Emerging from a sea of intimate textures, ‘glory days’ slowly grows in intensity, driving dark drum machines and brighter synths into the sonic picture. A rather cinematic and poignant offering, the track provides the perfect framework for a_shes’ evocative and luscious vocals, delivered with heartfelt energy and unwavering commitment. Honestly, it’s dark indie pop goodness, the kind that resonates greatly with the unsettledness of our modern times.
Spending his time between London and Cambridge, a_shes crafts material that’s highly authentic, especially in its songwriting qualities. Echoing personal experiences and a wider search for human consciousness, the project is able to bloom into an anthemic, meaningful entity, something that’s very evident in ‘glory days’, especially in its shoegaze-style finale, so majestic and emotional. As the Malaysian-Bornean creative explains, he sources his references from the 2010’ Tumblr scene. Millennials unite – a_shes has got something planned for you all!
Speaking about the lyricism behind the record, the talented singer and producer explains: “It’s a breakup song mourning your childhood innocence as you transition into becoming a hardened adult”. We’ll make a note of that – since we still can’t move on from being blocked on MSN by our best friend…
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