Glare

Glare is an American shoegaze band originating from the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas. The band was founded in 2017, marking their entry into the music world with a distinctive shoegaze sound characterized by ethereal textures and atmospheric tones. In their founding year itself, they released their debut singles, "Into Me" and "Blank," which helped establish their presence in the independent music scene. This initial release laid the groundwork for their musical direction and helped garner initial attention from shoegaze and alternative music fans.

Following their initial success in 2017, Glare continued to build on their artistic output with the release of the single "Void in Blue" in 2018. This track exemplified the band's experimental approach within the shoegaze genre, blending dreamy soundscapes with emotionally resonant lyrics. "Void in Blue" helped the band maintain momentum by keeping their audience engaged with fresh material, further embedding Glare’s signature sound in the underground music community and expanding their reach beyond their initial fan base.

In 2021, Glare released the EP titled "Heavenly," marking a significant step forward in their musical career. The EP format allowed the band to explore a more cohesive artistic vision and present a more extended narrative than their singles had permitted. Alongside the EP, they released the single "Passing Dream." This period is notable for Glare refining their sound and demonstrating maturation in songwriting and production quality. The release of "Heavenly" helped solidify Glare's reputation within the shoegaze community and prepared fans for future full-length projects.

In 2023, Glare released the single "Bloom," continuing to showcase their evolving artistic style. This release kept the band relevant in an ever-changing musical landscape, demonstrating their capacity to innovate within the shoegaze genre. "Bloom" further exemplified the band’s commitment to atmospheric soundscapes and emotional depth, hallmark traits that have distinguished their music since formation. This single served as an anticipatory marker leading up to their more substantial releases planned for subsequent years.

August 2024 saw the release of Glare's single "Mourning Haze," serving as a lead-up to their upcoming full-length album. "Mourning Haze" embodied the band’s signature atmospheric shoegaze style while hinting at the thematic and sonic explorations planned for their next major work. This single not only heightened anticipation among their growing fan base but also represented Glare’s continued development as a band capable of producing evocative, textured music that resonates deeply in the alternative music scene.

In April 2025, Glare released their debut album titled "Sunset Funeral," marking a pivotal moment in their career. This album showcased the band’s ability to craft a cohesive and immersive musical journey, blending lush shoegaze elements with emotional storytelling across multiple tracks. Alongside the album release, they issued singles including "Guts" and "Nü Burn," which further highlighted their artistic range and solidified their standing within the shoegaze genre. The debut album established Glare as a noteworthy force in alternative and shoegaze music, setting a foundation for future creative endeavors and potential critical recognition.