Genre Directory
Shoegaze
Browse Dork's album & ep review coverage for Shoegaze, plus artists and albums connected to the genre.
Recent Reviews
When A Flower Doesn't Grow
Softcult
'When A Flower Doesn't Grow' doesn't offer easy answers, but it does offer solidarity.
Liquorice
Hatchie
This is Hatchie at her most relaxed, and arguably, her most Hatchie.
We Were Just Here
Just Mustard
The sensation remains a mix of dread and beauty, but the delivery is different: forward motion instead of a slow dissolve.
Thirst
Slow Crush
Slow Crush are masters of balance.
Private Music
Deftones
For their tenth album, Deftones sound colossal.
Planet Popstar EP
Wishy
There's something for everyone on 'Planet Popstar'.
Superheaven
Superheaven
An atmospheric album full of late-night angst.
Night Life
The Horrors
The personnel might be slightly different, but the band have lost none of their bewitching qualities.
Rationale
Glitterer
Glitterer turn the spotlight back to their guitar-rock roots.
I Don't Know
bdrmm
There's an immediate sense of a band having levelled up.
See You In The Dark
Softcult
Softcult offer solace, affirming that you are not alone.
Blue Rev
Alvvays
‘Blue Rev’ is more than worth the protracted wait.
Heart Under
Just Mustard
Masters of atmosphere, 'Heart Under' sees Just Mustard refine their craft.
Rouge Carpet Disaster
Static Dress
A band designed to matter, Static Dress are one of the most exciting prospects around.
Giving The World Away
Hatchie
Hatchie is ready to take things to the next level.
Year of the Snake
Softcult
They’re a band with the style and substance to boot.
Ohms
Deftones
One of the standout albums of the year.
This is Not a Safe Place
Ride
Ride continue to pave the way within shoegaze.
Keepsake
Hatchie
There are at least five undeniable golden singles on here.
IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME
The Twilight Sad
Lung-busting and anthemic choruses.
