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Her New Knife is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based band formed in 2020, known for their fresh take on shoegaze, noise rock, and indie rock. Their intense live performances blend heavy drones with moody vocals, exemplified in tracks like 'purepurepure' and 'kittyriff'. Their discography includes the EPs 'chrome is lullaby' (2024) and 'chrome is lullaby: re' (2025), featuring remixes. They have collaborated with artists such as Julie and They Are Gutting a Body of Water.

Philadelphia's Knifeplay delivers a unique blend of shoegaze, indie rock, and slowcore. Known for philosophical lyrics exploring themes of death and heartbreak, their music features delicate vocals and lush orchestral instrumentation. Notable albums include Pearlty and Animal Drowning, earning them recognition as a 'Band To Watch' by Stereogum.

Trauma Ray, from Fort Worth, Texas, creates a powerful blend of shoegaze, post-hardcore, and nu-metal. The band, known for making heavy sounds captivating, features melodic vocals and distorted riffs. Notable releases include their album "Chameleon" and the "Carnival EP". Their lyrics often draw from themes of guilt and introspection.

Glixen, a Phoenix shoegaze band, blends influences like Björk and My Bloody Valentine. Founded in 2020 by Aislinn Ritchie, they’ve toured with Interpol and DIIV. Their EP, "She Only Said," gained national attention. Produced by Jack Endino and Sonny DiPerri, they capture a modern, intense sound.