Starflyer 59's 2021 release "Vanity" delivered a dose of their signature atmospheric rock, balancing ethereal textures with a welcome return to a more driving sound. The album showcased Martin's consistent ability to craft immersive soundscapes.
- The album was released on October 14, 2021, via Velvet Blue Music.
- The release date for "Vanity" fell on the band's 26th "band anniversary."
- The album title is derived from a lyric found in the song "Vanity of vanities" on the album.
Starflyer 59 is the long-running project of Jason Martin, a foundational artist in the shoegaze and indie rock scenes. Vanity marked a return to the heavier, more distorted sounds of the band's earlier work after a series of more subdued releases.
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