SoftSun : un deuxième album hypnotique qui explore les frontières du shoegaze et du rock psychédélique – Critique

[Date de publication : Aujourd’hui] – Le groupe SoftSun dévoile son deuxième album, un voyage sonore captivant qui s’inscrit dans la lignée de son prédécesseur tout en explorant de nouvelles avenues musicales. L’album, dont la sortie est prévue le 7 novembre 2025 via Heavy Psych Sounds Records (Cargo Records), se distingue par son ambiance hypnotique et son utilisation subtile d’effets, créant une expérience immersive pour l’auditeur.

softsun s’appuie sur les fondations du shoegaze et du doomgaze, mais injecte une dose de rock du désert et de psychédélisme. Le résultat est un album qui déambule dans des paysages sonores flous, où les échos et les textures élastiques contrastent avec la lourdeur des guitares distordues. Des morceaux comme “Sleep the Day Away” illustrent parfaitement cette dynamique,tandis que “Cremation Sunlight” transforme la guitare en une voix additionnelle,créant un dialog instrumental fascinant.

Bien que l’album ne surpasse pas complètement la magie de son prédécesseur, il se positionne comme une œuvre ambitieuse et réfléchie. SoftSun parvient à tisser une unité cohérente, ponctuée de moments forts et de variations subtiles. L’album explore la thématique d’un lever de soleil éternel, symbolisant une beauté permanente qui devient le quotidien, un concept à la fois passionnant et troublant.

Un héritage du shoegaze revisité :

Le shoegaze, né à la fin des années 80 au Royaume-Uni, est un genre musical caractérisé par son utilisation intensive d’effets de guitare, créant un mur de son dense et atmosphérique. Des groupes comme My Bloody valentine et Slowdive ont défini les codes du genre,influençant des générations de musiciens.SoftSun s’inscrit dans cette tradition, mais apporte une touche contemporaine en intégrant des éléments de rock psychédélique et de rock du désert, élargissant ainsi les horizons du shoegaze.

Un groupe à suivre :

avec “Eternal Sunrise”, SoftSun confirme son potentiel et s’impose comme un acteur majeur de la scène shoegaze actuelle. Le groupe continue d’innover et de repousser les limites du genre, offrant une expérience musicale unique et captivante.

Informations pratiques :

* Date de sortie : 7 novembre 2025
* Label : Heavy Psych Sounds Records (Cargo Records)
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Giant Haze’s “panic to ride” Delivers powerful Grunge Fusion

Paris – 22 August 2025 – German band Giant Haze has unleashed their new album, “Panic to ride,” a compelling blend of grunge, metal, and blues, available now via Tonzones Records.the album showcases a raw, powerful sound driven by engaging vocals and impactful riffs, earning an 8/10 rating. Listeners will find themselves immersed in a dystopian atmosphere,captivated by the band’s unique sonic landscape. Discover how Giant Haze carves out its own space within familiar influences.

Translation of the Music Review & Summary

Translation:

“Panic to Ride” initially announced itself wiht a small party,Feist played almost metallically,powerful,driven by a constant engine. The party, the slightly dirty production, perfectly matches the savory riffing and no less engaging vocals – Desert Skirt, which is fueled by talent. Grunge is another notable component that continues to propel things forward. “1000 Tons of Stone” shows a heavy and slight detour towards Monster Magnet, including in its desire. united with an almost blues intensity, a noisy and sweaty rampart is created.

The dystopian future vision of the opener “Geographic Garden Suck” can be found under an oversized dome and repeats the epidemic – in rhythm, bite, and pure primal force. Angry screams and growls make the decelerated finale completely captivating. In the “Court of Oblivion,” though, the freshness of Desert skirt’s rules, truly well-suspended, somewhat awkward and sparkling with words – unsettling, uncomfortable, and yet charming. “A Smile for the dead” brings similar qualities and is, in a spiritual sense, with another exhibition of power in terms of Healess.

their influences are evident, whether thru scene roots or the side of homage, and yet the giant giant hazmer Zimmer gives them a pleasantly endearing autonomous sound that goes directly into the ear with heart, hardness, and riffs and settles comfortably there. Then the groove rolls in its legs, pushes the force towards the neck and main hair before the desert is transported into countless clouds simultaneously occurring. “Cosmic Mother” gains some lyrical intelligence and creates an immersive beginning that can no longer let go with its many ideas and details. Big Brews here.

