Latvian indie-rock ensemble ANAIT casts a spell of wistful reverie with their latest track, “Дождь” (Rain), a magnetic blend of post-punk’s cold elegance, indie rock’s melodic warmth, and darkwave’s atmospheric intensity. Fresh off their debut whirlwind tour through China’s major cities: Shanghai, Nanjing, Beijing, Chengdu, Wuhan, and Shenzhen, the Riga-based quartet continues to refine their uniquely eclectic approach, seamlessly fusing genres into a cohesive musical vision
Rain, sung in Russian, gracefully encapsulates a deep sense of emotional release, where the downpour becomes both metaphor and refuge, masking private sorrow and offering moments of clarity and quietude amidst life’s tumultuous currents. Vocalist Anait Isahanova delivers each line with an understated vulnerability, while Gleb STH’s electronics and Vyacheslav Troshchenkov’s intricate guitar work weave a backdrop that’s lush yet stark, perfectly underscored by Alexander Kapich’s brooding basslines. ANAIT evokes profound feelings of longing and the ache for genuine connection, eloquently painting scenes of solitude and searching within urban grayness.
Accompanying the single, the DIY VHS-shot music video transports viewers to rain-slicked streets of a Chinese cityscape, a blurred, evocative journey that blends familiarity and surreal strangeness. Time folds in on itself as scenes drip with a curious nostalgia, comforting yet disquieting, pulling listeners into an emotional loop of half-remembered dreams and city lights reflected in rain-soaked pavement.
Watch the video for Дождь below:
ANAIT continues to carve out their distinct musical identity, a promising force whose hypnotic sound resonates deeply, capturing universal truths hidden in fleeting moments of introspection.
“We don’t chase trends, we sing what we truly feel,” says the band. “Rain is a song about acceptance. Sometimes, to be cleansed, you have to let yourself get completely soaked.”
Listen to Дождь below and order the single here.
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