Hailing from London, British group Rainsong champions the best shoegaze vibes we have heard in a while. While they are quite traditional in their sonic livery – referencing the classics and keeping it relatable – the band also manages to offer an authentic take on it, a personal angle that informs all of their records so far. ‘a world away’ is the strongest evidence of that.
Rainsong’s latest effort, the track is certainly not a Christmas record, yet it creates a playful, stark contrast with the festive season. Built on lush guitar tones and spacious drums, it also contains a great deal of anthemic melodies, with strong vocals which makes the song palatable to a larger audience. The dreamy, ethereal aura around it is quite irresistible.
Speaking about the single, Rainsong explain: “A chiming, shimmering slice of dreampop/shoegaze, that tells a story of loneliness and alienation while others celebrate… Merry Christmas!!”.
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