Tuscon, AZ based alt-rock trio Female Gaze throw a spanner in the works to kick off their linea nigra. The short instrumental the future is already hurting me starts with birdsong and takes a sharp left with a power chord that sounds almost Shirley Bassey's Goldfinger segueing into morose, pondering bass part setting the stage for the title track, a meandering track with just a hint of Tex Mex.
They are not afraid to push repetition to the limit, creating tension and only offering release when it suits them. Female Gaze create their own safe spaces and don't welcome outside visitors with open arms. A song like mamaya may contain surf elements, but its undertow is treacherous, with singer Nelene DeGuzman acting a captivating indie rock siren. This is an album that is an emotional roadmap and the sign-posted song titles along the way make it clear that some of the destinations are not particularly wholesome. Get on board and get lost.
Female Gaze:
Nelene DeGuzman: guitar, vocals
Kevin Conklin: bass
Nicky David Cobham-Morgese: drums, percussion
linea nigra is released via Fort Lowell Records (vinyl, digital). Release date: October 23.
Tracks:- the future is already hurting me
- linea nigra
- bury you
- mamaya
- the center cannot hold
- sa loob
- today, satan
- what remains
- itlog
- happysadfree
- 10/23 Tucson, AZ @ Kismet Social Club
(album release show w/ Chelsey Lee Trejo, Listening Choir)
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