Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Los Angeles-based heavy psych and doom band Blackwater Holylight have dropped a new single, “Heavy, Why?”. The track leads into their upcoming fourth album “Not Here Not Gone”, which arrives on January 30, 2026 through Suicide Squeeze Records.
The song mixes slow-burning riffs, swirling synths, and Sandy Faris’ haunting vocals. It feels heavy yet melodic, showing how the band can balance beauty and weight. Lyrically, it explores the feeling of being cut off from one’s own self and the struggle to find clarity again. Because of that, it carries both emotional depth and raw tension.
Formed in Portland and now based in Los Angeles, Blackwater Holylight have built their name around blending doom, shoegaze, and psych rock. Over time, they’ve grown more dynamic while keeping their atmospheric roots. Their new record “Not Here Not Gone” continues that evolution. It digs deeper into contrast, pairing dark tones with shimmering textures, and heaviness with quiet reflection.
Fans of heavy, dreamy music will likely find “Heavy, Why?” to be one of the band’s most captivating releases yet. It hints at an album full of emotion, texture, and power that only Blackwater Holylight can deliver.
