There’s an obscured beauty and a slithering cool that oozes throughout First Taste of Heaven – it’s raw and driving, powerful and playful, all with direct songwriting that is as revelatory as it is mysterious and compelling. Nuclear Daisies is made up of Austin players Rob Glynn (ex Temple of Angels), Alex Gehring (Ringo Deathstarr) and Robby Williams, and together, the trio created a record that is literally and figuratively an eye-opening, DMT-soaked view at a world in chaos. Not to mention a new vision for 90’s alternative and big beat for the next generation. First Taste of Heaven is about life in all its glory and shroud; a post-apocalyptic journey through celebration, love, heartache, pain, acceptance and finally transcendence, both physical, spiritual and even supernatural. And though the creation of the record was based on personal trials and tribulations, it also offered escapism from that same harsh reality in the form of catharsis and healing.
“Infinite Joy”, available today announces itself with the snap and the thump of a breakbeat and a snarling bassline, starkly contrasting from Gehring’s breathy, seductive vocals which drive the track. The juxtaposition adds drama to pensive lyrics that mine the dredges of mental health and the road to recovery. “The lyrics perfectly express the depths of depression and the hopelessness that someone can feel to claw their way out of it,” admits Gehring.
First Taste Of Heaven will be released on August 1st via Portrayal of Guilt Records. Pre-orders are available here.
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