Behind The Tracks: CAUSTIC WAVES - BARRIERS (Single) (2022)

'BARRIERS' is the 5th single from CAUSTIC WAVES, the alternative rock/post-hardcore project from Scottish musician, Neil Thomas.

With an emotional vocal delivery and an anthemic chorus reminiscent of Biffy Clyro, it’s a 90s-tinged alternative rock song with a post-hardcore groove, influenced by the likes of Helmet and Incubus. The lyrics discuss a fractured relationship that needs healing – to break down the barriers and “reconnect the chains” between them. Musically, it's fairly typical of Caustic Waves - crunchy guitars with melodic vocals, backed by layers of harmonies.

The song is taken from the forthcoming 6-track debut album. Recording began in April 2020, and over an 18-month period, Neil produced, engineered, and mixed the songs at his home studio in Glasgow, Scotland. After mixing, it was given a final polish by Andrea Gobbi at Carrier Waves Mastering.

The single was released on 7th October and is now available for streaming on all major platforms, with a Lyric Video and Official Video both available on YouTube.