Manchester’s Reliquia has surfaced from the depths of the city’s underground music scene with their potent fusion of gothic rock, post-punk, darkwave, and metal. Co-founded by US-transplant Gregg Neville (Push Button Press, Golden Gardens) and lead guitarist Tobias Gray (The Machinist), the band’s lineup is completed by George Kal on guitars, Andy Lindley on bass, and Karim Nashar on drums. This quintet forges a unique sonic identity, drawing from the influences of The Sisters of Mercy, Fields of the Nephilim, and The Mission, while resonating with the heavy undertones of Katatonia, Paradise Lost, and My Dying Bride.
Today, Reliquia unveils their latest single, “Shallow,” a dark and brooding exploration of fractured relationships through a chilling lyrical narrative. The track delves into the decaying remnants of emotional bonds, rendered through unsettling imagery and haunting harmonies. It’s a gritty depiction of love on the precipice, a dismal dance of deception and despair.
“Shallow” plunges into the abyss of deceit and emptiness. A whisper in the night beckons, but deception and hollowness stand in the way. The eyes reveal a widening gulf, consuming all in their path. Lies etch the shallow surface, while blurred truths and empty embraces delineate the forsaken. The echoes of old heartbreak drag the listener into a maelstrom of doubt and turmoil. This dynamic portrayal captures the tension between facade and authenticity amidst emotional chaos, weaving a tale of inner conflict and lost connections. The lyrics lay bare a stark reality where trust is shattered, leaving the heart yearning for unvarnished truth.
Today, they unveil their latest single, Shallow, spotlighting the sinister side of splintered relationships through a strange, spine-chilling lyrical lens. The song delves into the dark depths of decaying connections, painted with eerie imagery and haunting harmonies. It’s a gritty glimpse into the grim reality of love on the rocks, a dark dance of deception and despair.
Shallow plunges into deceit and emptiness. A whisper in the night beckons, but deception and hollowness block the way. Eyes reveal a growing distance, devouring everything. Lies paint the shallow, while blurred truths and empty embraces mark the forsaken. An old heartbreak sound echoes, dragging the speaker into doubt and turmoil. This dynamic portrayal captures the struggle between facade and authenticity amidst emotional chaos, weaving a tale of inner conflict and lost connections. The lyrics reflect a harsh reality where trust is broken, and the heart is left yearning for truth.
Listen to “Shallow” below:
Shallow was mixed and mastered by William Faith (Faith and the Muse, The Bellwether Syndicate).
You can listen to Shallow below and order here.
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