Dublin’s rising shoegaze outfit Picture Postcard returns with an impressive new release, once again showcasing their self-described 'dreamo' sound. Their latest track, Returning, blends shimmering guitars and atmospheric pads with abrasive vocals; a contrast which clearly exhibits the band’s signature emotional push-and-pull.
Lyrically, Returning draws inspiration from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, channeling the film’s psychological surrealism into a misty, poetic reflection on memory and heartbreak. In all its haziness, the song echoes the ache of forgetting someone you once loved deeply, caught between clarity, presence and absence.
The production is vast and intricately layered, perfectly mirroring the intensity and nuance of the band’s performance. Every sonic detail feels conscious, amplifying the emotional heaviness of an all around enveloping piece.
ZR