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Basement Revolver – “Pull Yourself Together”

“Pull Yourself Together” is the latest from Ontario band Basement Revolver – a band we’ve covered a couple times over the years here and here. Coming from what appears to be an expanded “director’s cut” of their 2021 album Embody, “Pull Yourself Together” didn’t appear on the original (although “Skin” did, which we loved if you click on the second “here” link above). Giving a masterclass in shoegaze adjacent and dream pop, you can’t help but be impressed with how well this track builds upon itself. Chrisy Hurn delivers in spades; as the song gets louder and louder (and then shrinks back down) their voice almost shimmers throughout. With the original album being released in the midst of the pandemic and lock downs, this feels like a proper way to re-introduce the world to Basement Revolver’s album and to add and extra epilogue with “Pull Yourself Together.” Fans of Alvvays,[...]

Basement Revolver – “Transatlantic”

Are you paying attention?! We’re very clearly obsessed with our Canadian friends in Basement Revolver (we most recently shared their previous single, “Skin” back in August). They’re back with another amazing dream-pop reverb-fest, this time called “Transatlantic.” Again, the Hamilton quartet has seemingly perfected their slow-burn-shoegaze-meets-dreampop sound. About the song, BR says: “[‘Transatlantic’] is a pop bop that evokes the feeling of a bright, glowing love – so big it hurts, but in a good way.” If you like “Transatlantic” as much as we do, be sure to add it to your favorite dream-pop playlist on Spotify. Basement Revolver · Transatlantic

Basement Revolver – “Skin”

Hamilton-based quartet Basement Revolver are no strangers to buffaBLOG – we’ve already shown our love for three (!) of their previous singles, “Baby;” “Tree Trunks;” and “Wax and Digital.” They’re back again with their unique brand of slow-burn shoegaze, this time with a song called “Skin.” With their trademark reverb-soaked sound, BR dive into themes of body image and mental health with a chorus refrain that’s stunning in it’s simplicity. The brooding refrain of “I want to feel at home in my skin, in my skin” has been haunting us for weeks. Check out the equally powerful music video for “Skin” below – you can also find them on Spotify.

Basement Revolver – “Wax and Digital”

Basement Revolver is a Canadian quartet crafting dreamy and shoegazy indie rock with a tinge of emo flavor for good measure. “Wax & Digital” is their latest offering – a wall of guitar sound punctuated by surprisingly poignant guitar and bass riffs and singer Chrisy Hurn’s distinct, almost angelic vocal delivery. Fans of Slowdive, Pity Sex, or Alvvays will dig this one for sure. The Wax & Digital EP will be out soon – till then, watch the YouTube vid below and get further acquainted with “Wax and Digital” on Spotify.

Basement Revolver – “Baby”

The atmospheric indie rockers in Basement Revolver know how to pull the heartstrings, especially in their newly minted single “Baby.” Songwriter Chrisy Hurn delves into her past experiences in a way that’s deeply personal and universally felt all at once, ruminating over regrets and should have beens. Meanwhile, the band strums up a sturdy foundation of rippling fuzz guitar, robust drum lines, and a cementing bass, all covered in a foggy layer of reverb. Despite the song’s sonic force, there’s something undeniably tender about the delivery that’s equal parts apologetic and wistful. Get a taste for “Baby” below, and stay tuned for the band’s upcoming album Heavy Eyes, due out August 24th on Sonic Unyon/Fear of Missing Out.

Basement Revolver – “Tree Trunks”

Haunting, beautiful, gorgeous… Three words that perfectly describe “Tree Trunks” from Ontario based trio Basement Revolver. Swimming in reverb, the dirge-like track makes use of minimalist guitar that alternates between cavernous clean tones and dirty fuzz. The cherry-on-top is singer Chrisy Hurn’s vulnerable delivery via her meaningful lyrics. Fans of Now, Now, Pedro the Lion, or Phantogram will really dig this one. Their latest, Agatha EP, is available via a variety of sources.