Glixen Unleashes New Single “sick silent"

Phoenix, Arizona-based shoegaze outfit Glixen is back with their latest single, “sick silent,” released via AWAL and now available on all streaming platforms. Known for their noise-laden melodic rock, Glixen’s new track delves deeper into the heavy shoegaze sound, incorporating additional vocals from guitarist Esteban Santana. The song pairs distorted guitar riffs with pulsating drums, creating an immersive sonic experience described as "a warm embrace on an island of noise."

The band, made up of lead vocalist Aislinn Ritchie, guitarist Esteban Santana, drummer Keire Johnson, and bassist Sonia Garcia, has become a standout in the American shoegaze scene. Drawing from influences like Björk, My Bloody Valentine, Godflesh, t.A.T.u, and Hum, Glixen brings together intensity and introspection, giving a modern twist to the classic shoegaze sound while maintaining reverence for its origins.

Reflecting on the recording process, Ritchie shares, “We recorded ‘sick silent’ with Sonny DiPerri in Juniper Hills, CA. The track is like a meadow in a dark forest, evoking feelings of temporality. There are currents of distortion and reverse reverb enveloped in adrenaline-inducing percussion and hard-hitting bass lines with vocals that shine through piercing layers of guitars, giving a glimpse of the world that Glixen lives in."

Since forming in 2020, Glixen has made waves in the shoegaze and alternative rock scenes, performing alongside rock heavyweights such as Interpol, DIIV, Narrow Head, and Nothing. Their 2022 EP She Only Said, released via Philly’s DIY tastemaker Julia’s War Records, further cemented their place in the underground music scene, and their sound has evolved dramatically since then. Collaborating with iconic producers like Jack Endino (Nirvana) and Sonny DiPerri (My Bloody Valentine, DIIV), the band continues to push the boundaries of their genre.

Following previous 2024 releases “lust” and “foreversoon,” “sick silent” gives listeners a taste of what’s to come on Glixen’s upcoming DiPerri-produced EP. With atmospheric, distortion-drenched tracks, the band is forging a fresh path forward, continuing to evolve and refine their distinctive sound.

Listen to “sick silent” now and experience the official visualizer, capturing Glixen’s unique sonic world in full force.

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