From separate parts of the world, Swallow The Rat (New Zealand) and Clone (New York) have come together to release a split. Producing four tracks each, both bands use their own sound to generate a specific vibe for the entire record – a dark, yet dreamy sound that rides an emotional wave between bittersweet enchantment and unfiltered anxiety. With members hailing from each side of the world, Swallow The Rat allows their native background to be indicative of their sound. As vocalist/bassist Stephen Horsley, drummer Hayden Fritchley, and gitarist Sam Vercoey reside in Auckland, New Zealand, they channel a vibe that resembles of the classic Flying Nun Records sound – introspective darkwave-indie that is methodically moody. But it wasn’t until guitarist Brian Purington moved from A...