Iress – The Remains
Doom, shoegaze, slowcore and more besides collide in Iress‘ music. New single ‘The Remains’ is another slab of melancholy that’ll tug at your heartstrings through Michelle Malley’s haunting vocals while heaving riffs crush beneath their weight, particularly in its closing moments that venture even into the tectonic heft of post-metal riffs. Where previous single ‘Falling’ showcased Iress‘ command of fragility amidst downtempo, swirling guitar, ‘The Remains’ hits with all the inevitability of the cold march of time that beats down all in its path. There’s still a beauty to be found in Malley’s stunning vocals, one that distracts from the crushing weight til there’s no time left. – Will Marshall