Cinder

Beneath Cinder’s grunge/indie aesthetic lies a complex blend of influences that are nearly impossible to pin down. They touch on sounds familiar to anyone with an ear for alt. rock, but never quite settle into any one. While the band may not be fully aware, it’s clear to anyone watching that they thrive in this chaos—and it’s in that unpredictability where they come alive.

Cinder spent most of 2024 embracing their ghost-like reputation. At live shows, they were more than happy to make their presence known, but once the performance was over, they disappeared just as quickly. This year, however, they’re making a shift with their debut single.

"Impermanence" delves into themes that echo throughout much of the band’s work: isolation, neuroticism, fixation. But what truly makes this track their choice for a debut lies in its final moments. Amid a flurry of guitars, a gunshot snare, and a choir of droning synths, one line effortlessly takes center stage...

“I am the bullet, and I’m aiming straight at the sun.”