Phoenix shoegazers Glixen get heavy on new single "lust"

PHOENIX SHOEGAZE BAND GLIXEN SHARE NEW SINGLE “LUST” - LISTEN FUZZED OUT HEAVY TRACK FROM THE FOUR-PIECE  EMBRACES MESSY, URGENT EMOTIONS PLAYING SHOWS WITH INTERPOL, DIIV AND SASAMI THIS SPRING

Photo credit: Nick Balanon "Glixen is a crucial contributor to the ongoing American shoegaze renaissance."

“Adopting a heaviness in the vein of Deftones and Nothing with “foreversoon, ” the result is spectacular, blending Aislinn Ritchie’s sweet, delicate vocals with a fuzziness that’ll make you melt.”

“By intertwining shoegaze tropes with spurts of spiritual jazz, [Glixen] separate themselves from the pack, using the space between songs almost as much as the songs themselves.”

Phoenix, Arizona shoegazers Glixen are excited to share their dizzyingly intimate new single “lust,” out now via AWAL. The band build on the momentum of crowd favorite track “foreversoon,” which was their first offering since last year’s EP She Only Said, released via the tastemaking Philadelphia-based tape label, Julia’s War (They Are Gutting a Body of Water, feeble little horse). “lust” brings nu-metal guitar tones to the forefront over melodic blissed out rhythms, propelling the group even further into the realm of intensely heavy shoegaze. The band is set to tour around the US until early summer alongside Interpol, DIIV, and SASAMI. “lust” is about the yearning and wanting of somebody and the rush that that person makes you feel,” says bandleader Aislinn Ritchie. “It is a feeling that is shallow, yet it feels intense and passionate but only for a moment. We wanted to take the direction of our sound to a heavier place. I wanted the weight of the sound to crush me.” LISTEN TO “LUST” LISTEN TO “FOREVERSOON” WATCH THE OFFICIAL “FOREVERSOON” MUSIC VIDEO Today’s track serves as yet another suspenseful peak through the curtains at what listeners can expect from their Sonny DiPerri (My Bloody Valentine, DIIV) produced sophomore EP, due to drop later this year. The release of “foreversoon” marked a new chapter for the band, taking their sound into a heavier realm. With new music on the horizon and shows alongside rock heavyweights Interpol, DIIV and SASAMI, Glixen continue to carve an intriguing path for themselves.

Coming off of shows with Softcult, Glitterer, and King Woman, Glixen will be on the road this spring supporting Interpol and DIIV, roaming up, down and around the American West. They appeared at major U.S. festivals like SXSW (as captured by Rolling Stone) and Treefort earlier this year after performing at Nothing’s Slide Away Festival in Philadelphia. For more information, see below for a complete list of Glixen’s upcoming shows. ### GLIXEN LIVE MAY 8 - Mesa Amphitheatre - Mesa, AZ & JUNE 6 - The Catalyst - Santa Cruz, CA # @ 7 - The Regency Ballroom - San Francisco, CA # @ 8 - Goldfield Trading Post (Roseville) - Roseville, CA # @ 10 - The Neptune Theatre - Seattle, WA # @ 12 - Revolution Hall - Portland, OR # @ 13 - Treefort Music Hall, Boise ID # @ 14 - Metro Music Hall - Salt Lake City, UT # @ 16 - Ogden Theatre - Denver, CO # @ # - w/ DIIV @ - w/ SASAMI & - w/ Interpol

Glixen is a shoegaze band from Phoenix, Arizona whose sound consists of tender melodies encased inside chrome walls of grungy textures and heavy guitars. Founder and lead vocalist, Aislinn Ritchie, began the project in 2020 enlisting guitarist Esteban Santana, drummer Keire Johnson, and bassist Sonia Garcia. Emerging from a scene of local DIY artists, the band’s unique sound and look set them apart allowing them to perform in cities across the United States playing alongside bands like Narrow Head, Cowgirl Clue, MSPaint, Hotline TNT, and They’re Gutting A Body of Water.  She Only Said, the band’s debut EP, was released last summer through Julia’s War. Glixen continues to push the genre by utilizing a playful approach, incorporating ethereal pop vocals and shimmering guitars that guide you toward the feeling of true self-expression. Glixen is currently working on their sophomore EP, due for release in 2024.

Photo credit: Nick Balanon

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