Originating in the prospering underground music scene of Oakland, California, PARALLEL expertly mixes the dreamlike class of shoegaze with the contemplative dimensions of post punk. They offer an individual sound that seems both assertive and introspective, given their music being indicative of the dark psychedelic approach of the genre's earlier times.
Coming out as a joint release by Play Alone Records and Cherub Dream Records, Blister is the first single from Parallel's forthcoming mini-album Flooded, which is scheduled for release in July 2024.
Gentle vocals and an alluring melody propel the song forward, gradually ascending to a powerful pinnacle. The lyrics are themed on the dual nature of desire, examining its capacity for both creation and destruction. The song becomes an attempt to transcend the mundane, leading a dreamscape that is simultaneously mesmerizing and disconcerting.
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Parallel
Cherub Dream Records
Play Alone Records
Cover art and layout by Alix Beyer, Lex Lucca, and Parallel
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