London trio Night Tapes, made up of Iiris Vesik, Max Doohan, and Sam “Richie” Richards, are set to release their debut album portals // polarities on September 26. Some months ago, we were instantly drawn to their dreamy electronics, hushed vocals, and passion for analog gear and atmospheric production. Their upcoming album promises a truly transportive experience, woven with field recordings captured around the world, from the swamps of Estonia to birdsong in Mexico.
After “pacifico,” their latest single, “helix,” is another striking glimpse into that world. Lush, layered and hypnotic, the track drifts between fragile balladry and moody, post-ambient soundscapes. It dives deep into the paradoxes of love, its power to heal and destroy in equal measure.
Speaking about the track, Night Tapes explain:
“’helix’ is about that moment when you’re on your way to meet someone new, someone important and you’re not sure if it is the best decision you’ve ever made or the worst. It is love that can completely transform our lives and take us from one place to another. subjective heavens , subjective hells. people do crazy things for love & all we can do is hope that they’re not attracted to the worst of what they been given. yet, sometimes the wrong person can take us to the right place.”
Watch the visuals, directed and edited by Owain E. Morgan, below.
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