Arizona shoegazers Glixen melt on new single "foreversoon"
PHOENIX SHOEGAZE BAND GLIXEN SHARE NEW SINGLE “FOREVERSOON” - LISTEN
DIY FOUR-PIECE CONTINUE TO EVOLVE WITH THEIR FIRST SONG OF THE YEAR
TOURING WITH SOFTCULT AND GLITTERER THIS YEAR, APPEARING AT SXSW
Phoenix shoegaze band Glixen are ecstatic to share their new single “foreversoon,” out now via AWAL. Glixen have grown leaps and bounds on their first offering since last year’s EP She Only Said, which came out on the tastemaking Philadelphia-based record label, Julia’s War – “foreversoon” is a prime showcase for the band’s intoxicating mix of fuzzed-out melodic guitars and tender vocals. The band is set to tour around the US until late next month alongside Softcult, Glitterer, and fish narc while also hitting festivals like SXSW and Treefort Music Fest.
LISTEN TO “FOREVERSOON”
“‘foreversoon’ represents blissful moments of new love and intimacy,” says lead vocalist Aislinn Ritchie. “The song harnesses melancholy chords, layered with fuzzy red melodies and gliding guitars that pull you in deeper. I wanted my lyrics to feel like a conversation that expresses my infatuation and sensuality. Time is relentless and memories are fleeting, this song encapsulates those emotions forever.”
Today’s release marks a new chapter for the band, entering into a heavier sound as they share a preview of their sophomore EP, due for release this year. After performing around the country opening for everyone from Hotline TNT to Cowgirl Clue to Narrow Head, it feels as if Glixen has come into their own on “foreversoon.”
Glixen will be on the road this spring supporting Interpol, Softcult, Glitterer, and fish narc, hitting major markets like New York and Chicago before making their back to the American Southwest. They’ll also be appearing at major U.S. festivals like SXSW and Treefort after performing at Nothing.’s Silde Away Festival in Philadelphia on Saturday, March 9. For more information, see below for a complete list of Glixen’s upcoming shows.
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GLIXEN LIVE 2024
FEBRUARY
11 - Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM **
15 - The Handlebar - Pensacola, FL **
16 - New World Brewery - Tampa, FL $
17 - Conduit - Winter Park, FL $
18 - The Masquerade - Purgatory - Atlanta, GA $
20 - The End - Nashville, TN $
21 - Rumba Cafe - Columbus, OH $
22 - Preserving Underground - New Kensington, PA $
23 - Mohawk Place - Buffalo, NY $
24 - Mahall's - Lakewood, OH **
26 - The Bishop - Bloomington, IN **
27 - The Sinkhole - St. Louis, MO **
28 - The Raccoon Motel - Davenport, IA **
MARCH
1 - Gabe's - Iowa City, IA #
2 - Cloudland Theater - Minneapolis, MN #
3 - Beat Kitchen - Chicago, IL #
4 - Lager House - Detroit, MI #
5 - Velvet Underground - Toronto, ON #
6 - La Sotterenea - Montreal, QC #
7 - Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre - Somerville, MA #
8 - The Meadows - Brooklyn, NY #
9 - Slide Away Festival - Philadelphia, PA @
10-16 - SXSW - Austin, TX @
17 - Southside Spillover @ Tulip - Fort Worth, TX @
19 - Lost Lake - Denver, CO %
20 - Kilby Court - Salt Lake City, UT %
21 - Treefort Music Fest - Boise, ID @
MAY
8 - Mesa Amphitheatre - Mesa, AZ &
$ - w/ Softcult
# - w/ Glitterer
% - w/ Fish Narc
& - w/ Interpol
@ - Festival
** - Headlining
Glixen is a shoegaze band from Phoenix, Arizona whose sound consists of tender melodies encased inside chrome walls of grungy textures and heavy guitars. Founder and lead vocalist, Aislinn Ritchie, began the project in 2020 enlisting guitarist Esteban Santana, drummer Keire Johnson, and bassist Sonia Garcia. Emerging from a scene of local DIY artists, the band’s unique sound and look set them apart allowing them to perform in cities across the United States playing alongside bands like Narrow Head, Cowgirl Clue, MSPaint, Hotline TNT, and They’re Gutting A Body of Water.
She Only Said, the band’s debut EP, was released last summer through Julia’s War Records. Glixen continues to push the genre by utilizing a playful approach, incorporating ethereal pop vocals and shimmering guitars that guide you toward the feeling of true self-expression. Glixen is currently working on their sophomore EP, due for release in 2024.
