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Stream Flooded, the New EP from Parallel

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We’ve tried to hip you to Parallel recently, and today you can finally stream the entirety of their new Flooded EP, which is the second release we’re covering from Cherub Dream Records (it’s a co-release with Play Alone) plthis week. Initially we recommended “Painkiller,” but as the whole EP is now available I think I’m also in love with opener “Death or Oblivion,” which forced me to evaluate my own listening habits, as they use this track to build up the sound for well over a minute before offering any vocal morsels. Pulling back on the immediacy, the band encourages you to absorb the whole of their songs, not just the most exciting moments, ultimately making their whole EP feel like a full-length listening experience. Give a stream to the whole EP below, and grab the 12″ version HERE.

Parallel Release Painkiller Single

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What?! Two songs from Oakland in one day!? Well, this time we’ve got a tune from Parallel, offering up a darker version of the post-punk realm. On my end, this song revolves around the contrast between the sedated style of vocals and the jagged edges of the guitars. It’s like the two are doing some sort of devil’s dance, the guitar notes circling overhead like vulture feeding on their pray. It creates this sort of darkness, that’s difficult to evade, even with the extra layers of melody that sweep into the track. The band will release their new album, Flooded, on July 10th via Play Alone/Cherub Dream.

Parallel Share Blister Video

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There’s such an incredibly vibrant scene going on in Oakland these days, and I’d love to add Parallel to that list, especially now that they’ve officially announced Flooded. There’s certainly a familiarity in the sound, with ringing guitars introducing a melodic element; it’s bright and crisp, despite darker intentions hanging about. Soft vocals accompany the sound, like a a voice from the past just whispering through, light and airy; the heavier vocal creeps in during the verse, building in this bit of inner turmoil, taking the song into the shadowy realms. At times, you can hear similarities to shoegaze and the like, but it’s almost as if the band’s not entirely convinced there, choosing instead to make it entirely their own sound, with genre nods merely there as a foundation. The band are slated to release Flooded on July 10th via Play Alone and Cherub Dream.

 

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