Forest shares "Divine Machine," supporting ivri on tour this fall

FOREST SHARES “DIVINE MACHINE” NEW SINGLE EXPLORES THE INESCAPABLE FEELING OF  AN EVERLASTING, INTANGIBLE BOND - LISTEN LOS ANGELES ARTIST’S DEBUT ALBUM SWAN DIVE AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 VIA AWAL SUPPORTING IVRI ON TOUR THIS FALL,  BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 28 IN PORTLAND, OR - DETAILS HERE

Photo Credit: Bella Villa @by.bellavilla  “Loud, chaotic, and weirdly addictive.” - STEREOGUM "Whore & Savior”  - ALTERNATIVE PRESS A-SIDES “Pulls from many different corners of music: pop, shoegaze, industrial, 90s and 2000s rock…  she lives in the space between confrontational and vulnerable, adding an element of chaos to the fog.” - HIT PARADER Today, Los Angeles artist Forest is excited to share another preview of her new album, Swan Dive, available September 25, 2026 via AWAL. Twinkling with unexpected electronic glitches, “Divine Machine” arrives today, capturing the feeling of an intangible yet inescapable and passionate connection. The vocals and guitars ebb and flow between wispy and heavy, conveying the push and pull of a spiritual connection, all grounded with the thrumming drumbeat throughout.  About today’s release, Forest explains, This song is about feeling tied to a person, and no matter what you do, you feel as if you’ll always be connected. It deals with a very real feeling of not wanting a connection, but always feeling it in the back of your head. I love the idea of being bonded to someone spiritually, and I wanted to express that push and pull throughout the record. The chorus’ “I know that he’ll always be there waiting for me” isn’t a physical statement, but intended to express how you can be waiting for something that might not ever come back.” LISTEN TO “DIVINE MACHINE”

Swan Dive arrives as Forest's most fully realized work to date, expanding the alt-rock foundation of her earlier releases into something sonically larger and more fluid. Across the ten-track record, walls of distorted guitars collide with electronic textures, industrial undercurrents, and moments of startling pop clarity. Her new music is intimate but overwhelming, capable of shifting from whispered confession to emotional freefall in the span of a few measures. Earlier this summer, along with the album announcement, Forest shared “Anchor,” which ponders the burden of time over emo-tinged breakdowns. In May, “Lay With Me” thrashed forward with intense drums and chugging riffs that underscored sweet but powerful vocals. Pleading for simple intimacy, Forest opens up over wiry guitars that descend into disarray. “Whore and Savior” arrived earlier this spring. After previewing the new single across her socials, fans and strangers alike were instantly hooked. Pummeling guitars charge forth from the start, building a strong layer of fuzz for Forest’s vocals to hold onto. Contemplating ideas of young love as one crosses the bridge from naivety to maturity, the track explores the push and pull between desire and innocence, cementing Forest as a rising star in the process. “Prosthetic Stars” kicked off a wild year, armed with stadium-ready riffs and brightly toned synths, which soar lightly beneath Forest’s powerful vocals, creating a sense of emotional gravity that swells rather than explodes. Filled with desire and discomfort, drums anchor the melodically boisterous song, keeping in time with the urgency of the moment.  LISTEN TO “ANCHOR” LISTEN TO “LAY WITH ME” LISTEN TO “WHORE AND SAVIOR” LISTEN TO “PROSTHETIC STARS” Known for her unforgettable performances, Forest has shared the stage with bands like Starcrawler, Chokecherry, Empty Shell Casing, and more. To kick off 2026, she played the sold-out emo revival festival BurnDown in Santa Ana, CA. Throughout this spring, Forest has brought her new music to the stage with an expansive North American tour with Clarion. Nonstop touring continues this fall when she supports ivri across the West Coast. To stay in the loop on upcoming appearances, see below and follow Forest on Instagram at @forestband__.  ★ FOREST LIVE 2026 ★ SEPTEMBER 27 - Sacramento, CA @ Café Colonial 28 - Portland, OR @ Holocene # 29 - Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret # 30 - Seattle, WA @ Barboza # OCTOBER 5 - Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room # 6 - Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex # 7 - Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge # # - w/ ivri