Shoegazing – as a musical genre – was very popular in the United Kingdom at the end of the eighties and the start of the nineties. Bands like Cocteau Twins, the Jesus & Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine and Lush are among the best-known shoegazers.

The latter band made a very welcome return last year with their EP Blind Spot, and Ride is back at the scene as well! Not only have they announced new live dates for the coming months (they have already been playing live extensively last year), but next summer they will release their first new album in twenty years!

As an ultimate teaser the band released not one, but two new singles: Charm Assault and Home Is A Feeling. Two totally different songs, but each of them great in its own right. That’s why I feature them both.

Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.