Belfast shoegaze/dream pop band Virgins have returned with their new single “slowly, long“, and its accompanying video.
The song is out now via Blowtorch Records and is the follow-up to last year’s debut EP ‘Transmit A Little Heaven’, included in our Best EPs of 2022 list. Grab it here.
“slowly, long” marks the first collaborative writing effort from the band and finds them adding a poppier melodic sound to the multitude of fuzz and reverb effects that adorned their debut EP. Lyrically, the track speaks of unchecked desire being set free. Is the sound of a band leaning into their strengths, fusing elements from different genres to bring a fresh, contemporary and exciting sound to the genre.
Watch/listen below.
The band’s trademark heavily effected guitar sound is present and correct right from the off and they are quickly joined by the propulsive rhythm section which drives the track along a little faster than expected. Producer Jonny Woods, while keeping all the elements fused yet still distinct, cleverly clears a space for Rebecca Dow’s remarkable vocals to shine their dreamy effervescence.
Virgins “slowly, long” Lyrics:
I’m floating away
Just one more day
I’m floating away
Just one more day
Hold on my friend
Hold on my friend
I’ve been waiting in the dark
Singing for my friends again again
You won’t take very long
Slowly feel the shift away away
Go down on me
Oh won’t you stay
Go down on me
Oh won’t you stay
Just hold your breath
Just hold your breath
I’ve been waiting in the dark
Singing for my friends again again
You won’t take very long
Slowly feel the shift away away
Photo credit: Ebony Alexander
