REVIEW

Fourth EP from Canada-based grunge/shoegaze duo Softcult. Living up to its title, Heaven, this release is their most overtly dreamlike to date, led by opener “Haunt You Still”, a shoegaze track that submerges its heavenly, hallucinatory beauty in a deep sea of reverb. As always, the songwriting and execution are consistently strong, making this an easy recommendation for fans of shoegaze and dream pop.

That said, the heavier and darker edges that once defined much of Softcult’s appeal have receded considerably here. For listeners who gravitate toward shadowier textures, the brightness of this EP may feel a touch overwhelming—perhaps even pushing the upper limit of what we typically cover. Still, even without leaning into darkness, Heaven stands as a high-quality and well-crafted release.

For those craving something murkier, Year Of The Snake—which includes tracks like “BWBB” and “Perfect Blue”—remains the better entry point.