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Night Tapes talk realities, idealities, and ‘portals//polarities’ deluxe release: “What you resist, persists”
London electronic-shoegaze trio Night Tapes have discussed the deluxe edition of their debut album, portals//polarities, describing it as the project’s final, more complete form. The release expands the record’s exploration of identity, power, online life and accepting personal contradictions, with the band arguing that confronting rather than suppressing difficult feelings is central to its message.
The deluxe version adds new songs ‘Swim’ and ‘The Crest of the Wave’, alongside a remastered 2024 single, ‘To Be Free’. ‘Swim’, filmed at Dungeness Power Station after being conceived in Portugal, addresses hope, darkness and self-acceptance; its companion track offers reassurance to someone struggling. Night Tapes, formed from late-night sessions and active since their 2019 EP, have recently supported The Neighbourhood on an arena tour and plan songwriting sessions in Wyoming before further new music.
In short
- Night Tapes expand their debut album with three additional tracks.
- The new songs contrast confronting darkness with offering reassurance.
- The band are touring and preparing to write more music.
Explained simply
Night Tapes are a three-piece band from London who make electronic-shoegaze music, combining electronic production with rock instrumentation and dreamy vocals. The band formed in 2019.
Their debut album "portals//polarities" explores identity, personal power, online life and the contradictions within ourselves. The band's approach emphasises confronting difficult emotions rather than suppressing them.
The band has built a following through live performances, including touring with other artists. They are part of the contemporary alternative music scene that explores psychological and personal themes.