Gravegonzo are a London-based dream-pop band, founded by vocalist and songwriter Sam Beahan. I heard about them thanks to my local newspaper featuring Sam on their front cover as part of the interview feature, and what an amazing discovery that was. They have just released their debut LP this summer via Airbag Records entitled "Their Fantasy Mirrors", a sublime and captivating sonic journey illustrated by Sam's enchanted narratives. By ingeniously blending dark synth-pop in the vein of Eyeshadows, ethereal wave championed by Cocteau Twins and pop-oriented harmonies reminiscent of Air France and Grimes, Gravegonzo manage to carve a unique niche for themselves, filled with hazy, sensuous melodies and shoegazy atmospheres. What's also worth noting is that "Their Fantasy Mirrors" is brilliantly sequenced, helping the listener to blissfully sink into these nine tracks from the very first moments of the opener "Lurk Around". Unexpected find that most likely will be my favourite debut of 2021. Recommended!
"Their Fantasy Mirrors" can be ordered on limited edition vinyl here. You can stream the album in full below.