Rating: 8/10

Available on: 22.08.2025

Available via: Tonzones Records (cargo records)

Website: gianthaze.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kais.band.kiel

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Summary:

This review praises the band Giant Haze’s album “Panic to Ride.” here are the key takeaways:

Sound: The album blends elements of grunge, metal, and blues, with a slightly “dirty” or raw production style. its described as powerful, driving, and immersive.

Vocals & Riffs: The vocals are engaging, and the riffs are described as “savory” and impactful.

Influences: the band’s influences are apparent (Monster Magnet, Hazmer Zimmer are mentioned), but thay manage to create a unique and endearing independent sound.

Atmosphere: the album creates a dystopian and unsettling atmosphere,but also manages to be charming and captivating. Songs like “Geographic garden Suck” and “Court of Oblivion” are highlighted for their unique qualities. Highlights: “1000 Tons

Translation of the Music Review & Summary

Here’s a translation of the French music review,along with a summary of its key points:

Translation:

“Panic to Ride” initially announced itself with a small party,Feist played almost metallically,powerful,driven by a constant engine. The party, the slightly dirty production, perfectly matches the savory riffing and no less engaging vocals – Desert Skirt, which is fueled by talent. Grunge is another notable component that continues to propel things forward. “1000 Tons of Stone” shows a heavy and slight detour towards Monster Magnet, including in its desire. united with an almost blues intensity, a noisy and sweaty rampart is created.

The dystopian future vision of the opener “Geographic Garden Suck” can be found under an oversized dome and repeats the epidemic – in rhythm, bite, and pure primal force. Angry screams and growls make the decelerated finale completely captivating. In the “Court of Oblivion,” though, the freshness of Desert Skirt’s rules, truly well-suspended, somewhat awkward and sparkling with words – unsettling, uncomfortable, and yet charming. “A Smile for the Dead” brings similar qualities and is, in a spiritual sense, with another exhibition of power in terms of Healess.

their influences are evident, whether thru scene roots or the side of homage, and yet the giant giant Hazmer Zimmer gives them a pleasantly endearing autonomous sound that goes directly into the ear with heart, hardness, and riffs and settles comfortably there. Then the groove rolls in its legs, pushes the force towards the neck and main hair before the desert is transported into countless clouds at the same time. “Cosmic Mother” gains some lyrical intelligence and creates an immersive beginning that can no longer let go with its many ideas and details. Big Brews here.

Rating: 8/10

Available on: 22.08.2025
Available via: Tonzones Records (cargo records)

Website: gianthaze.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kais.band.kiel

[Embedded Bandcamp Player for “Panic to Ride”]

Summary:

This review praises the band Giant Haze’s album “Panic to Ride.” here are the key takeaways:

Sound: The album blends elements of grunge, metal, and blues, with a slightly “dirty” or raw production style. its described as powerful, driving, and immersive.
Vocals & Riffs: The vocals are engaging, and the riffs are described as “savory” and impactful.
Influences: the band’s influences are apparent (Monster Magnet, Hazmer Zimmer are mentioned), but they manage to create a unique and endearing independent sound.
Atmosphere: The album creates a dystopian and unsettling atmosphere, but also manages to be charming and captivating. Songs like “Geographic Garden Suck” and “Court of Oblivion” are highlighted for their unique qualities. Highlights: “1000 Tons of Stone” and “Cosmic mother” are specifically mentioned as strong tracks.
Overall: The reviewer gives the album a solid 8/10 rating, recommending it for its heart, hardness, and well-crafted riffs.

In essence, the review paints a picture of a band that successfully blends diverse influences into a compelling and energetic soundscape.

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Giant Haze’s “panic to ride” Delivers powerful Grunge Fusion

Translation of the Music Review & Summary

Translation of the Music Review & Summary