Slow Crush are a Belgian

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History

Slow Crush was formed in 2017 in

, Belgium, by vocalist/bassist Isa Holliday, guitarists Jelle Ronsmans and Jan Jouck, and drummer Steve Cammaerts. The band's debut EP, ''Ease'', was released on 18 May 2017. In March 2018, Slow Crush signed with

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. The band's debut album, ''Aurora'', was released on 23 September 2018. In 2019, Jouck and Cammaerts both left the band due to personal commitments and health issues, respectively. Jeroen Jullet and Frederik Meeuwis replaced both members. In October 2019, Holy Roar released a deluxe edition of ''Ease.'' In March 2020, Slow Crush released a 7" single featuring the songs "Reel" and "Pale Skin". In September 2020, Slow Crush severed ties with Holy Roar after the label's founder was accused of

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. In January 2021, the band signed with

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, who released their second album, ''Hush'', on 22 October 2021. In September 2024, the band signed with

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. The band will be releasing their third studio album, ''Thirst'' on 29 August 2025. In fall 2025 the band toured in the United States with

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Discography

Studio albums EPs

Band members

Current members * Isa Holliday – vocals, bass (2017–present) * Jelle Ronsmans – guitar (2017–present) * Nic Placklé – guitar (2022–present) * Frederik Meeuwis – drums (2019–present) Former members * Jan Jouck – guitar (2017–2019) * Steven Cammaerts – drums (2017–2019) * Jeroen Jullet – guitar (2020–2022) * George Lennon - guitar (2019-2020){{Citation needed, date=January 2025

References

Belgian shoegaze musical groups Musical groups established in 2017 English-language musical groups from Belgium Church Road Records artists Female-fronted musical groups