Drop Nineteens and Slowdive

Slowdive, born in Reading, England, are known for their shoegaze style blending reverb-drenched guitars and experimental sounds. Their latest album, "everything is alive," merges familiar shoegaze elements with new beginnings, highlighting their enduring influence on a younger audience. The band members, Rachel Goswell, Neil Halstead, Christian Savill, Nick Chaplin, and Simon Scott, collaborate to explore life’s shimmering nature and universal themes through diverse sonic landscapes.

Greg Ackell, born in Boston, fronted shoegaze band Drop Nineteens, known for albums *Delaware* and *National Coma*. They toured globally with Radiohead and Blur.