Brief Candles is an American shoegaze band that has been weaving dense textures of sound and dreamy atmospheric layers since their formation. The band hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has carved out a niche for themselves in the shoegaze and indie rock scene with their melodic and reverb-infused music, characterized by its dreamy qualities and nuanced production.

Their discography is marked by noteworthy releases that showcase the band's evolution over the years. With "Newhouse," released in 2023, Brief Candles continued their tradition of delivering lush soundscapes paired with introspective lyrics, a record that demonstrates their mature songwriting and refined sonic approach. The album "Fractured Days," which came out in 2017, is rich with textures that ebb and flow in a hypnotic manner, evidencing the band's ability to meld melodic guitar work with airtight rhythmic foundations. Earlier, in 2011, "They Live We Sleep," further cemented Brief Candles' position in the indie music community, featuring a blend of shoegaze's haze and a more distinct sense of melodic clarity. Together, these albums have contributed to a solid fan base and have secured Brief Candles' reputation as creators of evocative, enveloping music that transcends the ordinary.