Vancouver-based The Broken Islands are back after a three-year hiatus, and they are making their presence felt with the release of their latest single, ‘Tempest,’ accompanied by an enthralling music video. The track is a preview of their third studio album, slated for release later this Fall. With their distinctive blend of post-punk-meets-shoegaze, The Broken Islands have crafted a mesmerizing sonic experience that leaves you spellbound from start to finish.
“Tempest” is a storm of sounds with a haunting vocals that will immerses you in an enchanting fusion of darkway and shoegaze. With ethereal melodies the song pulls you into a whirlwind of emotions. Its mesmerizing soundscape acts as a portal to a melancholic dreamscape, evoking a sense of beauty in darkness. “Tempest” stands as an alluring testament to The Broken Island’s ability to conjure a musical experience that resonates deep within the soul, leaving an indelible mark on the listener’s psyche.
Regarding the music video for ‘Tempest,’ the band shared their insights, stating,
The video is mostly a visual representation of the song. The song is about losing yourself, losing who you are as a person because all your focus is on someone else, for whatever reason. You crawl into them. They become you. You wrap your whole life around them, give them all your energy, heal them, love them, then you wake up one day and realize you never reciprocated anything back from them. You gave everything of yourself, and nothing was given back or replenished in your soul. And then from everyday forward, you realize nothing changes, and you don’t know how to get yourself back despite all your efforts. The sun sets, and a new day comes, and nothing changes.
Following up on their sophomore LP, ‘Masquerade,’ in 2020, the Canadian outfit has been diligently honing their craft and refining their signature sound. ‘Tempest’ showcases the band’s evolution, incorporating their raw and driven aesthetic with immersive textures that create an impact like never before. The Broken Islands set out and pushed their creative boundaries, resulting in one of their most compelling efforts to date.
To celebrate the launch of their new single, The Broken Islands will be embarking on a series of UK shows throughout May. Fans can catch them at the renowned Portals festival, where they will be performing on the Bar Stage on Saturday, May 27th, at 15:40pm. It’s an opportunity for attendees to witness the band’s powerful live performance and experience their music firsthand.
The captivating music video for ‘Tempest’ was brought to life through the creative vision of director Rachelle Boily. The single was produced and mixed by the renowned Dave “Rave” Ogilvie, recorded at Hipposonic Studios, and mastered by Stu McKillop at Raincity Mastering.