Swiss Shoegaze collective LAST LEAF DOWN reveal second single from new album

Reach The Sun is the second single from LAST LEAF DOWN’s long-awaited 3rd album Weight Of Silence, set to be released April 11th on Lifeforce Records.

Reach the Sun reveals a new side of Last Leaf Down, blending driving, rhythmic elements with the band’s signature melancholic depth. The song captures a sense of longing and renewal, weaving through themes of pain and doubt. With its pulsating rhythm, ethereal guitars, and emotive vocals, it creates a dynamic yet deeply atmospheric experience. There’s a raw edge to the track that calls to mind the intensity of alternative bands like Placebo, giving it a fresh yet familiar energy that lingers.

You can find the single now on all digital platforms

LAST LEAF DOWN, the Swiss alternative and shoegaze band, based between Basel and Solothurn, was founded in 2003 and started their musical journey with a dark doom metal style. A significant turning point in their sound came in late 2007 with the addition of Benjamin Schenk (vocals, guitar and today’s main songwriter), who together with Sascha Jeger (guitar) steered the band towards shoegaze.

In 2014, the band signed a deal with the prestigious label Lifeforce Records and released their debut album “Fake Lights” in November of the same year. This album was praised by critics and described as a journey that takes the listener into a dreamy atmosphere.

Three years later, in March 2017, the second album “Bright Wide Colder” followed, which further established the band in the shoegaze and post-rock scene. In the following years, Last Leaf Down performed at well-known festivals in Germany such as the Wave-Gotik-Treffen, the Gloomar Festival and the Melting Sounds Festival.

After a long break from releases, the band returned in December 2024 with the single ‘Silence’, the first outing from Last Leaf Down’s forthcoming album “Weight of Silence”. This quiet, emotionally charged song reflects the band’s characteristic “dreamy shoegaze from the woods” sound and marks the beginning of a new creative phase. The long dry period was by no means left unused. Songwriter Benjamin Schenk experimented a lot and also consciously allowed new ideas to further advance the band’s specific sound.

With their unique blend of alternative rock, shoegaze and post-rock, as well as their constant passion for music, Last Leaf Down continues on their path with the new album “Weight Of Silence” and prepares to delight their fans with new sounds.

WEIGHT OF SILENCE – OUT APRIL 11TH