South London indie pop/rock duo Arliston have been making an impact in the independent scene since releasing their debut EP ‘Hawser’ in 2018. Now they return with the sublime ‘How In Heaven’.
Arliston – How In Heaven
Since then, Jack Ratcliffe (vocalist & instrumentalist) and George Hasbury (instrumentalist & producer) have been consistently unravelling expansive soundscapes drenched in dreamy arrangements and contemplative lyricism. Expanding their already impressive catalogue, the talented London duo has recently released ‘How In Heaven’, their newest single.
Gradually growing in intensity from its subdued start, ‘How In Heaven’ unfolds in layers of electronic textures, on which the gorgeous vocals sit both foggy and eloquent, reaching their climax in its memorable chorus line “How in heaven did I walk over you?”. Equally atmospheric and accessible, the song occupies a unique space between radio-friendly flavours and colourful artistic expression, delivering a stellar indie pop experience.
Lyrically, it dissects the classic tale of broken romance through the lens of a character who regrets taking his significant other for granted. While the topic is old, its execution via the band’s well-crafted, pensive wall of sound is utterly magnetic.
“Soaked in rich, atmospheric textures, How In Heaven is an exuberant indie pop number.”
And both the music and lyrics really shine with the music video that accompanies the song, gaining new depth through the surrealist, dreamy aesthetics brought to life by director Bo Morgan.
The outstanding ‘How In Heaven’ is also the first single released from Arliston’s upcoming EP set for release in the early summer of 2023. Keep them close on your radar, there should be more great music coming from them very soon.
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