Arctique Circles - Golden Gloom

Miami, Florida natives Arctique Circles are a musical duo consisting of Juno and Alexander. Their music varies between ambient, post-metal, pop, and shoegaze. Justin K. Broadrick and Jesu are names that come to mind upon first listen. The duo has remained under the radar since their inception and not much can be found online that describes them.

Their newest offering Golden Gloom consists of four tracks, one of these tracks being a demo of another. Opener 'When You Sleep' is a My Bloody Valentine cover and to be honest, it sounds much better (heavier, sludgier, crisper, more ambient) the original version from Loveless. 'The Wolves Gather' is an eleven minute drone/minimalist epic that doesn't vary much, but manages to hold a consistent ambiance throughout. 'Thrilled to be Here' is a Plumtree cover, and here Arctique Circles continue their evolutionary process by making the track sound heavier and more distorted. The EP closes with an original demo of 'The Wolves Gather' which is only half of the length as the mastered version.

All in all, Arctique Circles need to be heard. This is transcending music. This is music that takes you on a journey into the unknown, where different sounds can be heard upon second listen. Do yourself a favor and please listen to Arctique Circles. You will not be disappointed.

Check out Arctique Circles cover My Bloody Valentine's 'When You Sleep' here: