Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Six major LPs spanning 2016-2023 on Ipecac Recordings and Crowquill, with original and limited vinyl editions.
Spotlights emerged from Brooklyn, New York, in 2014, carving a niche in the doomgaze and post-metal scenes with a blend of sludge and shoegaze influences. Their discography includes ten vinyl releases incorporating elements of alternative, independent, and psychedelic rock. Key releases through Ipecac Recordings and Crowquill Records reflect careful craftsmanship in their studio albums.
The band’s vinyl presence features multiple pressings including original and limited editions, some with transparent vinyl variants, notably their 2023 album "Alchemy For The Dead." Vinyl collectors follow their releases across formats, with prices ranging from approximately 18 to 37 euros on original pressings.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Ipecac Recordings · 2023
Ipecac Recordings · 2019
Ipecac Recordings · 2017
Crowquill Records · 2016Playlist
The tracks that sum up Spotlights's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Latest studio album showcasing the band's dense doomgaze sound with 12 tracks that span immersive atmospheres and dynamic shifts.
Focuses on sludge metal and shoegaze styles across 9 tracks, embodying a layered, textured evolution of their sound.
Includes 11 tracks merging shoegaze, sludge metal, and post-metal; an important early album expanding their sonic palette.
Go further
Artists who share part of Spotlights's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Spotlights blends doom metal heaviness with shoegaze textures to create a compelling, immersive soundscape."— Music description
Released in 2023 by Ipecac Recordings on the IPC263LP3 catalog number, the US original LP pressing is noted for its classic presentation and stable vinyl quality, with current prices spanning 16.65 to 37.4 euros.
Spotlights started in Brooklyn, New York, in April 2014, immersing themselves in the emerging doomgaze and post-metal scene of the region.
This track has garnered over 75,000 plays, making it a frequent favorite highlighting the band's blend of heavy atmospherics and shoegaze.
A limited edition repress of the 2016 album "Tidals" was self-released under the band's own label with catalog number BSE001, adding collectible appeal.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Spotlights formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2014, developing their distinct doomgaze and post-metal style from the US East Coast.
Spotlights releases include LP albums and limited edition pressings, with some transparent vinyls among their catalog.
"Love & Decay" mixes sludge metal and shoegaze, featuring textured soundscapes and layered guitars ideal for fans of the genre.
Original pressings range from around 18 to over 37 euros, depending on edition rarity and album.
Spotlights enjoys a growing following among French listeners who appreciate their mix of shoegaze and metal with atmospheric depth.
Paris record stores specializing in metal and alternative vinyl often stock Spotlights releases, with availability varying by store.
Key tracks include "Learn to Breathe," "Algorithmic," and "Sunset Burial," showcasing their dynamic atmospheres and heavy shoegaze influence.
Spotlights has released at least six studio albums on vinyl, many with multiple pressings including limited editions.
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