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Winter Gardens are a widely supported up-and-coming quartet from Brighton. Supporting well-known acts, including Echo & The Bunnymen and Gary Numan, as well as garnering widespread praise from tastemakers across mediums, their new single leads us to an upcoming EP Uncomfortable/Unlovable, set for release in just a few short weeks.
Their new track ‘Anthropocene’ wastes no time with its introduction, the glittery fuzz of synths leaving the first moments a mystifying experience, and the listener unsure of where they’ll go next.
The driving underlying drums and an energising but distant ethereality of the guitar blend through this initial burst. Still, it takes over a minute for the vocals to emerge, casting a spell on the listener as all elements are finally intertwined. The instrumentation finally allowed to soar, it takes it with both hands, bringing something intense, soul-stirring, dreamy, brooding and just odd enough to catch your ear.
The band explains, “The Anthropocene reflects our growing sense of entitlement to pleasure and satisfaction, often at the expense of everything else. In an era dominated by overconsumption, materialism, and insatiable greed, we rarely stop to consider the true cost of our indulgences.
Whether it’s human exploitation, the suffering of animals, or the degradation of the environment, our immediate gratification consistently takes priority. The relentless pursuit of personal desires has led to a world where we expect comfort and convenience, disregarding the long-term consequences. In this age, the planet and its inhabitants—who ultimately pay the price—are pushed aside in favour of short-term satisfaction.”
Listen to the track here…
