🎵 Vacant Shores Bring Dark-Pop Music to Life in New Release
Vacant Shores are a British electronic dark-pop band based in Bristol, UK. Formed by programmer/producer Jon Elliott (Polestar, avOva, OOSR) and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist AJ ‘Sid’ Sidford (Lostmove), the duo released their debut EP Summer Ghost to critical acclaim. In 2024 Suzy Alderton joined Sid on vocals to give the band the lush, Multi-layered harmonies that are a key component to the bands dark pop aesthetic.
Their self-titled, self-released EP features the standout tracks, Flat Circle, 3 Fire Alarm, and Wasted Breath; the latter being accompanied by a promo video directed by the award winning film maker Sheridan Seraphin. Vacant Shores have been gaining momentum and growing support thanks to their live work, local and international radio plays and a vibrant social media presence. The band will be playing the festival circuit in 2026.
“Wasted Breath” official music video
Song’s review
Vacant Shores EP Review – A Dreamy Pop & Dance Music Journey ✨
Vacant Shores‘ new self-titled EP feels like one of those cool discoveries you stumble upon late at night and instantly connect with. There’s a softness to the way these pop-and-dance-leaning tracks unfold, almost as if they’re letting you step into the artist’s private world for a moment. The production never tries to show off; instead, it creates this warm, fuzzy atmosphere where the melodies glide rather than push. What stands out is how naturally everything flows – the vocals, the synths, the slow-burn beats – all moving forward with calm, steady confidence. It’s the kind of music that makes you stop whatever you’re doing just for a minute to sit and feel.
By the time the EP comes to a close, you’re left with this strange mixture of nostalgia and peace, like coming back from a walk where your thoughts finally sorted themselves out. Vacant Shores succeeds in blending emotion and rhythm in a way that feels effortless, almost effortless. Nothing feels forced or exaggerated; instead, each track breathes on its own, containing a tiny bit of the artist’s honesty. It’s gentle, charming, and quietly powerful – a project that doesn’t try to be anything other than honest, and that’s why it works.
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