Portals Presents: Belgian shoegaze sensations Slow Crush. Slow Crush are a band that thrives on evolution. After their acclaimed debut Aurora-dubbed by Stereogum as “phenomenal” and “one of the best shoegaze albums of all time”-they toured relentlessly, building a global fanbase drawn to their immersive, swirling soundscapes. Their new record is heavier and more layered, contrasting dreamy vocals with gritty guitars, capturing a new emotional intensity. Isa dug deeper than ever before in her lyrics and vocal performance, exploring themes of emotional burnout, reconnection, and the push-pull of life on and off the road. At its core, the album reflects a desire for clarity and emotional truth-balancing heaviness with intimacy. It’s a record about being tethered yet weightless, lost yet searching, and above all, embracing music as a space for stillness, reflection, and transcendence. “We want people to feel embraced by the music,” Isa says. “To let go and be taken somewhere else-into another dimension, even. A place where they can just be present.” Support comes from American shoegaze/post-rock supergroup SOM (featuring members from Caspian, Junius, and Constants). Presented by Portals. This is a 16+ event (under 18’s accompanied).