Following the success of their spring 2021 “Awake EP “and an ethereal cover of Billie Eilish’s “Everything I Wanted“, SOM continues their evolution with the single “Give Blood“. Their distinct “doom pop” sound, praised by outlets like Metal Injection, remains a balance of atmospheric textures and post-metal intensity. This track is also the gateway to their forthcoming album, “Let The Light In“, set for release on March 14, 2024, via Pelagic Records
This marks a step forward from the band’s 2022 sophomore album, “The Shape of Everything“. That album’s lead single, “Animals,” reflected on cultural shifts during the George Floyd protests and showed SOM’s ability to distill raw emotion into hauntingly powerful music. Guitarist Joel M. Reynolds composed the demo during these pivotal events, capturing a mixture of anguish and hope. Vocalist Will Benoit quickly transformed the demo into a full song, showcasing the band’s instinctive creative process
SOM’s collaborative ethos and intuitive songwriting have shaped their journey. With members drawn from acts like Constants, Junius, and Grammy-nominated Caspian, their work on “The Shape of Everything” highlighted their ability to weave gritty riffs with ambient vocals, earning comparisons to Deftones and Tame Impala
Recorded at Radar Studio, a solar-powered facility run by Benoit, “The Shape of Everything” emphasized minimalist, emotionally resonant songwriting. This approach underpins their mission to “leave this place better than we found it“, infusing both albums with themes of healing and self-reflection
As “Let The Light In” approaches, SOM’s journey showcases a band unafraid to evolve, using music to navigate personal and societal transformation. “Give Blood” with its cathartic force, offers a poignant reminder of their resilience and creativity.
