Brighton trio CIEL create dreamy alt pop gems
Brighton-based newcomers CIEL has share mesmeric dream pop jaunt ‘The Shore’, the lead single from the band’s debut EP ‘Movement’ out this Spring.
Heavily leaning on a collection of interwoven guitars, pulsing bass-lines and intriguing vocal harmonies, the trio’s first release offers a fascinating glimpse into their dreamy world of alt-pop gems, conjuring up innovative and nostalgic ideas which only add to their intrinsic mystique.
Comprising of Dutch musician Michelle Hindriks and the friends she made upon relocation to Brighton, the three-piece have quickly earned kudos for their exquisite live show, having already supported the likes of Hatchie, Sasami and Penelope Isles, as well as working with the latter’s Jack Wolter on their upcoming debut EP.
Discussing their lead single, Hinkdriks explained: “The song is about a moment where you feel stuck in your life and are waiting for it to ‘really’ begin; yet at the same time, you realise it’s just an illusion and your life has already begun, and you’re living it right now.
“Losing the connection with that essence can feel extremely frustrating.”
She added on Facebook: “I wrote the lyrics already a few years back, in a time when I felt stuck and wasn’t entirely sure which direction my life should go in.
“It is about a period when you are sort of waiting for your life to start, whilst at the same time you realise that it already has begun and you are living it right now. We are very grateful for the team we have been able to work with on this song and all the help we’ve had from good friends.
“A big thank you for all the people that have supported us throughout this year from our first show until this release. It has been a crazy ride so far.”
CIEL’s live set-up is Michelle Hindriks (vocals, guitar), Jorge Bela Jimenez (guitar, synthesiser), Kieran Mansfield (bass, bass synth), Lawrie Miller (drums). Check out the single below and leave an ICM Rating out of 10.
LIVE DATES
13th March – The Waiting Room, London (w/ World Brain)
22nd April – Edge Of The Wedge, Portsmouth
Featured image by Jantina Talsma