Heavy Shoegaze in the vein of Swervedriver and Ride

The album delves deep into themes of memory and loss, resistance and rebirth. It presents a dualism, balancing the delicate beauty of ethereal melodies with the intense power of a wall of sound. This back-and-forth builds and tears down emotional landscapes and mindscapes alike. If shoegaze stands for anything in the annals of indie music, it's the sonic expression of a state of 'uncomfortable numbness'--a form of escape from reality, hidden beneath layers of distorted guitars and distant vocals. It's a sound that more effectively encapsulates the discomforts of ultramodern life than any statement could. While mainstream music moves towards hyper-produced pop and ever-grander spectacles, shoegaze has become the preferred voice for younger generations who feel adrift, with few points of reference.
In this context, Mondaze's sound stands out with its originality. Their music is the result of a synthesis of various influences--from punk and hardcore to metal--forming a voice that uniquely captures the anxieties of today's world.
Since forming in 2018, Mondaze has defined themselves as 'heavy shoegaze,' taking inspiration from bands like genre-giants Swervedriver and Ride, but also contemporary bands that are pushing shoegaze through the limits like Nothing and Ringo Deathstarr. With Linger, they aim to amplify the melancholic tones within their frustration and rage. These sonic characteristics drove them to work with Chris Fullard (who's collaborated with Idles and Boris) on mixing, and Maurizio Baggio (The Soft Moon, Boy Harsher) for mastering. The result is an album with roots, yet distinctly modern in its direction and sound with arrangements able to perfectly synthesise a modern approach to dreamy-eerie landscapes. Guitars in Linger are back as a center for world-making as they really foster sensations through music with refined overlaps where influences merge expressing modern-day-wise sensibility.

Bonus Materials

• ltd edition blue Vinyl

Additional Details

Label: Bronson Recordings

Genre: Pop/Rock

Run Time: 36:33 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 03/07/25

UPC: 602475180593