Deer Park Avenue drops new album

Munich-based duo Deer Park Avenue have been making a significant impact on the indie pop rock scene with their daring, genre-blending sound. Formed by Indian-American sisters Sarah and Steph Snyder, the act channels their shared passion for music into tracks that shine with anthemic sound, emotive lyricism and gritty guitar riffs.

The Snyder sisters’ bond extends far beyond music; raised in a pastor’s home, their love for performance was nurtured in church, where they first explored their shared musical vision. Their nomadic upbringing, paired with influences from classic rock, French pop and the colourful energy of Bollywood, has shaped their highly original artistic identity.

First sharing their original sound in 2016 via the debut single “California (Close My Eyes),” they’ve since delivered an impressive catalogue of releases via multiple singles, EPs and full-length records. Now, following an incredible year for the duo which saw them debuting at SXSW in Austin and Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg as well as playing sold out shows around Europe, they bring us their latest release with the brand new album titled Crucible.

Across the album’s sixteen tracks is a blend of bold experimentation and heartfelt nostalgia, drawing from the sisters’ diverse musical backgrounds. Their foundation in music theory is clear, as is their ability to cut across a myriad of genres while maintaining their unique musical imprint. Grunge, indie rock, synth pop, jazz and soul all collide on the album, yet every track feels cohesive, united by their accessible approach to songwriting.

Kicked off by “Cave,” a dark atmosphere descends with the patter of rhythms and fuzzy guitar texture as airy vocal lines drift above. Building up the energy with the strike of drums, the track bursts into a moody alternative pop rock outing full of memorable vocal hooks and charging guitar-driven energy.

Title track “Crucible” slows things down with an indie rock soundscape formed by softly snapping percussion, intricate guitar plucks and synth tones. Rising to a lofty chorus where catchy overlapping vocals shine above the synth rock style arrangement, it’s an epic showcase of their gripping sound. “Shut Me Out” jumps straight into a lively rock sound of uptempo energy and gritty muted guitar rhythms. Building the energy with bouncy vocal delivery, the song erupts into an explosive chorus of raucous rock energy, resulting in an enthralling listening experience that’s at once infectious and energising.

Other highlights on the record include “Moon River” where Deer Park Avenue’s tender songwriting shines on a delicate, stripped back acoustic sound. “Voices” puts their pop-focused sound on full display with a grooving jam of instantly memorable melodic writing and profound lyricism, wrapped in an alternative pop arrangement of layered guitar and synth elements cut with wah-drenched guitar leads, serving up another stellar moment on Deer Park Avenue’s exceptional new album.

Listen to Crucible below