Track-by-Track: Galway Duo Light Grey Bring Us Into Their ‘Nightmares’

Galway-based duo Light Grey shifted their sound in a new direction with their latest album, Nightmares, which dropped through Never Meant Records last year. Exploring themes of internal conflict, teenage infatuation, and severe insomnia, the duo wrap these dark subjects inside a sound inspired by the likes of Stand Atlantic and State Champs. Recently, one half of Light Grey, frontman Ciaran, sat down to give us a Track-by-Track rundown of the album. 1. “Famous” “‘Famous’ started out as this wild idea for an anime intro — think hyperpop meets future bass with a dash of pop punk. We went all out, layering over 200 tracks, including 30-50 vocal layers. It’s got this sparkly sound that totally fits the theme. The song dives into my complicated relationship with a parent who seems perfect on th...

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