Members

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About

Cloakroom is an American band hailing from Northwest Indiana, known for their unique blend of dream pop, slowcore, and shoegaze, genres that merge atmospheric and introspective soundscapes with elements of grunge and punk. Formed by Doyle Martin (vocals, guitar), Bobby Markos (bass), and Brian Busch (drums), Cloakroom has carved out a niche with their brooding yet immersive sonic palette. Their music resonates with the raw energy of indie punk while exploring the textured, expansive realms of shoegaze and nu-gaze.

How to Sound Like Cloakroom

Cloakroom's sound is characterized by heavy, reverb-drenched guitar tones that create a lush, immersive atmosphere. This is often achieved through Doyle Martin's use of pedals like the Electro-Harmonix Sovtek "Green Russian" Big Muff Pi V7C for fuzz-laden depth, paired with the EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V1 for expansive reverb effects. The band's sound is both ethereal and gritty, balancing the dreamy textures of ambient effects with the raw power of grunge-inspired riffs. Their use of the Boss TE-2 Tera Echo further accentuates the spatial and temporal depth of their music, resulting in a dynamic and enveloping listening experience.

Discography

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