Soundpool
Shimmering shoegaze guitars meet infectious disco rhythms. A lush, danceable wall of sound that feels like a late-night New York City rooftop party.
Shimmering shoegaze guitars meet infectious disco rhythms. A lush, danceable wall of sound that feels like a late-night New York City rooftop party.
Imagine the hazy, reverb-drenched guitars of My Bloody Valentine suddenly finding a groove on a 1970s disco floor. Soundpool creates a unique intersection where the introspective 'gaze' of the 90s meets the extroverted pulse of dance music. It is music that feels both massive and intimate, wrapping you in a thick blanket of fuzz while simultaneously compelling you to move your feet.
What sets them apart is the rhythm section. While many of their peers lean into slowcore or drifting tempos, Soundpool utilizes funky, driving basslines and steady four-on-the-floor beats. Kim Field's vocals act as the melodic glue, floating high above the dense instrumentation like a soft light through a thick fog, providing a sense of ethereal calm amidst the sonic intensity.
Start with 'Mirrors in Your Eyes' if you want to hear their most polished fusion of dance and noise. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves the atmosphere of dream pop but finds themselves wishing for a bit more rhythmic momentum and pop sensibility.
Soundpool is an American, New York City-based shoegaze band, formed in 2005.
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