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Kestrels' "Better Wonder": A Captivating Shoegaze Revival

2/12/2025

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After a decade of evolution, Nova Scotian shoegaze band Kestrels has unveiled their fifth album, "Better Wonder." Born from the solitude of lockdown, frontman Chad Peck breathed new life into forgotten tracks, merging vibrant power-pop harmonies with gritty guitar riffs. The album's juxtaposition of bright melodies and shadowy undertones invites listeners on a captivating journey through its rich soundscape.

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After a decade of evolution, Nova Scotian shoegaze band Kestrels has unveiled their fifth album, "Better Wonder." Born from the solitude of lockdown, frontman Chad Peck breathed new life into forgotten tracks, merging vibrant power-pop harmonies with gritty guitar riffs. The album's juxtaposition of bright melodies and shadowy undertones invites listeners on a captivating journey through its rich soundscape.