Formed by a fusion of Sidewalks and Skeletons, CASHFORGOLD, and Count The Clock, Soft Siren are carving out their own niche in the often oversaturated modern dream-pop scene. Following their critically acclaimed debut single, “4am,” Soft Siren return with the ethereal track “Like You Found God.”
Drawing inspiration from the sounds of Lana Del Rey, Mazzy Star, Ethel Cain, and Cocteau Twins, the single blends the best elements of the legends of the genre. Jacqueline Torgerson’s haunting, languid vocals evoke Lizzy Grant, balancing strength and fragility. Mazzy Star’s influence is evident in the echoing, wailing guitars, providing a lush backdrop for Torgerson’s voice to drift across. The Cocteau Twins’ presence shines through in the hazy production, with dreamy layers of reverb warping the soundscape in a captivating way.
Lyrically, “Like You Found God” explores the emptiness that comes from searching for meaning in the wrong places—a futile quest for answers where none can be found.
At nearly five minutes long, the track takes listeners on a musical journey through a celestial soundscape, both nostalgic and contemporary. It creates a bittersweet world, wonderfully current yet familiar, inviting the listener to lose themselves in its atmosphere.
