Slide Away: A Shoegaze Celebration Returns This Spring with NYC and LA Editions

Slide Away, the iconic shoegaze festival lovingly dubbed the “festival that celebrates itself,” is making a triumphant return this spring with editions in both New York City and Los Angeles. Curated by the genre-defying band Nothing, this year’s event promises unforgettable nights of immersive soundscapes and legendary reunions, anchored by Whirr’s first live performances in a decade.

New York City Edition

• When: April 26, 2025
• Where: Brooklyn Paramount
• Lineup:
  • Whirr (returning after a decade-long hiatus)
  • Swervedriver
  • The Pains of Being Pure at Heart (reuniting for the first time since 2018)
  • Nothing
  • Lucid Express
  • Her New Knife
  • Plus a DJ set from Norman Brannon

Los Angeles Edition

• When: May 24, 2025
• Where: Hollywood Palladium
• Lineup:
  • Whirr
  • Vyva Melinkolya
  • Swirlies
  • Swervedriver
  • Nothing
  • Luster

Tickets:
Presale tickets for both NYC and LA editions are available now with code SLIDE25. Any remaining tickets will go on general sale starting Friday, January 24 at 10 AM local time.

Slide Away has become a sanctuary for fans of shoegaze and dream pop, bringing together both iconic pioneers and new voices in the genre. With rare reunions and unmissable performances, these spring dates will undoubtedly be a celebration of distortion, melody, and the ethereal.

Founded by Nothing, Slide Away is more than a festival—it’s a heartfelt homage to the artists and fans who keep the shoegaze spirit alive. Known for its carefully curated lineups and electrifying atmosphere, the festival has earned its place as a cornerstone of the shoegaze community.