Formed in Atlanta by five longtime friends and scene veterans—Samantha Kranz, Brett Miotti, Dustin Ragland, Luke Thornton, and Matt Turner—School of Design are quickly proving to be one of the most compelling dream-pop outfits on my radar. Having already delivered two stunning singles—both of which I fell in love with the second I heard them—I am honored to be premiering their brand new third single, "Astrid's Song," exclusively right here on Tape Wounds. Image Credit: Amanda

German shoegaze outfit Attic Ocean discusses touring with Ride, mastering with Slowdive’s Simon Scott, coping with loss, and writing great tracks without pricey gear.

With their second album, Sunlight Echoes, the band Whitelands from London have created a story that follows the ups and downs of life.