LIST PICK

BLUE STATES VISION TRAIL

To celebrate the announcement of their forthcoming fifth album Restless Spheres - due 16 September via the ever-impressive Memphis Industries - Blue States have unveiled 'Vision Trail'. The lush, contemplative outing, and his first for nearly a decade, mixes a hypnotic, picking guitar refrain with soaring strings and a gently flickering rhythm to gently wash over with a gorgeous subtextual power. Speaking of the track Blue States (aka Andrew Dragazis) explains, "The ethereal track builds on a simple guitar chord repeated throughout, while the wispy harmonies of a female voice fall over violins, giving off a mood of sublimity and hope – like staring at a mountain you’ve yet to climb." A beautiful sentiment for a beautiful song, and one that has been well-worth the wait. -G.O'B

Listen