Flourish is carving their own niche in the sonic cosmos, returning with a new single and video that’s sure to send shockwaves through the shoegaze scene. The band dropped the music video for “New Cosmic Terror,” a highlight from their upcoming album Deepest Wellsprings of Being. And trust us, it’s every bit as mesmerizing and chaotic as the name suggests.
Recorded at the iconic Earth Analog Studio in Illinois—owned and operated by Matt Talbot of Hum fame—the album is a cinematic journey through soundscapes both familiar and foreign. With Zac Montez handling engineering and mixing, Deepest Wellsprings of Being is like stepping into a David Lynch fever dream, with detours through the futuristic grit of Blade Runner and the weighty melancholy of post-metal. It’s the ’90s shoegaze revival you didn’t know you needed, dripping with atmosphere, grunge sludge, and moments of melodic beauty that hit like a forgotten memory.
The album kicks off with “Waves of Nazaré,” a tsunami of crashing guitar and shimmering synths that transport you to the legendary Portuguese surf spot. Then, just as you catch your breath, Flourish hits you with “Heavy Mountains,” an epic blend of guitar and drums that feels like it could score a post-apocalyptic showdown—think Explosions in the Sky meets God Is An Astronaut.
But it’s not all instrumental bliss. Flourish has evolved. Their first single, “The Towpath,” introduced vocals into the mix, and the result is a richer, more dynamic sound. “New Cosmic Terror” is the band’s boldest move yet, blending thick, atmospheric synths with their post-rock foundation, creating something that feels both futuristic and primal. It’s a track that demands attention, signaling that Flourish isn’t content to just ride the shoegaze wave—they’re reshaping it.
Deepest Wellsprings of Being marks the arrival of a band that’s been sharpening their tools in Ohio’s shoegaze underground for years. Now, with their sound more intricate and multifaceted than ever, they’re ready to take their place on the global stage. Get ready for Flourish to invade your headspace—this is only the beginning.
