{"id":41385,"date":"2025-03-05T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41385"},"modified":"2025-02-22T11:03:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T16:03:36","slug":"steel-wool-announce-debut-ep-drop-lead-single-fading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41385","title":{"rendered":"Steel Wool announce debut EP + drop lead single \u2018Fading\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Los Angeles shoegaze newcomers <strong>Steel Wool<\/strong> introduce their self-titled debut EP, set for release on <strong>April 10<\/strong> via independent LA label <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bugbody.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Bug Body<\/a><\/strong>. To mark the occasion, they unveil the lead single <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/steeeeelwoooool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Fading<\/a><\/em><\/strong> alongside a hypnotic music video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kTUPC7srtDQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A hazy meditation on dissolution, <strong><em>Fading<\/em><\/strong> unfolds in layers of reverb-drenched atmosphere, steadily building before erupting into a storm of feedback and distortion. The track is a perfect showcase of the band\u2019s signature mix of delicate melody and all-consuming noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steel Wool\u2014composed of <strong>Sean Lissner (guitar\/vocals), Jaden Amjadi (bass\/screaming), Sam Schlesinger (guitar), and Evan Landi (drums)<\/strong>\u2014have carved out a name for themselves through <strong>boisterous live sets in garages, backyards, and DIY spaces across LA<\/strong>. Their raw, immersive energy translates seamlessly into their recordings, making their upcoming EP one to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since debuting <strong><em>Eyes Closed<\/em><\/strong> last October, covering <strong><em>Last Christmas<\/em><\/strong> for Hit The North Records\u2019 <strong>PCRF Charity Compilation<\/strong>, and performing a live session at <strong>KXLU<\/strong>, Steel Wool has been steadily making waves across Southern California\u2019s underground music scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch the <em>Fading<\/em> music video now.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Connect with Steel Wool:<\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/planetarygroup.us1.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=bc31868377c214862493bdd83&amp;id=5d37a59ea4&amp;e=e893e838f9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/planetarygroup.us1.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=bc31868377c214862493bdd83&amp;id=bd3dc60f3d&amp;e=e893e838f9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/planetarygroup.us1.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=bc31868377c214862493bdd83&amp;id=2ee10dc9de&amp;e=e893e838f9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Music<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:steelwoolmusicband@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Contact<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Los Angeles shoegaze newcomers Steel Wool introduce their self-titled debut EP, set for release on April 10 via independent LA label Bug Body. 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