SOM, Hiroe, The Phantom Eye, and Soft No
SOM:
SOM's third full-length, Let The Light In, is out now via Pelagic Records. With a unique sound dubbed “Doom Pop” by Metal Injection, SOM’s dreamy shoegaze roots are on display across Let The Light In, but there is heft at its core that is bracing and ferocious. If the band’s debut album The Fall explored hitting rock bottom and sophomore release The Shape of Everything grappled with the ever-darkening world around us, Let The Light In sees SOM turn their sights inward, towards our most primal impulses; seeking solace and reconciliation from the vibrancy within ourselves and the people we hold close.
SOM's third full-length, Let The Light In, is out now via Pelagic Records. With a unique sound dubbed “Doom Pop” by Metal Injection, SOM’s dreamy shoegaze roots are on display across Let The Light In, but there is heft at its core that is bracing and ferocious. If the band’s debut album The Fall explored hitting rock bottom and sophomore release The Shape of Everything grappled with the ever-darkening world around us, Let The Light In sees SOM turn their sights inward, towards our most primal impulses; seeking solace and reconciliation from the vibrancy within ourselves and the people we hold close.
HIROE:
Heralded as the new darlings of American post-rock, Hiroe (pronounced "hero-way") is a dynamic instrumental band from the outskirts of Philadelphia, signed to Pelagic Records. Founded during the 2020 pandemic lockdown as an outlet for creative catharsis, the band draws inspiration from a diverse range of influences, including Radiohead, Mogwai, Sunny Day Real Estate, Pinback, Isis, and Deftones. The band's 2022 debut album, Wrought, earned critical acclaim for its "crushing riffs and heartbreaking soundscapes." Produced by Mario Quintero (Spotlights) and mixed and mastered by industry veterans Matt Bayles (Isis, Russian Circles) and Will Yip (Circa Survive, Caspian), the album's success led to an invitation to perform at Post Fest, North America's largest post-rock festival, as well as support slots for prominent acts such as Spotlights, Shiner, and Sparta. With momentum at an all-time high, Hiroe released their 2025 sophomore album, Wield.
Heralded as the new darlings of American post-rock, Hiroe (pronounced "hero-way") is a dynamic instrumental band from the outskirts of Philadelphia, signed to Pelagic Records. Founded during the 2020 pandemic lockdown as an outlet for creative catharsis, the band draws inspiration from a diverse range of influences, including Radiohead, Mogwai, Sunny Day Real Estate, Pinback, Isis, and Deftones. The band's 2022 debut album, Wrought, earned critical acclaim for its "crushing riffs and heartbreaking soundscapes." Produced by Mario Quintero (Spotlights) and mixed and mastered by industry veterans Matt Bayles (Isis, Russian Circles) and Will Yip (Circa Survive, Caspian), the album's success led to an invitation to perform at Post Fest, North America's largest post-rock festival, as well as support slots for prominent acts such as Spotlights, Shiner, and Sparta. With momentum at an all-time high, Hiroe released their 2025 sophomore album, Wield.
THE PHANTOM EYE:
A Brooklyn-based trio creating heavy psych, dreamy, and hypnotic rock music. The band features drummer Larry Hundertmark (ex-Neck), guitarist/vocalist Pete Ross (Godmaker), and keyboardist/vocalist/bassist Rob McKinney (ex-Ascent of Everest), who plays the Rhodes piano and occasional bass. Their sound is a blend of psychedelia and shoegaze, featuring huge drums, spacey and heavy guitars, and catchy melodies, with the Rhodes piano anchoring the low end.
A Brooklyn-based trio creating heavy psych, dreamy, and hypnotic rock music. The band features drummer Larry Hundertmark (ex-Neck), guitarist/vocalist Pete Ross (Godmaker), and keyboardist/vocalist/bassist Rob McKinney (ex-Ascent of Everest), who plays the Rhodes piano and occasional bass. Their sound is a blend of psychedelia and shoegaze, featuring huge drums, spacey and heavy guitars, and catchy melodies, with the Rhodes piano anchoring the low end.
SOFT NO:
Started in 2023 by five old friends, Philadelphia’s Soft No hits a sweet spot between ’90s alternative, pop, post-punk, and shoegaze. The band’s 2024 self-titled EP (Abandon Everything Records) explored themes of grief, regretful nostalgia, and relationships.
Started in 2023 by five old friends, Philadelphia’s Soft No hits a sweet spot between ’90s alternative, pop, post-punk, and shoegaze. The band’s 2024 self-titled EP (Abandon Everything Records) explored themes of grief, regretful nostalgia, and relationships.