CIEL
Swirling shoegaze textures anchored by sharp post-punk rhythms. A hazy, melodic exploration of modern anxiety for late nights in the city.
Swirling shoegaze textures anchored by sharp post-punk rhythms. A hazy, melodic exploration of modern anxiety for late nights in the city.
CIEL is a Brighton-based trio led by Dutch-born musician Michelle Hindriks. Originally a solo project characterized by the 2017 EP 'Anxiety', the project evolved into a collaborative band after Hindriks relocated to the UK, incorporating bassist Jorge Bela Jimenez and drummer Tim Spencer.
Their sound is a sophisticated synthesis of shoegaze, post-punk, and indie rock, drawing significant influence from the 4AD catalog and the melodic sensibilities of 90s alternative. Critically, they are noted for their ability to balance 'pretty' melodic structures with 'gritty' sonic textures, often utilizing motorik rhythms and heavy reverb. The band's trajectory peaked with the 2025 release of 'Call Me Silent' on V2 Records, which solidified their position in the UK's thriving post-punk and dream-pop scenes. They occupy a cultural space between the DIY aesthetics of the Brighton underground and the polished, atmospheric production of modern indie-shoegaze, making them a key reference point for the 'new wave of British shoegaze'.
Shares shoegaze, post-punk, dream pop (subgenres); reverb_heavy, layered_dense, analog_warmth (production style)
Shares shoegaze, post-punk, dream pop (subgenres); reverb_heavy, layered_dense, analog_warmth (production style)
Shares reverb_heavy, layered_dense, analog_warmth (production style); shoegaze, post-punk, dream pop (subgenres)
Shares shoegaze, post-punk, dream pop (subgenres); reverb_heavy, layered_dense, analog_warmth (production style)
Shares shoegaze, post-punk, dream pop (subgenres); reverb_heavy, layered_dense, analog_warmth (production style)
Shares shoegaze, post-punk, dream pop (subgenres); reverb_heavy, layered_dense, analog_warmth (production style)
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Shares shoegaze, post-punk, dream pop (subgenres); reverb_heavy, layered_dense, analog_warmth (production style)
Shares shoegaze, post-punk, dream pop (subgenres); reverb_heavy, layered_dense, analog_warmth (production style)
Shares reverb_heavy, layered_dense, analog_warmth (production style); shoegaze, dream pop, indie rock (subgenres)
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