Black Glow – Waves And Mirrors – Mirrors And Waves

 

 

Black Glow – Waves And Mirrors – Mirrors And Waves 
Self-released – 2026
Doom, Stoner, Gaze, Garage
Rated: ****

The creative force behind Black Glow is led by Gina Rios, formerly known as the enigmatic vocalist and guitarist of the stoner doom band Spacegoat. Alongside drummer Octavio Diliegros, she evolves this vision into a cosmic blend of doom grooves and atmospheric textures. Indeed, Black Glow is a duo. But they had help from the one and only Christian Peters, (Samsara Blues Experiment, Terraplane) who did additional lead guitars, mellotron, organ and synthesizer effects. And we were happy to see it reach the 24th spot of the June Doom Charts, where we wrote…

 
Like light shifting across restless water, Waves and Mirrors – Mirrors and Waves drifts between shadow and radiance, carrying equal measures of weight and wonder. Black Glow weave hypnotic riffs, spectral psychedelia, and aching melodies into an atmosphere that feels both intimate and vast. At its heart, Gina Ríos’ luminous voice serves as an emotional compass, guiding songs that unfold with patience, melancholy, and a serene kind of power. Richly textured yet deeply human, the album embraces contrast without losing its identity, revealing an album of remarkable depth… Atmospheric by default, every crest and every horizon feels like the destination you wanted to reach…

(Written by JK)

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