Dublin five-piece, indie rock band Brass Phantoms have released their new single ‘What We Leave Behind Us’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Holding Out For Horrors’. So far, the band have released their well-received single ‘Waiting Up’, which garnered national airplay. Their guitar driven, drum fuelled track ‘City Of Wolves’ was used to promote Irish television coverage of the UEFA Champions League this year, as well as being added to Spotify’s editorial Hot New Bands playlist.Their music featured on the likes of BBC Radio 6 with Steve Lamacq, RTÉ, Today FM, 98FM, Radio Nova, Amazing Radio and more. No strangers to the live scene, Brass Phantoms have toured throughout Ireland, the UK and the United States, having been listed as one of the top acts to see at MONDO NYC Festival. They have a host of major festival appearances under their belts plus support tours for the likes of Delorentos and The Slow Readers Club.
‘What We Leave Behind Us’ is a prime example of how Brass Phantoms’ sonic flourishes have gradually grown more nuanced and refined with each release. These guys are on fire, each track they produce provides an exciting glimpse into a band pushing and merging the sonic boundaries of indie rock to create something truly mesmerising. Strident stings on guitar soar above a building swarm on synths creating a frenetic ethereal atmosphere while a fantastic bass groove lures the listeners mind into the tracks swirling abyss. As the track progresses the kinetic soundscape becomes a tangible force of nature of epic and cinematic proportion supported by a buoyant drum foundation.
The funky flex of the track provides swagger and a strut element however this gives way to the chorus which shimmers with a celestial melody and delicate vocals provided by Colleen Heavey. Ryan Cashell’s deep sinister vocals exude a haunting, theatrical and dark tone which contrasts the sweet innocence of Heavey’s vocal coo’s. She is a breath of fresh air within the tracks spiraling soundscape.
‘What We Leave Behind Us’ sees Brass Phantoms lean into their rich sound more boldly than ever before adding a duet style dialog and cinematic aspect to their songwriting. With chiming keys and resounding percussion the track is laced in rich layers and textures while maintaining that indie rock bite we have come to love from Brass Phantoms.
Stream ‘What We Leave Behind Us’ below
Author : Danu
