Alan Sparhawk, a key figure in the influential indie rock band Low, is set to debut his solo project with the album White Roses, My God, releasing in just two days. This album emerged following the heartfelt loss of his wife and bandmate, Mimi Parker, in 2022. To express his sorrow, Sparhawk employs innovative electronic sounds and vocal modifications throughout the album, a technique he previously showcased in singles like “Can U Hear” and “Get Still.” The latest track, “Heaven,” continues this thematic and stylistic exploration.
The track “Heaven,” influenced by gospel music, runs for just over a minute and carries an emotional weight that might be difficult to sustain if extended. In the song, Sparhawk’s voice takes on a mechanical tone as he expresses the sentiment, “Heaven, it’s a lonely place if you’re alone/ I wanna be there with the people that I love,” evoking a powerful response. Check out the video for the song, directed by Rick Alverson, attached below.
The album White Roses, My God will be available on September 27 through Sub Pop.
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