REVIEW

The second EP from Toronto, Canada shoegaze band Seventh Dose.

Led by Casper Ostanski (ba/vo), who has been cited as having transitioned into shoegaze after a background in heavy metal and hardcore, the project presents a fusion of nu-metal weight and ethereal shoegaze aesthetics, suggesting a modern strain of Nu-Gaze/grungegaze. Layers of grunge- and metal-informed guitar textures build into a dense sonic mass, while a romantic, almost saccharine vocal line drifts above it. The overall effect suggests a kind of sonic analgesic—gently enveloping emotional abrasion in a haze of melancholic warmth.

All four tracks maintain a consistently high standard, collectively pointing to the band’s evident potential. Beyond the studio, Seventh Dose has steadily expanded its presence on the live circuit, having supported Softcult in 2024 and appearing on a Toronto bill in April 2026 alongside Soul Blind, Split Chain, and Downward. Alongside emerging acts such as the neverminds, cherry pick, and Deer Fang, they seem poised to become a key reference point for understanding the current state of Canada’s shoegaze scene.