Slow snow slide
THE EXHIBITION
Slow snow slide
THE EXHIBITION
- release date /2025-05-03
- country /Japan
- gerne /Alternative Rock, Gothic Rock, New Wave, Post-Punk, Post-Rock, Shoegaze
The second album from Sakata, Yamagata–based shoegaze band Slow Snow Slide.
Originally formed in 2016, the band released their debut album paradise lost in 2019. Following lineup changes, they reemerged in 2022 with a five-member configuration for this new release. The recording lineup featured GOE (vocals/guitar), TAKEDA NATSUKO (guitar/vocals), YAMA (guitar), MASAKUNI (bass), and YOKOCHIN (drums), with MASAKUNI departing after the release.
Their debut combined post-rock and shoegaze with classical elements like piano and violin, establishing a distinctive sound beyond conventional boundaries. The band name, “Slow Snow Slide,” reflects their signature expansive soundscapes. THE EXHIBITION takes inspiration from Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, leveraging a triple-guitar and dual-vocal setup to create even more layered textures. Across seven tracks, including the instrumental “Promenade,” each piece depicts a unique scene, unfolding like a tour through an art gallery.
Notable tracks include:
#2 “Drawing on the blank page”
Diamond-dust-like arpeggios intertwine with blizzard-like guitar, flowing in a gentle waltz. Twin vocal harmonies bring warmth and lyricism, evoking sunlight across a frozen landscape.
#3 “Luzifer”
A danceable track with goth- and new wave-infused darkness, featuring cold-toned guitars and GOE’s alluring vocals, accented by pounding drums and soaring guitar.
#6 “Nihilistic”
Interweaving twin guitars navigate dynamic shifts between stillness and intensity, culminating in a grand, emotionally charged climax. Catchy guitar motifs throughout highlight the band’s adventurous spirit.
#7 “Rasen Kaindan”
A dark anthem driven by distorted bass and black waves of sound, ending with a wall of noise and impassioned screams that pull listeners into an abyss.
While each track has its own character, the album is unified around “Promenade,” creating a shared sonic universe—a contemporary reinterpretation of Pictures at an Exhibition.
The album is currently available on CD only (not yet on streaming services) and can be purchased through the official online shop or at live shows. Fans are encouraged to obtain a physical copy to fully experience the immersive, narrative-driven journey. Slow Snow Slide is currently on a release tour across Tohoku and Kanto, offering fans a rare opportunity to witness their performances firsthand. Tour details are available via the band’s official website and social media.
