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Chvrches return with 'Roses,' first single in new album cycle

The Glasgow indie pop band releases their first new song in years, signaling a return to album mode after members pursued solo projects.

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What to know

  • Chvrches end their longest break between albums with 'Roses,' their first new single in years, marking the start of a new album cycle.
  • The track represents an evolution in sound, shifting emphasis from synths to guitars and drawing comparisons to the Cure and Pink Floyd.
  • Band members pursued solo projects during the gap: Lauren Mayberry released Vicious Creature in 2024, and Martin Doherty launched the Leaving.

“In the music's preference for guitars over synths, I hear echoes of the Cure, whose Robert Smith was Chvrches's friend and collaborator long before Olivia Rodrigo made him back into the zeitgeist.”

Chris DeVille, Stereogum critic · Stereogum ↗

Chvrches Glasgow indie pop bandLauren Mayberry Chvrches vocalistMartin Doherty Chvrches member

Chvrches return with 'Roses,' first single in new album cycle
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    Chvrches release 'Roses' single

    Chvrches release 'Roses,' described as the first song in what appears to be a new album rollout. The track marks an evolution featuring guitars over synths and draws sonic comparisons to the Cure and Pink Floyd.

    “This is the longest break we had ever taken between albums and when we got together to write new music, we wanted to really push ourselves and not be retreading ground we'd walked before.”
    — Chvrches
    1. 1 outlet Chvrches – “Roses”

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    • The Glasgow band's last album, Screen Violence , arrived in 2021 # culture # music # indie https://www. rollingstone.com/music/music-n ews/chvrches-roses-single-music-video-1235630232/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into FLIPBOARD EXCHANGE FEED 🗞️ @ flipboard-exchange-feed-Econopass

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    • Chvrches Return With Politically-Tinged Single 'Roses' https://www. rollingstone.com/music/music-n ews/chvrches-roses-single-music-video-1235630232/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Music News @ music-news-RollingStone

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  2. background

    Chvrches debut 'Con Man' onstage — The band performs new song 'Con Man' live for the first time, signaling new material in development.

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    Lauren Mayberry releases solo debut Vicious Creature — Chvrches vocalist Lauren Mayberry ventures out solo, touring and releasing her debut album Vicious Creature.

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    Chvrches release Screen Violence album — The Glasgow indie pop band releases their album Screen Violence, described as a 'resounding return to form.'

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