Rankd x Opal Mag
A shining return from 'Opal Mag'
Opal Mag’s silky blend of textured vocal intricacy with a gritty, sweeping rock backbone sets her latest single ‘Love to See You Shine’ apart from Brighton’s whirlpool of fuzz-filled projects – incorporating adventurous textures and revealing a glimmering insight into her newest era of tranquillity. Garnering the spotlight from So Young Magazine, Opal Mag has continued to grasp the attention of local music outlets since the delivery of her debut ‘Looking For’, leading the curation of a dream-pop fuzz-laden soundscape that continues to define her work.
Compiling a rich collage of sounds and emotion, Opal interweaves the opposing energy of ethereal shimmer and gritty distortion to bring a refreshing twist on a familiar local sound. The overriding appeal of Opal’s sonic journey lies within her bright vocal delivery – reminiscent of NewDad, Wolf Alice and Men I Trust yet drawing further inspiration from Mazzy Star, The Sundays, The Breeders The Smashing Pumpkins. Opal is doubling-down on her breakthrough debut and setting a strong discography that will boost her to new heights – paired with a theatrical video to highlight her newfound ‘shine’. There’s no denying Opal’s unique charm, captivating audiences and solidifying her spot in new sonic terrain, crafting a sound that is unique, pushes the boundaries of dream-pop and challenges convention.
Described as ‘a nugget of lo-fi fuzz-kissed dream-pop that skates across stardust but remains gnarled at the corners by grit and mealy gristle’ by So Young Magazine, Opal’s ethereal tones draw on themes of acceptance, freedom and authenticity – an anthem of confidence and empowerment for expressing ones true self.
‘Love to See You Shine’ releases on valentines day, and is a palatable addition to your February radar! Catch her live at the Hope and Ruin on Feb 28th alongside Rankd favourites Goodbye.