Brighton quartet Winter Gardens make a bold and explosive return with their atmospheric and beguiling new single ‘U/U’. Showcasing a rich and alluring sonic approach the track is a striking example of the bands potential.
Produced by Luke Marsden alongside Winter Gardens and mastered by Andy Miles at Star Delta, ‘U/U’ builds a rich sound pallet of swirling synths, driving live drums, punching bass and tasteful flecks of guitar, the result is a dystopian soundscape which blends elements of nu-wave electronica with post-punk and shoegaze. Effortlessly cool and impactful, the track is topped by a haunting and reflective vocal which glides between evocative spoken word and soaring, haunting high melodies.
Textural, dreamy and delectably melancholic, the track is cinematic yet underground, capturing an industrial, experimental air that contrasts against the expansive nature of the production. Thematically, ‘U/U’ explores the internal struggle of imposter syndrome and self-doubt, as well as the uncomfortable feelings of not being good enough for the expectations we believe others have of us.
Speaking on the track, the band shared: “The bare bones of this track was formed around an industrial lead guitar tone, achieved with a broken interface which we drenched with effects.”
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