signalling

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Opening with swathes of choral shimmering reverb and an ethereal haunting vocal ‘Signalling’ marks the first single taken from Virgins upcoming debut EP ‘Transmit A Little Heaven’. This initial dreamy intro gives way to a grungier riff that wouldn’t be out of place on any 90’s Sub Pop record. Virgins alchemy comes in marrying these juxtaposing elements together to create a sound that in equal parts wraps you in clouds of ambient washed out reverbs while simultaneously keeping your head nodding along with fuzzed out guitars and hammering drums. Lyrically ‘Signalling’ is a wanton cry for more, of trying to fill an unending void and the frustrations found within that insatiable desire. This coupled with the impending inevitability that there is a permanent and definitive end for everything and the knowledge that this will come unsatiated. This against a layered back drop of dense and beautiful guitars that are drenched in fuzz and reverbs, dovetailing between creating a dense melting wall of sound to beautiful shimmering passages. The vocals are a whisper in your ear from a long forgotten ghost laden with regret, melancholia and a desire to return to a more innocent time.

‘Transmit A Little Heaven’ will be released by Blowtorch Records on October 14th on a limited pressing of 200 pink vinyl, pre-orders beginning September 2nd through Blowtorch Records and Virgins Bandcamp page. The band will embark on a 6 date UK tour in November in support of the release and will be joined by Wynona Bleach for these dates.

lyrics

Blinding
I turn away
Feels like I’m falling
It’s no saving grace

So write it down
A litany of nothing
In succession
On humble knees
The king that’s crowned of plenty
Leaves me empty

I scream towards the sun
Burning, reap the seeds you sow

On worn wings
Take flight against the slow decay
Feel it under me
So sickening
Elope towards this feeling
Forever chasing

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released September 2, 2022
Virgins are:
Rebecca Dow - Vocals
Michael Smyth - Lead guitar
David Sloan - Rhythm guitar
James Foy - Drums
Brendy McCann - Vocals

Recorded and engineered by Jonny Woods
Produced by Michael Smyth and Jonny Woods
Mixed by Jonny Woods
Mastered by Jon Moorehead @ Moosetronix

Signalling performed by
Michael Smyth - Drums and guitar
Rebecca Dow - Vocals
Jonny Woods - Bass

Artwork by Michael Smyth

Video shot by Michael McGlinchey ( jetboyphotography.com ), Lucas G and Virgins
Edited by Michael Smyth

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Virgins are a Belfast shoegaze band.

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