Alison's Halo

Alison's Halo is a dreamy shoegaze outfit that emerged from Tempe, Arizona in the early '90s, founded by sisters Cathy and Amy Hawthorne. Known for crafting lush soundscapes with swirling guitars and ethereal vocals, they became local legends while riding the second wave of shoegaze alongside acts like Slowdive and Chapterhouse. Their 1996 debut EP *Eyedazzler* (featuring standout tracks "Happy" and the title cut) captured their signature balance of melodic warmth and sonic experimentation, earning cult favorite status among genre enthusiasts. Though the band originally dissolved in 1998, they reunited in 2012 to celebrate shoegaze's revival, reissuing their small-but-mighty catalog and reminding fans why their hazy textures remain timeless.

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