With just two weeks to go until Pale Waves unleash their new full-length, Smitten, the UK-based group has revealed their new single and accompanying music video for “Thinking About You.” The new single follows the release of “Gravity,” “Glasgow,” and “Perfume” and will be featured on the group’s forthcoming album, which arrives on September 27 via Dirty Hit. “‘Thinking About You’ is about a situation when someone leaves, and you can’t quite fully move on yet,” frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracie shares. “You know you should and that it’ll be better for you in the long run, but it’s harder and more… Read more »
Pale Waves has delivered another glimpse into their forthcoming full-length with their new single, “Gravity.” The twinkling track is steeped in personal conflict and details the tension between Heather Baron-Gracie and a previous partner. The frontwoman opens up in the track about her partner’s ebb and flow struggle to accept her sexual identity and their relationship over her religious beliefs. “‘Gravity’ is about a woman who chose Jesus over me,” Heather shares. “It took the longest of all of the songs on the album to finish. I think we must have rewritten it millions of times to get it to… Read more »
As they wrap their North America run supporting PVRIS, Pale Waves has released another taste of their forthcoming record with “Glasgow.” Preceded by “Perfume,” the new track is set to appear on the band’s fourth album, Smitten. The 12-track LP is set to arrive on September 20 via Dirty Hit. Vocalist Heather Baron-Gracie shares of the new offering, ‘Glasgow’ is my favorite from Smitten. It’s about leaving someone because you know it’s no good for either of you anymore. It somehow breaks my heart but also makes me feel so euphoric at the same time.” Check out the self-directed music video for the raw breakup track… Read more »
Pale Waves is entering a new era with the release of “Perfume” and with the announcement of their fourth album, Smitten. The 12-track LP is set to arrive on September 20 via Dirty Hit. “Perfume” sees queer joy at the forefront of its lyrics. “When I saw you I knew it was over/I just laid down and surrendered/Oh, laying in the fields with you/Please tell me that we can make this last forever,” vocalist Heather Baron-Gracie sings over euphoric alt-pop chords. “‘Perfume’ is the perfect introduction into the new world we’ve created,” Baron-Gracie says of the track. “It’s queer, feminine,… Read more »
Diva Bleach, recently hailed as one of idobi Radio’s 100 Rising Artists To Listen To In 2024, continues to dazzle with the release of their debut on InVogue Records, “Kiss Her Goodbye,” which arrived in November 2023. Effortlessly infusing their glitter-soaked alt-pop with a radiant confidence akin to The Veronicas, Diva Bleach is forging a distinctive and enthralling musical path of their own. Not only have the pair secured a spot on this year’s Sad Summer Fest alongside headliners Mayday Parade and The Maine, but the duo will also serve as the opening support act for Young Rising Sons across… Read more »
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