Winter Gardens blend the hazy textures of dream-pop with the urgency and drive of post-punk. Their sound moves fluidly between shimmering shoegaze atmospheres and propulsive, rhythm-led intensity, balancing moments of introspection with bursts of raw energy. Layers of reverb-soaked guitars and melodic basslines intertwine with driving percussion, creating a sound that feels both expansive and immediate. Immersive and emotionally charged, Winter Gardens capture a sense of movement and release, equal parts tension and lift, resulting in a distinctive “dreampunk” style that continues to resonate with audiences and critics alike.

Since their inception, Winter Gardens have shared stages with a number of acclaimed artists and appeared alongside acts including Echo & The Bunnymen and Gary Numan at festivals, whilst also securing support slots with the likes of Modern English, Piroshka and Pale Blue Eyes.

Opal Mag

Harnessing influences from the likes of Mazzy Star, The Sundays, The Breeders, and The Smashing Pumpkins, Opal Mag’s lead singles ‘Wasting’, ‘World End’ and ‘Kiss Me’ see the enigmatic musician’s evocative songwriting truly come to the fore, blended by her trademark hazy and atmospheric soundscapes that continue to captivate her growing fanbase.

Primed for a busy summer on the festival circuit, Opal Mag is ready to capitalise on previous supports alongside acts including Black Honey, Overpass and Phoebe Green, with the musician’s early releases having already gained countless plaudits from key tastemakers such as NME, Stereogum, Dork, Clash, So Young, The Line Of Best Fit, Rough Trade, Rolling Stone UK and Under The Radar, as well as initial spins on the BBC 6 Music (Emily Pilbeam), KEXP (Cheryl Waters) and Triple J (Colby Robertson) airwaves.

Detailing her EP, Opal Mag revealed: “‘Goodbye Lavender’ carries themes of love, identity, disappointment, nostalgia and the desire for freedom. The slow death of a relationship that only benefits one person with World End, Wasting, Kiss Me, Try Not to Hate Everything and the desire to go back to the past with Young Forever to a simpler time. Title track Goodbye Lavender ends the EP coming to terms with reality in an attempt to move forward and leave the rest behind, in the search for freedom, independence and happiness. Until the next “love” story comes along…”