving style.
Milly
MILLY is a Los Angeles-based fuzz-pop and shoegaze band with a smooth and impassioned sound led by singer/guitarist/songwriter Brendan Dyer. Their music is inspired by 90s indie rock, drawing comparisons to bands like Hum, Dinosaur Jr, and Sunny Day Real Estate. The band's emphasis on heavy guitars, big melodies, and hooks sets them apart in the alternative rock scene.
Modern Color
Modern Color is a melodic rock band from Southern California blending influences from the hardcore and indie scenes into a unique sound. Their music features heavy shoegaze elements and draws comparisons to bands like Title Fight and Superheaven with loud guitars and emotionally charged melodies.