FEARING is a post-punk band based in California. The group was created by James Rogers and Brian Vega, two producers who came to be friends years before. After spending the next decade touring in various bands, the two reconnected while living in Oakland, California over their shared interest in darkwave and electronic music.
Now, FEARING follow their 2020 debut LP Shadow with their sophomore LP Destroyer (out September 29th), sees the trio (which includes Joey Camello on guitar) fostering their sound by continuing to migrate towards the sonic realms that capture the fine equilibrium allying the somber, austere, the vigorous, and vibrant. A striking singular vision of abyssal maritime desolation, Destroyer showcases a more energetic side of the band with a stripped-down three-piece lineup and a more minimal sound. The album pushes and pulls the boundaries between dark and pop music with a much more urgent feel than their previous releases.
The album races through dynamics and melodies in a way that feels contrasting to the groups more familiar shoegaze repetition, there are other tracks— like “Destroyer,” which premieres today— that reignite the subtle darkwave influence found in some of FEARING‘s earlier work.
Watch / share FEARING’s music video for “Destroyer” on YouTube.
Pre-order the album here ahead of its September 29 release date on Profound Lore!
