Bleakgaze is a subgenre of music that fuses the introspective and sonically immersive qualities of shoegaze with themes of existential despair and melancholy, reminiscent of depressive black metal and doom. The sound is characterized by atmospheric layers of distorted guitars and echoing effects that create a sense of vast, often sorrowful soundscapes. Vocals, when present, often oscillate between despondent whispers and anguished screams, embodying a raw emotional intensity that reflects the genre's preoccupation with themes of solitude, hopelessness, and the darker recesses of the human psyche. The tempo typically hovers in the lower ranges, reinforcing the music's heavy and oppressive atmosphere. Bleakgaze, through its haunting melodies and crushing ambience, invites listeners into a cathartic exploration of the darker shades of human emotion.

Against The Sea

Ethereal

Single - Released September 24, 2024