GLIXEN

 Arriving as a standout group in the current American shoegaze renaissance, Phoenix four-piece

Glixen transcend all expectations of what the genre should currently look and sound like. The

band creates a profoundly heavy sonic experience with their music, paying respects to their

predecessors but resulting in something completely modern. An amalgamation of influences

like Björk, My Bloody Valentine, Godflesh, t.A.T.u, and Hum, their sound crawls with intensity

and introspection to contrast lead singer Aislinn Ritchie’s lulling vocals.

Ritchie began the project in 2020 enlisting guitarist Esteban Santana, drummer Keire Johnson,

and bassist Sonia Garcia. Their approach to music has landed them on expansive tours and

shows with rock music titans and contemporaries alike, supporting acts like Interpol, DIIV,

Narrow Head and Nothing. Glixen has released a steady stream of music since their inception,

with one EP and a handful of singles under their belt. She Only Said, was released last summer

with tastemaking Philly tape label Julia’s War Records, bringing them to the attention of the

national DIY scene. Working with producers like Jack Endino (Nirvana) and Sonny DiPerri (My

Bloody Valentine, DIIV) for recent releases, this year has seen them take their sound to the next

level, previewing a continuous sonic evolution.