Phoenix shoegazers Glixen have returned with the latest single off their imminent quiet pleasures EP, which arrives February 21, 2025 digitally via AWAL and on vinyl via Wichita Recordings. “all tied up” is out now, serving as the final preview of their eagerly anticipated sophomore EP. As guitars churn around vocalist Aislinn Ritchie’s pleading vocals, hard-hitting drums anchor the sonic hurricane, showcasing the band’s growing sound-melding abilities.
“‘all tied up’ is about feeling completely consumed by someone,” says Ritchie. “We definitely wanted the song to feel enveloping. There’s a subtle tension that builds throughout with a push and pull between the guitars and vocals. The song hits hard with its emotional depth, yet breathes with a playful melody.”
LISTEN TO “ALL TIED UP”
Last year, the band released “lick the star,” “lust,” “foreversoon,” and “sick silent” beginning to preview what the upcoming Sonny DiPerri (My Bloody Valentine, DIIV) produced EP will sound like. Each track marks a step forward within their sound; atmospheric and drenched in distortion, continuing a sonic evolvement that feels fresh and completely locked in.
Glixen had a massive 2024. From playing SXSW (see Rolling Stone) and Treefort Festival to supporting genre stalwarts like Interpol, DIIV, Nothing., Tanukichan, and Turnover and contemporaries like Glare, Glitterer, Softcult and Fish Narc, they’ve played to packed crowds across the country. The run continues this year with their first-ever headlining North American tour with support from contemporaries she’s green and Suzy Clue and appearances at Coachella, Noise Pop Festival and Freakout Weekender. For more information, see below for a complete list of Glixen’s upcoming shows.
★ GLIXEN LIVE 2025 ★
FEBRUARY
20 – Bethany Home Zia Records – Phoenix, AZ
21 – Backstage Bar – Las Vegas, NV
22 – The Great Room – Fresno, CA
23 – Starlet Room – Sacramento, CA
25 – Noise Pop Festival – San Francisco, CA # †
27 – Polaris Hall – Portland, OR #
28 – The Shakedown – Bellingham, WA #
MARCH
1 – Freakout Weekender – Seattle, WA # †
2 – Neurolux – Boise, ID #
3 – Kilby Court – Salt Lake City, UT #
5 – Hi-Dive – Denver, CO #
7 – 7th St.Entry – Minneapolis, MN #
8 – Howdy – Kansas City, MO #
9 – Schubas – Chicago, IL %#
10 – Lager House – Detroit, MI %#
11 – Bottlerocket Social Hall – Pittsburgh, PA %#
13 – Monarch Tavern – Toronto, ON %#
14 – Cabaret Foufounes – Montreal, QC %#
15 – Baby’s All Right – Brooklyn, NY %#
16 – PhilaMOCA – Philadelphia, PA %#
17 – DC9 – Washington, DC %#
18 – The Pinhook – Durham, NC %#
20 – DRKMTTR – Nashville, TN %#
21 – The Masquerade – Altar – Atlanta, GA %#
22 – LCY Media – Birmingham, AL %#
24 – Club Dada – Dallas, TX %#
25 – The Ballroom – Austin, TX %#
26 – White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX %#
28 – Sister Bar – Albuquerque, NM #
29 – Club Congress – Tucson, AZ #
APRIL
4 – Tarros Chicali – Yuma, AZ
5 – Crescent Ballroom – Phoenix, AZ #
11 – Coachella – Indio, CA †
18 – Coachella – Indio, CA †
# – w/She’s Green
% – w/ Suzy Clue
† Festival Appearance
GLIXEN
QUIET PLEASURES
AWAL / WITCHITA RECORDINGS
Release date: February 21, 2025
1. shut me down
2. all tied up
3. avoid
4. sick silent
5. lick the star
Arriving as a standout group in the current American shoegaze renaissance, Phoenix four-piece Glixen transcend all expectations of what the genre should currently look and sound like. The band creates a profoundly heavy sonic experience with their music, paying respects to their predecessors but resulting in something completely modern. An amalgamation of influences like Björk, My Bloody Valentine, Godflesh, t.A.T.u, and Hum, their sound crawls with intensity and introspection to contrast lead singer Aislinn Ritchie’s lulling vocals.
Ritchie, began the project in 2020 enlisting guitarist Esteban Santana, drummer Keire Johnson, and bassist Sonia Garcia. Their approach to music has landed them on expansive tours and shows with rock music titans and contemporaries alike, supporting acts like Interpol, DIIV, Narrow Head and Nothing. Glixen has released a steady stream of music since their inception, with one EP and a handful of singles under their belt. She Only Said, was released last summer with tastemaking Philly tape label Julia’s War Records, bringing them to the attention of the national DIY scene. Working with producers like Jack Endino (Nirvana) and Sonny DiPerri (My Bloody Valentine, DIIV) for recent releases, this year has seen them take their sound to the next level, previewing a continuous sonic evolution.
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