Swiss shoegaze band LAST LEAF DOWN release new driving single

The release of the band’s new album Weight of Silence coming closer slowly, time for another glimpse from the by their fans long-awaited follow up to their critically acclaimed 2017 album Bright Wide Colder.

In misty forests, washed-out guitars meet pulsating drumming and emotional depth. Shoegaze mixed with dark vibes and a pinch of grunge. Ladies and gentlemen, please listen to Water.

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.