Slow Crush

Slow Crush was formed in 2017 in Leuven, Belgium, by vocalist/bassist Isa Holliday, guitarists Jelle Ronsmans and Jan Jouck, and drummer Steve Cammaerts.^[1][2] The band's debut EP, Ease, was released on 18 May 2017.^[3]

In March 2018, Slow Crush signed with Holy Roar Records.^[4] The band's debut album, Aurora, was released on 23 September 2018.^[5] In 2019, Jouck and Cammaerts both left the band due to personal commitments and health issues, respectively.^[6] Jeroen Jullet and Frederik Meeuwis replaced both members.^[7] In October 2019, Holy Roar released a deluxe edition of Ease.^[8][9]

In March 2020, Slow Crush released a 7" single featuring the songs "Reel" and "Pale Skin".^[10] In September 2020, Slow Crush severed ties with Holy Roar after the label's founder was accused of rape and sexual misconduct.^[11][12] In January 2021, the band signed with Church Road Records, who released their second album, Hush, on 22 October 2021.^{[13][14][15][16]}

In September 2024, the band signed with Pure Noise Records.^[17] The band released their third studio album, Thirst, on 29 August 2025.^[18][19]

In fall 2025, the band toured in the United States with slowcore band Flooding.^[20] Along with Bay Area band Pure Hex and "fairy-doom" metal band Faetooth.

Studio albums

EPs

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]}