LUCIGENIC exceed all expecations on huge debut album, "Silence Counts for Nothing"
Manchester’s LUCIGENIC arrive with purpose and poise on their debut album, Silence Counts for Nothing, a record that feels both timeless and urgently contemporary. Out October 10th, 2025, this collection is a stunning, cinematic reflection on the loss of human connection in an era where conversation has been replaced by screens, and silence feels less like peace and more like apathy. Equal parts dream-pop reverie and post-punk rebellion, it’s an album that wrestles with disconnection but never loses sight of hope.
From the first moments, the band’s chemistry radiates with hypnotic allure. Fronted by the magnetic Lucy Davies Wyatt and Gary Wyatt, LUCIGENIC’s sound is one of dualities; delicate yet defiant, melodic yet raw. Their music evokes a modern-day Velvet Underground filtered through a haze of Mazzy Star melancholy and Brian Jonestown Massacre-style psychedelia. Every track feels drenched in atmosphere, swirling between ethereal vocals and brooding guitars that refuse to sit still.
The production, helmed by a dream team of collaborators including Mark Refoy, Dave Barbarossa, Mike Bennett, and David Tolan, glows with meticulous care. Tomos Williams’ mix allows every texture to breathe, from the echoing basslines that rumble beneath the surface to the shimmering guitars that seem to float above it all. There’s a vintage warmth here, but it’s cut with a distinctly modern edge, creating something both familiar and thrillingly new. We highly encourage you to listen with a nice pair of headphones to really get the full experience!
Conceptually, Silence Counts for Nothing captures a universal anxiety. It’s not a dystopian warning but a mirror held up to our collective fatigue. It’s the way we scroll instead of speak, react instead of feel. Yet, rather than sinking into cynicism, LUCIGENIC transforms that sense of alienation into art. The result is hauntingly beautiful, a reminder that even in a disconnected world, emotion still finds a way to resonate.
Lucy Davies Wyatt’s voice is undoubtedly the soul of the record, soft but commanding, wistful yet full of fight. She sings like she’s channeling the ghosts of underground clubs and late-night radio waves, her tone carrying that grit of Patti Smith, but still entirely her own. The interplay with Gary Wyatt’s instrumentation creates a hypnotic push-and-pull that anchors the album in emotional honesty.
Silence Counts for Nothing is more than just a debut; it’s a statement. LUCIGENIC have crafted a record that we’re categorizing as a must listen. Get ready to rock but also to be moved. You can listen in and follow along by clicking those links below.
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