Polaroid Fade bring the vibes on debut ‘Chaos Into Poetry’

Hailing from Vineland in New Jersey, Polaroid Fade rises as a burst of youthful energy and timeless indie rock sound. The band, fronted by 18-year-old singer Nicoletta Giuliani, brings a nostalgic aesthetic inspired by the likes of The Smiths, The Sundays and The Ocean Blue. With their shimmering guitar tones and heartfelt lyricism, Polaroid Fade captures the spirit of 90s indie rock while injecting it with a new and exciting perspective.

The story of Polaroid Fade began in the quiet isolation of the pandemic lockdowns, a time that offered Nicoletta the opportunity to explore her musical vision. At 14, armed with an acoustic guitar and a passion for the alternative soundscapes of decades past, she began her journey. Inspired by new wave classics, she immersed herself in the worlds of Radiohead and The Smiths, using music as a guide through uncertain times.

The band’s sound developed with the addition of guitarist Tyler Bronn and together they began crafting a series of melodic and emotionally impactful tracks. Since their debut in 2022, Polaroid Fade has been releasing singles and building a passionate following in the New Jersey music scene. Their unique blend of jangle pop and dreamlike vibes appeals to a broad range of listeners, drawing in those longing for the golden age of alternative rock as well as a new generation hungry for heartfelt music.

Now, Polaroid Fade takes a thrilling step forward with their debut album, Chaos Into Poetry. The record serves as both a distillation of their early work and a declaration of their progressing artistic identity. Recorded in Nicoletta’s home studio and produced entirely by the band, Chaos Into Poetry features the best of their early singles alongside new tracks that showcase their growth as artists.

From the bright strike of guitar and rolling drums of opening track “Cardigan,” the record shines with memorable melodic writing and lively instrumentation. “Bliss” deliver an uptempo indie sound where acoustic guitar strums and pattering percussion underpin Nicoletta’s alluring vocal performance while “Any Other Way” presents a hazy sweep of twanging guitar notes, shuffling rhythms and dreamy vocals carrying catchy hooks and poignant lyricism.

Other highlights on the album include the likes of “Scared” where breezy vocals float above delicate guitar plucks and tapped cymbals before bursting into a bouncy indie rock jam that’s energising and infectious in equal measure. Closing the release with “In My World,” the punch of drums and woozy tones of guitar are met with Nicoletta’s smooth vocal lines to craft an atmospheric finale to the band’s sensational debut record.

Listen to Chaos Into Poetry below