Slow Crush
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| Origin | Leuven, Belgium |
| Genres | Shoegaze |
| Years active | 2017–present |
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| Website | slowcrush |
Slow Crush are a Belgian shoegaze band.
History[edit]
Slow Crush was formed in 2017 in Leuven, Belgium, by vocalist/bassist Isa Holliday, guitarists Jelle Ronsmans and Jan Jouck, and drummer Steve Cammaerts.[1][2] The band rose from the ashes of the doom metal outfit Hearserider, which split up in 2016[3] after its vocalist left the band.[1] The band's debut EP, Ease, was released on 18 May 2017.[4]
In March 2018, Slow Crush signed with Holy Roar Records.[5] The band's debut album, Aurora, was released on 23 September 2018.[6] In 2019, Jouck and Cammaerts both left the band due to personal commitments and health issues, respectively.[7] Jeroen Jullet and Frederik Meeuwis replaced both members.[8] In October 2019, Holy Roar released a deluxe edition of Ease.[9][10]
In March 2020, Slow Crush released a 7" single featuring the songs "Reel" and "Pale Skin".[11] In September 2020, Slow Crush severed ties with Holy Roar after the label's founder was accused of rape and sexual misconduct.[12][13] In January 2021, the band signed with Church Road Records, who released their second album, Hush, on 22 October 2021.[14][15][16][17]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums
- Aurora (2018)
- Hush (2021)
EPs
- Ease (2017)
- Ease (Deluxe Edition) (2019)
Band members[edit]
Current members
- Isa Holliday – vocals, bass (2017–present)
- Jelle Ronsmans – guitar (2017– present)
- Jeroen Jullet – guitar (2019–present)
- Frederik Meeuwis – drums (2019–present)
Former members
- Jan Jouck – guitar (2017–2019)
- Steven Cammaerts – drums (2017–2019)
References[edit]
- ^ a b Lanham, Tom (23 March 2021). "Slow Crush: Belgium's Latest Export Awash with '90s Guitars". Paste. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Noize, Astral (9 May 2019). "Slow Crush's Multi-Faceted Metal is Bringing the Shoegaze and Metal Worlds Together". ASTRAL NOIZE. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Cadoni, Miriam (13 August 2021). "SLOW CRUSH - An Interview with Isa Holliday". Femme Metal Webzine. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Lohan, Aaron (7 March 2017). "Slow Crush announce debut EP, 'Ease'". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Belgium's Slow Crush signs with Holy Roar Records • Punk Rock Theory". Punk Rock Theory. 7 March 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Exclusive: Watch The New Slow Crush Video Here!". Kerrang!. 30 July 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Slow Crush". Source webzine. 4 May 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Noize, Astral (3 November 2021). "In Conversation with Slow Crush as Their Shoegaze Ascendency Continues". ASTRAL NOIZE. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Shoegaze wizards Slow Crush share inspirations behind their masterful debut EP". Idioteq. 1 November 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Hampshire, Jay (19 November 2019). "Slow Crush: Gazing Into The Future". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Straughair, Ben (16 March 2020). "Slow Crush | New AA Single 'Reel/Pale Skin' x Exclusive In-Depth Interview". Backseat Mafia. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (9 September 2020). "Holy Roar Records Founder Resigns, Denies Rape Allegations". Stereogum. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Cadoni, Miriam (13 August 2021). "Slow Crush - An Interview with Isa Holliday". Femme Metal Webzine. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Weaver, James (7 January 2021). "Slow Crush sign to Church Road Records". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ Williams, Keegan (6 August 2021). "Video Spotlight: Slow Crush - 'Hush'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Slow Crush: "Op tour gaan betekent veel méér dan enkel live spelen" | Features". VI.BE (in Dutch). Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Big Takeover Exclusives (6 August 2021). "Slow Crush: Enigmatic & Enthralling Music that Embraces the Unknown". The Big Takeover. Retrieved 13 September 2023.