Blackout Transmission Unveils Their Second LP "Twilight & Resonance" - A Transcendent Journey Through Desert Landscapes and Inner Reflection

Blackout Transmission Unveils "Twilight & Resonance" - A Transcendent Journey Through Desert Landscapes and Inner Reflection

New Mexico-based post-punk shoegaze collective Blackout Transmission returns with their highly anticipated sophomore effort "Twilight & Resonance," set for release October 10, 2025 via Etxe Records. This mesmerizing eight-track exploration finds the band trading urban sprawl of Los Angeles for the high desert expanses of the Mountain West, marking a significant evolution in their sonic palette while maintaining their signature lysergic intensity. The album will be available as a stunning dark purple vinyl edition featuring design and layout work by Jeff Holmes and original artwork by Jonathan Keeton.

"Twilight & Resonance" follows a central narrative arc exploring themes of displacement, connection to place, and the search for authentic grounding in an increasingly disconnected world. The band's expanded sonic approach draws from the chiming guitar tones of Echo & the Bunnymen's oceanic expansiveness and the gossamer guitar interplay that defined Ride's early masterworks.

Opening track "La Tierra Drift" immediately establishes this geographical and emotional terrain, as vocalist Goett navigates memories of exchanging "urban murmurs and side-eyes for southern bound birdsong and budding cones of piñon." The song's hypnotic atmosphere builds around cascading reverb-drenched guitar textures and melodic lines that recall early shoegaze's shimmer, while Donaldson's melodic bass work weaves through Ivey's propulsive yet restrained drumming.

"Twilight & Resonance" stands as both a geographical and spiritual journey, documenting Blackout Transmission's evolution from urban post-punk practitioners to high desert philosophers. The album's 34-minute runtime creates a cohesive narrative that rewards repeated listening, revealing new textural details and lyrical connections with each encounter.

This is essential listening for fans of atmospheric post-punk, rural psychedelic shoegaze, and anyone seeking music that bridges the gap between exterior landscapes and interior reflection.

Blackout Transmission - Twilight & Resonance 12"/Digital

Track Listing:

1. La Tierra Drift

2. Ultra Azul

3. Ascension (Towards Sangre Skies)

4. Calantha Dawn

5. When The Aspens Turn

6. Las Estrellas en Alta

7. Beyond the Sight Lines (Nubes Oscuras)

8. Kairos

Release Date:

October 10, 2025