Polaroid Fade – ‘Chaos Into Poetry’ [Album Review]

Hailing from Vineland, New Jersey, dream-pop outfit Polaroid Fade releases their debut album, Chaos Into Poetry, a collection of tracks recorded at the home studio of lead vocalist and songwriter Nicoletta. Polaroid Fade’s genesis occurred when, during the pandemic, 14-year-old Nicoletta first picked up an acoustic guitar, immersing herself in the music of The Smiths, The Sundays, and Radiohead. Nicoletta soon began writing her own material, crafting melodies with lyrics exploring leitmotifs of love, life, and wonder. When she teamed up with guitarist Tyler Bronn, Polaroid Fade’s sound began to take shape – a heady blend of dream-pop, jangle pop, new wave, and alt-rock that envelopes listeners in washes of intoxicating nostalgia. Highlights on the 10-track album include “Bliss,” with its p...

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