History

Slow Crush was formed in 2017 in Leuven, 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.\n

In March 2018, Slow Crush signed with Holy Roar Records. 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.\n

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 rape and sexual misconduct. In January 2021, the band signed with Church Road Records, who released their second album, Hush, on 22 October 2021.\n

In September 2024, the band signed with Pure Noise Records. The band released their third studio album, Thirst, on 29 August 2025.\n

In fall 2025, the band toured in the United States with slowcore band Flooding. Along with Bay Area band Pure Hex and \"fairy-doom\" metal band Faetooth. \n

Discography

Studio albums\n

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EPs\n

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Band members

Current members\n

Isa Holliday – vocals, bass (2017–present)
Jelle Ronsmans – guitar (2017–present)
Nic Placklé – guitar (2022–present)
Frederik Meeuwis – drums (2019–present)

Former members\n

Jan Jouck – guitar (2017–2019)
Steven Cammaerts – drums (2017–2019)
Jeroen Jullet – guitar (2020–2022)
George Lennon - guitar (2019-2020)

References

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Slow Crush

Broadcast History