Phoenix shoegazers Glixen have shared a preview of their upcoming project, titled “lick the star.” Starting eerily quiet, the band swallows silence in favor of lulling strings and vocals, leading into a whirlwind of feedback and distortion. A tornado of silver-lined melodies and swirling guitar riffs, Glixen continues to push the envelope.
The single comes off their upcoming second EP, quiet pleasures, arriving February 21, 2025 digitally via AWAL and on vinyl via Wichita Recordings.
“This song is special, it begins with a mellow sonic bath of an intro and explodes into a whirling wall of sound and melody,” says bandleader Aislinn Ritchie. “Also, we are excited to announce our first full US headline tour. This is going to be a very busy and fun year for us!”
This year, the band released “lust,” “foreversoon,” and “sick silent” beginning to preview what the upcoming Sonny DiPerri (My Bloody Valentine, DIIV) produced EP will sound like. Today’s song is a step forward within their sound; atmospheric and drenched in distortion, continuing a sonic evolvement that feels fresh and completely locked in.
Glixen has had a massive year of touring. From playing SXSW and Treefort Festival to supporting genre stalwarts like Interpol, DIIV, Nothing., Tanukichan, Turnover and Glare, Glitterer, Softcult and Fish Narc, they’ve played to packed crowds across the country. The run continues next year with their first ever headlining North American tour with support from contemporaries she’s green and Suzy Clue and a first-time appearance at Coachella.
What do you think of Glixen’s latest, “lick the star”?
