Alpines
Sleek, atmospheric electronic pop that feels like a midnight drive through a neon-lit city. Shimmering synths meet breathy, ethereal vocals for a cool, moody escape.
Sleek, atmospheric electronic pop that feels like a midnight drive through a neon-lit city. Shimmering synths meet breathy, ethereal vocals for a cool, moody escape.
Alpines creates a sound that is both crystalline and deeply immersive, occupying the space between high-fashion minimalism and emotional warmth. Their music is defined by Catherine Pockson's soaring, breathy vocals which float over Bob Matthews' meticulously crafted electronic landscapes. It feels like a private world of shadows and light, where every synth swell and drum beat is placed with surgical precision to evoke a sense of nocturnal mystery.
What sets them apart is their 'Night Pop' aesthetic. While many electronic duos lean into abrasive textures, Alpines prioritizes a lush, liquid quality that feels expensive and cinematic. They manage to make digital production feel organic, using reverb and layering to create a sense of vast, open space even within the structure of a pop song. It is music for the quiet hours, designed for introspection and late-night movement.
Start with the album 'Another River' to hear their sound at its most refined. The track 'Completely' serves as a perfect gateway, showcasing their ability to blend soulful vocal delivery with icy, sophisticated electronic arrangements. It is the ideal soundtrack for anyone who finds beauty in the stillness of the night.
Alpines is a British duo based in Kingston upon Thames in South London, made up of Bob Matthews (guitar and production) and Catherine Pockson (pianist, singer and songwriter). Since forming in 2010, the band has toured and supported The Naked and Famous, Emeli Sandé and Florence and the Machine at the Alexandra Palace on 10 March 2012. Alpines released their debut album, Oasis on 26 May 2014 and their second album, Another River on 28 October 2016. Their third album, Full Bloom was released on their own record label Untrue Records, on 16 November 2018.
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