The Thai shoegaze scene is something genuinely special. What sets it apart from the rest of the world is its incredible warmth. While Western shoegaze can sometimes feel cold, bleak, or aggressively buried in pure noise, bands coming out of Thailand always seem to anchor their massive walls of sound with undeniable, hook-driven pop melodies. There is a unique atmosphere to it—maybe it is the tropical humidity or the contrast of a chaotic city like Bangkok—but the music always

We caught up with Lucid Express to talk about their distinct sonic identity, the surreal feeling of crossing borders with their music, and why you definitely shouldn't assume their name is a nod to a Wong Kar-wai film.

March has been an incredible month for new music, especially from artists pushing the boundaries of their respective scenes. From the dark, psych-folk of British Columbia to the high-energy alt-pop of New York, these are five records by female artists that have been on our rotation.