The first from the French band's new EP kicks off with the kinda of woozy vibes you expect from shoegaze in 2026. Especially given how pronounced the nod to the 90s guita5r tones they have dialed in. Where they set themselves apart is in the more indie rock feel of the vocals, This in some ways is more of a production choiuce, less effects on the voice and more forward placement in the mix, instread of the hazy whisper of shoe gaze vocals that are a more androgymous coo, that what happens here, where you can make out lyrics rather than it being the texture of a voice.
This carries over to a greater extent on the second song, "Screengaze," that finds the guitar ringing out more like the Smiths. The sullen croon of the baritone vocals might not carry the anxious tension of post-punk, but it comes closer to the genre than shoegaze here. This gives a strong argument in favor of them not just falling in line with what other bands are doing and setting themselves apart. This is also accomplished in the more nuanced vocal approach with this song. They are also very dynamic songwriters, and I think giving the vocal priority falls in line with this. This can also be felt in hte very organic flow of "Blurry."
The last song fnds the hesitant chords falling with a thought of deliberation. The vocal melody carries a pathetic drone that sets the stage for the more intense sonic build that grows around them. While this all sounds great, it is more of an abstract arrangement than a hookier songwriting formula they have managed to balance up until this point. Things get heavier, with shouted vocals accenting this, which was not the build I was expecting, but glad they were willing to go there. Overall, what they do here works better than most since they are writing songs and keep the vocals vital, this places them ahead of the pack when it comes to indie rock flavored shoegaze in 2026 so far, I will give this one a 9.5, and see if it keeps my interest as the year progresses.
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