Experimental shoegaze and metal fusion delivers unique soundscapes for fans of genre-blending
Collaborative recording process with input from multiple musicians enhances creative depth
Lyrically inspired by themes of anxiety, surrealism, and teenage angst for a thought-provoking listening experience
Highly loopable tracks and intricate guitar work provide ample material for extended play
Limited edition vinyl pressing appeals to collectors and audiophiles
Carnival, the new EP from trauma ray, finds the Fort Worth band capturing some of their strongest, most intense, and exploratory work within the boundaries of a whirlwind year. The breakout success of Chameleon, their 2024 debut album on Dais Records, further established trauma ray amidst the current wave of shoegaze revivalists, yet incr
Format
Vinyl EP
Genre
Alternative rock, Metal, Rock
Number of tracks
5
Artwork
Photo set of deserted amusement park
Recording and mixing
Corey Coffman
Release year
2025
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Nathaniel · May 19, 2026
Trauma Ray 5 stars.
Packing was a little tight causing a bend to the slip and the cover. But record arrive safe and sound, 2 weeks before release on streaming even!