Dream Metal Band Iress Release New Single – ‘In Reverse’
The stalwart Los Angeles-based dream metal band, Iress, have now released their new single ‘In Reverse’. Taken from their upcoming album ‘Sleep Now, In Reverse’, out 26th July 2024 via Church Road Records (ROW) and Dune Altar (USA).
Drawing inspiration from dark, yet commanding elements including metal, shoegaze, and slowcore, their music presents a cinematic crescendo that swells with intensity and wanes with sorrow.
Says Michelle (Vocals/Guitar):
This song really unifies all of our different tastes. “In Reverse” began with a simple verse melody, but transformed into something I never expected—dare I say a mathy grunge ballad? This one really checks all the boxes when it comes to what kind of music we want to create.
Iress formed in the musical crucible of Los Angeles in 2010. Frontwoman Michelle Malley, dubbed “the Adele of Doom” by LA music peers, possesses vocals that range from an enveloping smokey warmth to anguished belting, revealing an emotional depth that arrests with unbelievable restraint and control. The band, composed of bassist Michael Maldonado, drummer Glenn Chu, and guitarist Graham Walker, have fostered a chemistry that translates seamlessly to the stage. Their live performances are intentional and dynamic, leaving audiences stunned to silence, moved to tears, and immersed in a satisfying amount of crushing distortion.
Over the years Iress has evolved, always exploring new dimensions in their sound, yet always showcasing Malley’s equally fragile and ferocious vocals. Their intentionality in crafting concise songs, each flickering into existence with magnificent intensity, aligns with nuanced storytelling.
Iress seamlessly weaves layers of crushing guitars, atmospheric textures, and brooding rhythms, creating a sonic tapestry that blends darkness and beauty. With their upcoming LP, Sleep Now, In Reverse, and an international touring schedule in 2024, Iress invites listeners to be transported to a realm where darkness and beauty intertwine.
Upcoming Tour Dates
Sat, Jun 22 – Los Angeles – Lodge Room Highland Park#
10 Aug – Southampton at Papillon*
13 Aug – Manchester at Rebellion^
14 Aug – Brighton – Dust (Chalk)^
15 Aug – Sheffield – Corporation^
16 Aug – Bristol – Arctangent Festival
17 Aug – Nottingham – Old Salutation Inn
18 Aug – London – The Black Heart ’ ‘
20 Aug – Burmingham – The Victoria
21 Aug – Exeter – The Cavern~
22 Aug – Bournemouth – Anvil~
23 Aug – Leicester – The Big Difference~
*w Green Lung ^w Hexvessel ‘ ‘w Sunnata ~w Kulk
Links
Bandcamp | Instagram | Facebook | Church Road Records
