British duo Insides made their debut with 1993's Euphoria, a sensual set of ambient pop songs filled with airy guitars, intricately crafted beats, and provocative lyrics about intimate relationships and emotional tension. The distinctive album was praised by critics and remains a favorite of dream pop aficionados, and the duo have sporadically released new recordings, including the 2021 full-length Soft Bonds.
Vocalist/bassist Kirsty Yates and guitarist/programmer Julian Tardo first collaborated as part of the band Earwig, a shoegaze/dream pop group who released four EPs and ...