New Subscriber Playlist: “Maygazers”

Spring is in full swing, more or less, here in Nebraska. And though I prefer the chilly days of autumn, I can’t deny the sense of relief and renewal at seeing the skies brighten, the temperatures go up, and the world turn green again.

Longtime Opus readers will know that I love all things shimmery and shoegaze-y in my music, so this month’s playlist, titled “Maygazers,” highlights 16 recently released songs that prove all is alive and well in the realms of dream pop and shoegaze. The playlist features veterans from the scene, like former Lush singer/guitarist Emma Anderson, whose voice is still as airy and ethereal as ever, and Autumn’s Grey Solace, who are still going strong after nearly 25 years. But it also features plenty of youngsters, as well, including deary, Yndling, and Night Swimming.

Accompanying the playlist is the latest episode of my “Playlist Breakdown” podcast, in which I spotlight one of the playlist’s songs and why it’s so special, interesting, and/or meaningful. This month’s episode focuses on deary’s “Seabird,” a wonderful slice of dream pop that ably carries on the Cocteau Twins legacy.

Both of these are little bonuses for subscribers who support Opus financially. If you’d like to get access to them (and more), subscribe to Opus for just $5.00/month or $50/year. (You can also subscribe for free and get my weekend newsletter.)