Alternative-indie trio Arliston deliver a slow-burn collection of tracks on The Ground Might Disappear, exploring the impermanence of freedom and the unsettling reality that nothing can be taken for granted. With an atmospheric feel to its five tracks, the EP channels the relatable uncertainty of the past two years into a cathartic sonic world.
Opening with emotive piano-led “Centre,” rooted in vocalist Jack’s intimate vocal quality, the EP builds a strong momentum towards an experimental dose of alt-pop on stand-out single “Camomile,” which leads us through the breakdown of a relationship carried by the strength of ethereal vocals and poetic lyricism.
The Ground Might Disappear establishes Arliston’s versatility as it moves from the electrifying intricacy of “Camomile,” into feel-good stylings of “Park,” which makes use of smooth saxophones and airy synths to craft a layered production, leading us to the end of the journey slow, meditative finish of title track “The Ground Might Disappear.”
On the EP, Arliston wrap us simultaneously in the tension of unpredictability and the warm comfort of their immersive soundscapes as the band’s expansive and diverse influences come together in a seamless blend of insightful song writing and soaring instrumentals, tapping into their carefully honed potential for experimental alt-pop.
