Electro-pop duo Glyphs have returned with the release of their EP “Out To Sea,” the London-based band’s fourth release to date.
“Out To Sea” opens with the title track of the EP—a slow burn as the band displays nuances within their repertoire not always prevalent among run of the mill, electro/synth bands. Good old-fashioned pop music shines through here with a nod and a wink to the likes of Erasure and the Pet Shop Boys.
“Shed Skin” has a broodiness to its sound driven by samples, beats, and dream-like vocals, while “The Machine” continues the theme of experimental sounds merged with the moody tones of Mark Walsh.
The most pleasing thing about Glyphs is their willingness to push the boundaries of the genre, showing an ability to work without the usual parameters. Despite creating pop music, their sound is one that highlights their ability to cover a number of spheres, yet the overall feeling is one of introspection often synonymous with Shoegaze bands. This introspection allows Glyphs to stand out from the crowd and I for one am extremely intrigued to see what they produce next.
