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Heavenly's 30-Year Hiatus Ends with New Album
4 Mar
Summary
- Heavenly returns with first album in 30 years.
- New album blends sweet melodies with dark themes.
- Band's music resurfaced due to viral social media trends.
Cult indie-pop band Heavenly has released their first new album in 30 years, "Highway to Heavenly." This comeback follows unexpected viral popularity of their older songs on social media platforms. Founding members Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey have reunited the band, inspired by this renewed interest, to perform live for a new audience and create fresh material.
The new album, "Highway to Heavenly," delves into the emotional depths beneath the band's characteristic twee aesthetic. Their music often contrasts adorable aesthetics with dire subject matter, a quality resonating with contemporary audiences familiar with "creepy-cute" culture. The record features swirling organ chords and danceable beats, moving away from the heavier distortion of their last release in 1996.
Tracks like "Skep Wax" exemplify the album's storytelling and melodic strength. This song, about the indie label Fletcher and Pursey founded in 2021, features memorable hooks and childlike wonder. The album celebrates Heavenly's maintained sense of wonder and showcases their impressive instrumental skills.
