Vancouver’s rising shoegaze outfit la lune makes a powerful return with “quiet considerations" a track that blends crushing intensity with wistful beauty.
Following the breakout success of their debut EP disparity—which sold out its first vinyl pressing and topped indie radio charts—the band continues refining their sound, delivering an emotionally gripping experience long after the final note.
From the first reverberating chord, “quiet considerations” erupts into a hurricane of layered distortion, thunderous drums, and soaring melodies. But within the chaos, there’s a striking intimacy.
Frontman Ethan Rebalkin’s delicate, dreamlike vocals drift above the dense soundscape, offering a poignant reflection on toxic relationships—the kind where manipulation is recognized but still excused. The track carries a sense of urgency, mirroring the inner conflict of trying to break free from an emotional stronghold.
While la lune wears their influences on their sleeve—pulling from shoegaze legends like My Bloody Valentine, Duster, and DIIV—they bring their distinct voice to the genre. The contrast between ethereal harmonies and crushing instrumentals is executed precisely, making “quiet considerations” both hypnotic and hard-hitting.
Accompanying the single is a visually striking music video that further amplifies the song’s themes of entrapment and emotional dissonance. With a sophomore EP and a festival-packed year ahead, la lune proves once again that they are not just riding the shoegaze wave—they’re shaping it.