Watch Alison’s Halo Perform on Audiotree Live

Since their original formation in 1992, Arizona’s Alison’s Halo have only released a handful of EPs and compilations, including the stellar Eyedazzler compilation that was reissued in 2024. Nevertheless, the band is still going strong, and remains an exemplar of the American shoegaze scene thanks to their rich guitar dynamics and Catherine Cooper’s voice.

Both of those are on full display in the band’s Audiotree studio performance from last November. The quartet perform songs from throughout their catalog, including “Jetpacks for Julian” from the 2009 EP of the same name and arguably their signature tune, “Dozen,” which was originally released on Independent Project Records back in 1995. The performance is followed by a short interview with Audiotree host Psalm One where they talk about their experiences as a hidden shoegaze gem, their favorite venues to play, and their memories of the ’90s Arizona shoegaze scene.

On a related note, I’m still kicking myself for not seeing Alison’s Halo last June, when they opened for Panchiko at Omaha’s Slowdown. If you’re in Europe, learn from my mistake and go see them this October, when they tour with Panchiko again.