glaive - kurtains

A new generation is redefining music, highlighting unexplored links between different trends and subgenres. At the forefront of this new wave of talent is glaive, a name inspired by the video game Dark Souls III. The singer, only 19 years old, adopts an intuitive writing style that brings out a depth of raw emotions. Each song has its own personality, offering listeners a glimpse into the link between his singular life and our collective human experience. His rise to fame began during the pandemic, when he was only 15, collaborating online with like-minded artists. He connects the dots between the avant-garde of electronic music, emerging pop microgenres, and the timeless sounds of punk, alt-rock, dream pop, and indie folk, thus forging a truly fluid musical identity. From his beginnings in Hendersonville, Caroline du Nord (15,000 inhabitants), to his opening act for The Kid LAROI during the The First Time tour this year, glaive has become an iconic name in a scene that is redefining pop, not by moving away from tradition, but by creating a new and innovative style. His previous projects, including cypress grove, all dogs go to heaven, and then i’ll be happy, have all contributed to making him a standout artist, praised by media such as The New York Times, Vulture, GQ, and The FADER. Continuing his mission to draw the audience into his quirky miniverse of sincere confessions, soft rhythms, and captivating performances, fans can expect many surprises as glaive prepares for another monumental year, filled with new releases, concerts, and much more. Kurtains Kurtains is one of the rising figures of the US indie rock scene. Avec Florence Fields, the young man offers us a project that gives pride of place to incisive guitars and immersive textures. The opus also stands out for a notable, bold, and contemporary collaboration with glaive, a flagship group of the hyperpop scene.