Paradigms II is the second compilation from artist-run label PFR Records, where shoegaze splinters into post-punk, grunge, and darker tones of psych rock. Featuring underground artists from New York, Tokyo, Stockholm, Honolulu, Portland, Boston, and beyond—this carefully crafted vinyl captures the evolution of these distortion-infused genres and showcases how they often overlap and blur. "If you’re looking for a great overview of contemporary heavy music put together by true music lovers invested in supporting their artistic communities, you really can’t do better than this." – Bandcamp Daily Each track taps into a shared sonic language of blown-out guitars, hypnotic overdrive, and emotionally charged songwriting. It’s heavy, hazy, and heartfelt. Though the bands come from different corners of the world, their performances share a gritty, palpable energy that mesmerized us on and off the stage. That’s why we spent the last year tracking them down and bringing them together here. We hope you love this comp as much as we do. <3 Proceeds support independent musicians and DIY spaces.