“Rites of Passage” is a track you do not want to miss. The track acts like an actual journey to somewhere weirder than any locale already known. The first taste of their forthcoming album “Dear Infrastructure,” due in spring 2025, this song was released on October 28th. Based in Stockholm and made up of Olle Söderström and Gabrielle Werme Baker, the indie pop pair have once again proved their ability to create beautiful ambient soundscapes you get lost in — not because they are particularly complex or busy; quite the opposite.
It just goes to show how brilliant Marble Raft is when they can evoke such imagery through their music. In 2021, they made a great introduction to the world of sound with their debut album “Geography A“—and now “Rites Of Passage” is moving even further on this level, because today’s music has already absorbed so much warmth and feeling.
Marble Raft’s music has always been about escapism, and “Rites of Passage” is no exception. The song’s narrative of two teenagers navigating a desolate metropolis in search of a haven is relatable and haunting. Set against a backdrop of shimmering synths and blissed-out melodies, it’s one of resilience and hope.
“Rites Of Passage” is the triumphant return we had all hoped for from Marble Raft. It’s a very strong demonstration of their growth as artists whilst not entirely abandoning what made us fall in love with ’em to begin with (Dream Pop)! The single is an ode to the past summers filled with a youthful burning desire and speaks a volume about what makes everything so captivating, vibrant, and production-wise as before but equally emotional vocals in tandem accompaniment.
With “Rites of Passage” teasing us until we get our ears on Dear Infrastructure, it’s an exciting glimpse at what these two have in store. Plug in your headphones and turn it up — Marble Raft is about to take you on a trip through their neon-lit dreamscape.