New Single + Video: If You Knew / Don’t You Worry, Baby Out Now
Record Release Shows:
April 19 – Paris, FR @ La Mécanique Ondulatoire
May 29 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
Stream: If You Knew / Don’t You Worry, Baby on all digital platforms
Watch: If You Knew / Don’t You Worry, Baby video on YouTube below
Seattle’s Fotoform returns with ‘Grief is a Garden (Forever in Bloom),’ their highly anticipated third album, set for release on April 18. Expanding on the shimmering sonic textures of their critically acclaimed ‘Horizons’ (2021), the band delves deeper into themes of loss, transformation, and resilience, crafting a sound that is both haunting and cathartic.
Leading up to the release, Fotoform unveils their latest single, If You Knew / Don’t You Worry, Baby, a hypnotic meditation on impermanence, regret, and acceptance. The song is accompanied by a visually arresting 8mm film music video directed by Jessa Carta. The track is now available on all streaming platforms.
Kim House (vocals, bass, synths, guitar) reflects on the deeply personal inspiration behind the song:
“Ever since my brother died in an accident when I was 17, I’ve felt this pressure to live for two people. I often wonder what he might have done differently if he had known his time would be cut short—and what I would have done differently had I known he was leaving.
We take our impermanence for granted until something tragic shakes us awake. This song wrestles with those ‘what if’ moments and the fragile space between uncertainty and acceptance. The first half is filled with those haunting questions: What would you change if you knew your time was short? What regrets would you avoid? The second half shifts into a moment of surrender, finding solace in the simple truth of unconditional love. After losing both my parents, this theme has resonated more than ever.
Living with uncertainty is difficult, but this song is my way of making peace with what we can’t control. We can’t predict our time, but we can focus on what matters right now.”
With ‘Grief is a Garden (Forever in Bloom),’ Fotoform refines their signature fusion of post-punk and shoegaze, pushing their sound into lush new territory. The album explores the interplay between trauma and healing, darkness and light, all while maintaining the cinematic textures and hypnotic melodies that define their music. Fans of The Cure, Slowdive, Cocteau Twins, and Bat for Lashes will find a new favorite in Fotoform’s evolving sonic world.
Kim House and Geoffrey Cox (guitars), joined by Michael Schorr (drums, formerly of Death Cab for Cutie), craft an album that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. The music weaves together spectral synths, driving basslines, and soaring guitar work, while House’s ethereal vocals drift through the mix like echoes from another world. The result is an album that feels at once intimate and expansive, fragile and unbreakable.
From their self-released 2017 debut to the acclaimed ‘Horizons’ (2021), Fotoform has steadily built a reputation for creating immersive, emotionally potent music. Their previous releases earned them accolades from SPIN, Bandcamp, KEXP, and Post-Punk, as well as high-profile festival performances and European tours.
As ‘Grief is a Garden (Forever in Bloom)’ takes root, Fotoform continues to evolve, proving that even in the depths of loss, something beautiful can still bloom.
‘Grief is a Garden (Forever in Bloom)’ track list
1. This City Is Over
2. Skimming The Surface
3. Grief Is A Garden
4. Shifting Sands
5. Breathing Reliquaries
6. If You Knew / Don’t You Worry, Baby
7. Distant Paradise
8. Reconcile The Blue
9. Settle Down
Fotoform Tour Dates (more TBA):
April 19 – Paris, FR @ La Mécanique Ondulatoire
April 24 – Berlin, DE @ Tommyhaus
April 25 – Dresden, DE @ Scheune/Blechschloss
April 30 – Münster, DE @ Rare Guitar
May 3 – Meschede, DE @ Mono Bar
May 29 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
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