Spindrift (out April 23rd) is Roving’s first full-length, but the seeds were planted years ago. In its earliest incarnations, the project that’d become Roving was the duo of vocalist/guitarist Aryel Lopez and drummer Diego Gomez while the two were just 14, and they picked up bassist Eddy Siordia a couple years later. When guitarist Chase Hunter joined the band over a shared love of groups like Nirvana and The Smashing Pumpkins, Roving was solidified. That shared love of the Pumpkins and Hum and such informs Spindrift. The giants of the ‘90s loom large, but they never overshadow Roving’s own sensibilities. The warbling riff that rips “Honey” open nods to Catherine Wheel, but the hook goes for pure pop euphoria; “Selfish” forces the album’s gnarliest riffs upfront, submerging Lopez’s voice under a deluge of feedback and alt-metal bite. Cuts like “Haven Blue” and single “Midnight Shimmer” might be the first time any of the modern-day grunge-gaze bands have successfully blended the lush atmospherics of shoegaze with the dirty sneering energy of grunge. The band wrote the album over seven months, with every member contributing as much as possible, frequently even collaborating on lyrics. It feels like the work of a band operating as one. Like their labelmates Dosser and Day Aches, Roving has done something special on this LP. Spindrift doesn’t just pay homage to their heroes, it stands aside them.

LA shoegazers

The group initially came together in 2022. After a break, they regrouped with some of the original members and added some fresh faces to the mix. Claiming the San Fernando Valley as the group's roots, the journey began even though each member is spread out between SFV and North Hollywood. Despite their geographic spread, their camaraderie and shared passion for music drove their creative journey.  The current lineup includes Adrian on vocals/guitar, Amie on bass, Josue on drums, and Danny on guitar. The band's name is a tribute to Abe Vigoda, a tropical noise punk band that clearly resonated with them. When brainstorming names, Abe Vigoda's song stood out, and they knew this was it. Their music left a lasting impression, and Live Long was born from that connection. Their sound is shaped by a mix of modern and classic shoegaze influences. Bands like Whirr, My Bloody Valentine, Luster, and Nothing have had a significant impact on their music. It all started when they discovered Whirr's dreamy, swirling soundscapes, which led the exploration of other shoegaze bands. They immersed themselves in the genre, drawing inspiration from both past and present. This blend of old and new helped craft their own unique sound, one that pays homage to the shoegaze roots while pushing the boundaries of the genre.

A heavy shoegaze band based in San Pedro, CA, that isn't afraid to blend the lines of their genre. Taking elements from other genres like grunge, midwest emo, screamo, and much more. "We have much more in store for you all. The music we write improves everyday and we can't wait for you to see our evolution." -Exosphere <3