Newsletter #5 is filled with a variety of the newest shoegaze, dream pop and psychedelic rock / folk rock. The new singles by deary, Emma Anderson and Agouti are undeniably beautiful pieces of music. Ripping garage and experimental psychedelic rockers Frankie and The Witch Fingers, A Place To Bury Strangers and Psychic Lemon go hard with their edgy high energy rock. New comers Black Snake Moan bring the listener on a shamanic journey while Annie Taylor brings classic rock music that should not be overlooked.

Rcknrll is a blistering live album that captures Firefriends's sonic assault in all its glory.

Toronto's The Royal Family channels the psychedelic rock and acid folk sounds of the 60s and 70s, offering a lighthearted trip with Eastern influences and meditative vibes.

Atmospheric post rock with restraint and targeted volume dynamics. On Bloom, TSTT sustains tension that releases and grows throughout each track. The release of tension is in the form of beautiful chords supported by thick low notes and atmospheric guitar chords that hover in the air as the next chord presents itself.