Galway-based duo Light Grey have announced the release of their highly anticipated new album ‘NIGHTM@RES’, out this summer, and released 2000’s pop-punk reminiscent track ‘Something New’.
“In ‘Something New,’ we’re digging deep into the mess of regret and the craving for a reset. It’s about letting go of what doesn’t serve us anymore and pushing forward, no matter how tough it gets. It’s about flipping the script and embracing change, even when it’s scary as hell,” says Ciaran Nevin on the new track out now.
“‘Something New’ has some of my favorite production on the album, the swirling atmospheric reversed synths and guitars underpinning the track perfectly encapsulates the half asleep grogginess and uncertainty of being in a barely conscious state after a night of tossing and turning,” adds Mikey Connolly.
The upcoming album ‘NIGHTM@RES’ (co-produced by Luke Bovill of Happydaze Ex. Woes), out 13th September via Never Meant Records, showcases the band’s growth, experimenting with electronic sounds while staying true to their pop-punk roots. The semi autobiographical concept heavy record follows a protagonist through the tribulations of a series of interconnected dreams, crescendoing from a dream-like state deeper into nightmarish panic.
“Almost everyone has experienced insomnia at some stage in their life. We wanted to write an album that encapsulates the feeling of desperately wanting to go to sleep, but you can’t for a myriad of reasons. All of us relate to the songs on Nightmares, and we feel like others will understand too.” says Ciaran.
Mixing pop-punk energy with hyperpop sensibilities and a 2000’s MySpace swagger, Light Grey is a production duo out of Galway, Ireland. The band have quickly entrenched themselves within the captivating domain of the current pop-rock landscape while expertly drawing on elements of emo, hip hop, and electronic music to create an effervescent energy all their own.
Since Light Grey’s formation in 2017, they have already collaborated with members of notable bands like WSTR, House Parties and Smrtdeath gained significant praise from members of genre heavyweights like State Champs and The Wonder Years, and welcomed critical acclaim for their 2022 breakthrough single ‘Loser’.
‘NIGHTM@RES’ TRACKLISTING:
1. Famous
2. Director’s Cut
3. Crazy
4. Loser
5. Something New
6. The Experiment
7. Losing Sleep
8. Insomnia
9. Square One
10. Overly Tired
11. Nightmares
CATCH LIGHT GREY LIVE:
6th September: Academy 2, Dublin (supporting Faceplant)
13th September: Workmans Cellar, Dublin (Album Launch @ Outkastz)
LIGHT GREY ARE:
Ciaran Nevin
Mikey Connolly
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