Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Irish shoegaze/alt rockers In Athens have unveiled “Mirrorism”, their debut EP, on October 24 via Blowtorch Records. The material was released on streaming platforms and a single-sided 12″ black vinyl EP. Listen to it below.
In Athens hail from the rugged meeting point of Connemara, Galway, Ireland and the wild Atlantic. Their music is a powerful blend of fuzz-drenched post-gaze nostalgia and razor-sharp modern post-punk energy, creating an evocative soundscape that reflects the majestic beauty, raw power and shimmering tranquillity of their surroundings.
Drawing on the untamed spirit of the Atlantic, In Athens channel this force into their debut EP, Mirrorism. Recorded and produced at Darklands Audio Dublin by Dan Doherty (Fontaines DC, Hope Sandoval), the EP features expansive, intimate guitars and hazy, 90s-inspired vocals that linger long after the last note. Their sound is both contemporary and timeless – immediately vital yet carefully considered.
Commenting on their sound, the band have this to say: “There’s nostalgia in what we do, for sure – 90s alternative tones, a bit of shoegaze sprinkle here and there – but it’s not about looking back. We’re interested in contrast. Warmth and detachment. Collapse and control. We like when things sound familiar but feel slightly off, like you’re hearing a dream from another room. The production on Mirrorism was all about restraint. Dan [Doherty] helped us find space in which to exist. The guitars are big, but not overblown. The vocals are close, but still ghost-like. We’re big fans of that emotional tension – of being inside something and far removed from it at the same time.“
