Nottingham quartet Idolvein demonstrate their versatility and prowess as a multi-dimensional force on their latest single “The Ways We Remain”. Following well earned accolades for their post-hardcore stylings, the band’s latest release showcases their range by diving into cinematic alt-rock without losing a shred of their raw, emotional foundation.
Released June 5, “The Ways We Remain” marks the third release of the year for Idolvein and boasts a characteristically full sound without employing their trademark aggression. Don’t be mistaken, Idolvein still brings a devastating weight to the new single, but places the power into the lyrics. Under the soaring melody lies a narrative of heartbreak, yearning for days out of reach, and desire to break from a tortuous cycle. In exchange for the gritty shouts of earlier songs, “The Ways We Remain” strategically utilizes post-rock-style guitar flourishes that sting and scream over the track.
Idolvein creates a dense and wandering atmosphere that immediately pulls the listener into a world of uncertainty. To disregard the lyrics (a treasonous act, but play along), the song stands on its own with its smooth melody and creatively layered instrumentation that is tempered while maintaining a sense of wild anticipation. Paired with the vulnerable lyrics and catchy chorus, “The Ways We Remain” acts as a feint – delivering a knockout experience with precision and cunning production.
A quick look at the album art of Idolvein’s releases, their aesthetic is rooted in greyscale and contrast, but behind the dark, dulcet hues lies a treasure of prismatic sounds. On “The Ways We Remain”, Idolvein push themselves to interpret the significance of reflection versus the reactionary crutch of rage. Every release from Idolvein has confirmed the band’s talent and fearless approach to exploring sound, and “The Ways We Remain” stands as another stepping stone leading away from any pigeon-hole they may be forced into.
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Idolvein is a multinational alternative metal band with its origins in the bustling rock scene of England’s East Midlands. Boasting an elegant fusion of relentless riffs, progressive sensibilities and irresistible melodies; they craft daring, vivid soundscapes with a vibrant palette. An adherence to the experimental sees them transcending the limits and conventions of genre, forming an identity they can solely claim as their own.
Championed by artists such as Michael Vampire of Vampires Everywhere! and BBC Radio hosts in Alyx Holcombe and Dean Jackson, Idolvein’s formation has garnered early acclaim from a diverse audience. The band’s latest single “Where Would You Be?” resembles their most emotionally driven, post-hardcore styled offering to date, delving into the narrative of a faded romance. The lyrics present the perspective of an individual powerless to save what once was; symbolising a melancholic, dissolving memory of the past. Their debut EP “Where We Became Spirits” is streaming now, serving as a culmination of the band’s earliest creative processes and experiences.
“Idolvein have created a pulse in the metal community that is sure to turn heads. Certainly a band worth watching closely.” – Philippa Walsh, LeftLion Magazine
Following a successful co-headline tour with fellow up-and-comers HollowKin, and with eyes set on further tours in the new year, the band will soon return to the studio to record a brand new collection of tracks. As the times change and trends come and go, Idolvein trust in only one certainty; an oncoming wave of incendiary new material, sure to make their rise increasingly difficult to overlook.
