Reducer by nightshades

‘Reducer', nightshades’ debut full-length record (May 31st, 2024), is a kaleidoscopic and diverse collection of songs recorded live-off-the-floor at the band's Kelowna, BC studio. With each member of nightshades (Andrew Judah, Common Fires, DL Ranney, N. Sherman) trading vocal and instrumental duties throughout the album’s ten songs, ‘Reducer’ is a calculated balancing act of deliberate eclecticism: an ambitious high-wire performance of both heart and mind.

An album of high contrast, 'Reducer' intends to surprise, thrill, and comfort its listeners. Certain tracks burst into vivid colour (‘2 Actors’, ‘Leave Space’, ‘Routine Blood Work’); other songs simmer with introspective reverie (‘Ultraviolet’, ‘Harsh Mellow’, ‘Suggestions?’). Warm synths swaddle the angular guitar-work, slinky bass lines cozy up with groovy drumming, and spacious vocal performances blossom into striking four-part harmony.

nightshades is a collaborative indie rock band, featuring four esteemed Canadian songwriters (Andrew Judah, Common Fires, DL Ranney, and N.Sherman). In a Beatles-esque timeshare of accessible, vibrant music; nightshades' sound is rich with psychedelic flourish, but anchored in melodic hooks and pop sensibility.