Drawing us in with a metallic riser, Siren Section open Glass Cannon with textured drums, pizzicato digital strings, and an emotive piano performance as they share atmospheric vocals and the poignant opening line, “Don’t turn your guns on me…”. The opus holds a high emotional quotient and is laced with metaphorical depth as the duo share their souls, philosophical nature and cinematic allure. The track is immersive, the soundscape is designed to evoke maximal emotion, and the raw authenticity that transpires is tangible.
“Don’t do this to me, Glass Cannon, I couldn’t do this to you…” feels visceral and real, and the composition has us on the verge of tears. It is perfect for Hollywood synch deals, possibly an episode of Euphoria or The White Lotus.
Providing a hypnotic blend of shoegaze, industrial pop, and a glitchy finale, Siren Section manifests a profoundly intimate experience that hits hard but is also perfect for looped listening, like a timeless piece of classical music. Banded together by four hands, two minds and a shared love of allowing music to transport, breathe and bloom, the opus serves as the duo’s first properly recorded music; and represents a significant milestone for the Los Angeles-based duo featuring John on guitar and vocals, whilst James performs piano, synths, and soundscaping.
Lyrically, Glass Cannon taps into the theme of “coping with a disintegrating relationship and world view in a destructive, escapist way”, and feels highly personal, yet wholly relatable. The song’s vivid storytelling, combined with its rich sonic texture, encodes the emotional heft of personal struggle. Waves of ethereal guitar wash over pulsing synth textures; glitchy effects evoke an unsettling but hypnotic soundscape. The duo’s signature glitchgaze sound – an unusual fusion of their punk, shoegaze, and experimental roots – has gained a newfound depth in this release, inspired by artists such as My Bloody Valentine, Nine Inch Nails, and Radiohead.
The balance of heady ostentation with gnarled melodies makes for both an immersive listen and a fascinating coalescence of their artistry. This release marks Siren Section as an exciting force in the alternative scene, finding that delicate balance between immediate emotional delivery and adventurous production. We have added Glass Cannon to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TRIPPY and TIMELESS playlists, whilst we let the pair carry us away with their wider discography!