The Snow and the Eclipse

by Slaney Bay

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South-London based trio Slaney Bay fuse soft, introspective lyrics with soaring, ear-worm guitar riffs. Formed by three childhood friends, their spectacular new single ‘The Snow and The Eclipse’ is out today.

Combining delicate vocals reminiscent of ‘Daughter’, with euphoric guitar solos redolent of ‘The War on Drugs’, The Snow and The Eclipse is a subtle-yet-spectacular single, one that instantly seeps into your subconscious. The track follows on from previous singles 'Talking About You' and ‘The House Across The Street' which picked up great support from Amazing Radio UK and US.

Guided by the pure tones of lead vocalist Cait Whitley, the track is an introspective love song that embodies the intensity of romantic feelings depicted in films. “The track amplifies the feeling of time running out. You either confess your feelings to someone now, or you may miss your only shot” says Whitley. With soaring rises in sound, the track guides you towards an emotional crescendo. “The songwriting process was always geared towards getting that cinematic sound”, says lead guitarist, Will Nicola-Thompson, “where you can’t help but listen again just to try and process all that emotion”. Bassist , Joel Martin, expands on this; “it was all about capturing that happy-sad feeling that weighs heavy on your chest”.

lyrics

You
You
Didn’t you too?
It’ll crumble into the dirt, but it’s always been

You
You
Didn’t you too?
Til it crumbles into the dirt
It's always been

It could’ve been years since I saw your face
You moved and I felt miles away
Under the snow I felt you melt away

It could’ve been years since I saw your face
Never seen it in a different way
Kinda wish that you were miles away

You
You
Didn’t you too?
It’ll crumble into the dirt, but it’s always been

You
You
Didn’t you too?
Til it crumbles into the dirt
It's always been

One step, one step away from you
Can't tell you too soon
It’ll crumble into the dirt
But its always been

One step, another step close to you
Won't show you too soon
And let it crumble into the dirt
But its always been

You
You
Didn’t you too?
It’ll crumble into the dirt, but it’s always been

You
You
Didn’t you too?
Til it crumbles into the dirt
It's always been

You
You
You
You

credits

released February 23, 2022
Composers and Performers: Caitlin Anna Whitley, Joel Martin, William Nicola-Thompson, Joshua Walsh

Mix and Mastered by Ian Flynn

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Slaney Bay London, UK

Fusing soft, introspective lyricism with effervescent, ear-worm riffage, South-West London based trio Slaney Bay cement their place within the alt-indie landscape. The group’s huge potential is laid bare on their infectious new single ‘I Could Love You Better’, which went on to receive support from the likes of BBCR1 (Jack Saunders), Billboard, Line of Best Fit and Dork. ... more

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May 4

The 1865

Southampton, UK
May 31

Supersonic

Paris, France
Oct 17

Left of the Dial

Rotterdam, Netherlands

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