Trace Remains has recently released “Silent Bell,” a tempestuous track that immerses listeners in a raw and chaotic sonic journey. Its driving rhythms and fiery guitar riffs merge sound and emotions to enhance a cathartic experience.
Trace Remains found its origins in the vibrant DIY scene of Pittsburgh. All its five members have wide experience in the music field, which has shaped and refined their artistry for over two decades to bring the best of each one of them into the band. Now they are ready to take the next step with the release of the band’s debut album, “Leverage the Tides.” So far they have released a couple of singles like “Sold My Soul” and “Over The Dying,” which have introduced their work to the world and have attracted the attention of many for their brutal honesty, smart lyrics, and frenetic sound.
Now, it is the turn for “Silent Bell” to resound. The song perfectly showcases the band’s heart and style. Post-hardcore frantic artistry, post-punk moodiness, and the sensibilities of alt-rock and indie-rock, it is all included in this emotional record. From the beginning, the song establishes a palpable sense of anxious premonition. A guitar’s jagged riffs break the silence and impulsed by a relentless drumbeat, the stage for a perfect storm is fully set. However, the song shines for its melancholic side, a haunting beauty that evokes depth.
The lyrics seem abstract at first, but once listeners get fully involved, their words are the key to entering a world on the brink. Catastrophe is coming, the water on the shore does not behave as usual, the sense of urgency rises and there is nothing to do but accept the faith defenseless. But in the middle of chaos, even before the body could react, there is time to acknowledge what is coming, experience life in its whole for an instant. Life could be rapidly gone, but not this time, after the storm life prevails. This story is a way to channel the emotions that usually come with big changes and the process before, during, and afterward. Yes, it is scary, but necessary at the end of the day.
The band mentions, “I think sometimes the best way to navigate life during these times is to lean into the change and embrace the unknown of what lies ahead. To allow the unknown to become an opportunity for personal growth and evolution.”
“Silent Bell” emerges as a standout piece. Trace Remains has crafted a song that is not only great in terms of sounds but represents a profound exploration of the human condition. It encapsulates the band’s artistic vision and their ability to create music that makes you hum, and howl, and invites introspection at the same time.
