MELTWAY - NOTHING IS REAL
"This Danish/ Norwegian band’s debut EP is a fine set of shoegazerish dream-pop with fuzzy guitars, atmospheric synths, ethereal vocals, and soaring song hooks" - KEXP
Meltway rolls out their debut LP, Nothing Is Real, and it’s a revelation. There’s a whole ride here, dizzying heights and stomach-churning drops, from feint to fierce, it’d be an impressive full-length for any band in our genre, but for a debut? Masterclass
The full-length debut from Danish/Norwegian shoegaze outfit Meltway is an infectious collection of explosively driven songs about letting go of the mind, the self, and our place in the universe.
“Nothing Is Real” is just as nihilistic as it is liberating - calling for an ambiguous listening experience that is open to interpretation. This idea is illustrated in the synergy between the instrumental euphoria and the introspective lyrics that ignite a glowing fire deep inside the listener's eardrums
The noteworthy lineup of three guitars, where each guitar plays a small part in a vast sonic space, makes “Nothing Is Real” ethereal, playful, and radiating ecstatic energy from beginning to end. It’s the sound of a curious band transcending the boundaries of conventional rock genres, fusing shoegaze, noise rock, dream pop, and grunge to craft an intoxicating atmosphere that has its roots in the ’90s, but simultaneously pushes into new exciting territory.
All tracks are written and performed by:
Kristoffer Nørager Møller
Magnus Bjørnsen Rullestad
Mathias Hammerstrøm
Mikkel Schmidt
Thomas Brunbjerg
Mixed and produced by Mathias Hammerstrøm
Mastered by Simon Scott at SPS Mastering
Photography and artwork by Philip Skovgaard at 10fingers
Supported by Statens Kunstfond
Released by Through Love Records
Distributed by INDIGO
Recorded at:
Tobakken Studio, Esbjerg
Syddansk Musikkonservatorium, Esbjerg
HamseBamse-Bo (bror), Esbjerg