Seattle-based duo Bubble Tea and Cigarettes released their hauntingly titled album we should've killed each other on November 1, 2024, enveloping listeners in a brooding exploration of love’s most turbulent edges. This new release underscores the band’s reputation for merging atmospheric soundscapes with emotionally charged storytelling, carving a distinct path within Seattle's thriving indie scene. Known for their evocative blend of dream pop and lo-fi influences, Bubble Tea and Cigarettes offers a sonic experience that is as delicate as it is intense.
With layers of reverb-drenched guitars, ethereal synths, and haunting vocals, the album captures a sense of emotional rawness and introspection. The production is cinematic, moving between lush, ambient textures and minimalist moments that heighten the emotional depth. Each track feels purposefully crafted to reflect the album’s overarching theme of relationship ambivalence—capturing the tension between passion and detachment, love and resentment.
This latest project marks a significant evolution in Bubble Tea and Cigarettes' sound, blending introspective lyrics with an aesthetic that channels influences from shoegaze to indie pop, while retaining their signature dark allure. The album immerses listeners in a sonic world where nostalgia and modernity meet, creating an auditory landscape that resonates with anyone who has navigated the complexities of romance and personal connection.
With we should've killed each other, Bubble Tea and Cigarettes solidifies its place among Seattle’s most innovative indie acts, presenting a compelling, deeply personal body of work that lingers well beyond the final note.
