Pandabear 414 Posted January 31, 2014 Slowdive is a dream pop/shoegaze band that formed in 1989 in Reading, England, United Kingdom. Signed to Creation Records in 1990 and initially championed by the British music press, the band scored a UK top forty entry with their debut album Just for a Day. The band consists of Rachel Goswell (vocals/guitar), Neil Halstead (vocals/guitar), Nick Chaplin (bass),Christian Savill (guitar), and Simon Scott (drums, 1990-1994, 2014-present); additionally, Ian McCutcheonreplaced Scott from 1994-1995. Goswell and Halstead had known each other since early childhood in Reading, Berkshire. The band reunited in 2014. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU6TDgqFXbc Considering they're my all time favorite shoegaze band and that they just reunited, it seemed appropriate to make a thread for these guys. Needless to say I love their music. Souvlaki is a shoegaze masterpiece. Even if you're not familiar with the genre, but enjoy good alternative rock or indie music you should check it out. I'm dying to see them live, but they've only announced 2 dates so far. One in Spain and one in London. I think both have sold out. There has also been hints of possible new music. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for U.S concert dates and a new album. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Des 289 Posted April 1, 2015 Souvlaki is one of the most nostalgic sounding records I've ever heard and I love it to bits. "When The Sun Hits" The Music on Vinyl label is re-releasing the compilation Blue Day on april 18 (record store day) but apparently Slowdive isn't so pleased saying that they didn't know about it until they read it on Twitter and that they won't get much out of it. Shady business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroin 53 Posted April 7, 2015 Slowdive are beautifully amazing. Souvlaki just passes my head to an extraordinary feel of happiness. I happily own just for a day 2011 release on Vinyl. The best played on turntable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmny 4139 Posted April 7, 2015 im so salty that they came to toronto but i couldn't attend souvlaki is easily one of the most timeless indie rock releases and it sounds more amazing with every listen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroin 53 Posted April 8, 2015 im so salty that they came to toronto but i couldn't attend souvlaki is easily one of the most timeless indie rock releases and it sounds more amazing with every listen same here! i asked too many days off for different concerts throughout the month. oh the pain. couldnt go also for MBV as well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmny 4139 Posted April 10, 2015 same here! i asked too many days off for different concerts throughout the month. oh the pain. couldnt go also for MBV as well... aw that sucks are you also from toronto? i really wanted to attend MBV's show but it was on a horrible day hopefully they come again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroin 53 Posted April 10, 2015 aw that sucks are you also from toronto? i really wanted to attend MBV's show but it was on a horrible day hopefully they come again. naw i live more down. sadly I believe MBV announced that it was their last tour. some article i read a while ago. all you could do is hope for a surprise. its a shame : T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Des 289 Posted June 18, 2015 I couldn't care less about Pitchfork's music reviews but this little classics TV thing they do is nice. It has interviews with the group's members who talk about the beginnings of Slowdive as well. It's not just on Souvlaki. 50 minutes duration. Slowdive fans got to see this! 3 fitear1590, Panda_bear and emmny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panda_bear 43 Posted March 14, 2017 ^ That documentary was great. Literally can't wait for their new album to drop this year. Never thought I'd hear new slowdive material. And they have a new tour which kicks off at the end of march. Already bought my tix. Upcoming Shows: Mar 27 -- Glasgow, UK -- Art School Mar 28 -- Liverpool, UK -- Liverpool Arts Club Mar 30 -- Bristol, UK -- The Fleece Mar 31 -- The Hague, AN -- Rewire Festival Apr 02 -- Paris, FR -- Trabendo Apr 03 -- Berlin, DE -- Festsaal Apr 30 -- Fort Worth, TX -- Fortress Festival May 02 -- St. Paul, MN -- Palace Theatre. May 03 -- Chicago, IL -- The Vic May 05 -- Toronto, ON -- Danforth Music Hall May 07 -- Washington, DC -- 9:30 Club May 08-- Brooklyn, NY -- Brooklyn Steel May 09 -- Brooklyn, NY -- Brooklyn Steel May 10 -- Carrboro, NC -- Cat's Cradle Jun 03 -- London, UK -- Field Day Jun 07 -- Madrid, ES -- Mad Cool Festival Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear 1817 Posted August 20, 2017 Saw these guys live last night. It was pouring rain, I was wet from top to bottom and ice cold after having been out in the rain for hours, but what a gig and what an experience. I'm actually glad it rained, because it really set the mood for the gig. Massive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
