Glazyhaze – Sonic
Release Date: March 21, 2025
Origin: Venice, Italy
Genre: Indie rock, new wave, post-punk, rock, shoegaze
With Sonic, Venetian band Glazyhaze present a bold, textured, and emotionally charged album that bridges the restless pulse of post-punk with the emotional swell of shoegaze and the melodic confidence of indie rock. Across its tracks, Sonic pulses with electricity—both urgent and dreamlike, raw and refined.
Band Members
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Irene Moretuzzo – Vocals, guitars
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Francesco Giacomin – Drums, samplers, percussion
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Lorenzo Dall'Armellina – Guitars
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Seva Prokhorov – Bass, vocals
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Paolo Canaglia – Guitars, Bass VI, keys
Together, the five-piece carves out a rich sonic identity built on contrast—melancholic yet defiant, restrained yet expansive. Their interplay reveals a band deeply attuned to dynamic shifts and emotional tension, creating an album that feels cinematic in its scope and piercing in its intimacy.
Sound & Aesthetic
*Sonic* is defined by swirling guitar lines, tight post-punk rhythms, and ethereal layers of voice and synth. The production walks a tightrope between clarity and haze, allowing Irene Moretuzzo’s vocals to float just above the band’s wall of sound—sometimes whispering, sometimes crying out from within the storm.
Hints of early new wave color the songwriting, with hypnotic basslines and ambient keys weaving between jagged guitars and rhythmic drive. The result is a sound that is both atmospheric and physical, designed to move both heart and body.
Themes & Mood
Lyrically and emotionally, Sonic reflects on disconnection, identity, and emotional resilience. It captures the disorientation of modern life—where connection is fleeting, noise is constant, and the self often feels split. Yet within that disarray lies a core of strength, of quiet rebellion, and of an enduring search for meaning.
The mood shifts between introspection and catharsis, between control and surrender. It’s an album that doesn’t provide easy answers—it immerses the listener in the beauty of unresolved emotion.
Critical Response
*Sonic* has been praised for its atmospheric depth, emotional intelligence, and confident genre-blending. Critics note Glazyhaze’s ability to channel the spirit of bands like Cocteau Twins, Interpol, and The Chameleons without ever losing their distinct voice. It’s a striking and immersive record—one that signals a band stepping fully into their creative power.
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