Shoegaze releases, week 41

This week's shoegaze highlights include surprise releases and live recordings from Deafheaven, ALCEST, and Boris, alongside new singles from untitled (halo), XTR Human, and Knifeplay. Artists such as Cameron Winter, YUNGBLUD with Billy Corgan, and Mercury Rev contribute to a dynamic mix of live performances and reissues. New music discoveries feature Balaclava, Gift Horse, and Fernando’s Eyes, while editorial picks spotlight thisquietarmy, Formal Sppeedwear, and more. The genre continues to expand with atmospheric depth and sonic experimentation across multiple releases.

1. 01

   Deafheaven

   Deafheaven surprise-release new EP At Work in the Fields of the Bomb

   Oct 10 · 17 outlets

2. 02

   Cameron Winter, Deafheaven, Dawn Richard

   Cameron Winter releases live album Live at Carnegie Hall

   Oct 9 · 6 outlets

3. 03

   Fontaines D.C., Westside Cowboy, Iceage

   Fontaines D.C. announce 2027 North American tour with support from Westside Cowboy and Iceage

   Oct 5 · 6 outlets

4. 04

   YUNGBLUD, Billy Corgan, The Smashing Pumpkins

   YUNGBLUD and Billy Corgan Perform and Release Live 'Zombie' from Riviera Theatre

   Oct 8 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   untitled (halo)

   untitled (halo) unveils new single 'sex'

   Oct 7 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   XTR Human

   XTR Human releases new single 'Fake' via Wie Ein Gott Records

   Oct 9 · 2 outlets

7. 07

   Alcest

   ALCEST : sortie d'un album live et vidéo de « Protection »

   Oct 8 · 2 outlets

8. 08

   Boris, 栗原ミチオ

   Boris and Michio Kurihara announce Rainbow reissue, Live at FEVER20181229

   Oct 8 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   Fernando's Eyes

   Fernando’s Eyes brings dark emotion and atmospheric depth to “Room On Fire”

   Oct 7 · 2 outlets

10. 10

    Mercury Rev

    Mercury Rev to reissue remastered 'Boces'

    Oct 5 · 2 outlets

11. 11

    Thisquietarmy

    AMN Reviews: thisquietarmy – Erosion (2026; Bandcamp)

    Oct 10 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Formal Sppeedwear, Black Bananas, Brother Wallace, Palace, Dummy, Brickhouse

    Editor’s Picks 168: Formal Sppeedwear, Black Bananas, Brother Wallace, Palace, Dummy, & Brickhouse!

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Boss Keloid, Alcest, Scardust

    Top new prog from Alcest, Boss Keloid, Scardust and more in Prog's brand new Tracks Of The Week

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Yoo Doo Right

    Yoo Doo Right: ‘Build And Rest By The Shepherd’s Light’ Out 6th Nov On Mothland

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Green Star

    green star Share Powerful New EP ‘silver + dust’

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Balaclava, Baby Wave, untitled (halo), lifeloose

    Balaclava, studio20, Baby Wave, untitled (halo), Lifeloose and selthe lead this week's New Music Discovery playlist

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Knifeplay

    Knifeplay annonce son nouvel album Qu’est-ce que la vérité ? : écoute « Love Song »

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Monique Jean, Camila Nebbia, Sylvie Courvoisier, Thisquietarmy

    AMN Picks of the Week: Monique Jean / Camila Nebbia / Sylvie Courvoisier / thisquietarmy

    Oct 8 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Tiger Lou, Heretoir

    HERETOIR dévoile une reprise TIGER LOU

    Oct 8 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Gift Horse

    Gift Horse stack mesmerizing layers of sound on “Pillar Quality”

    Oct 7 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    The Smashing Pumpkins

    SPILL NEWS: THE SMASHING PUMPKINS ANNOUNCE 30th ANNIVERSARY REISSUE OF ‘THE AEROPLANE FLIES HIGH’ | THE RATS IN A CAGE TOUR DATES

    Oct 7 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    Knifeplay

    Knifeplay Announce New Album What Is Truth?: Hear “Love Song”

    Oct 5 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    The Big Moon

    The Big Moon, Ken Ate My Homework et Beguiling Junior, 3 singles à déguster

    Oct 5 · 1 outlet

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