Behind The Tracks: Caustic Waves - Quicksand (Single) (2025)

QUICKSAND is the brand new single from CAUSTIC WAVES - melodic alt-rock/post-hardcore, with a pinch of late-90s nostalgia. CAUSTIC WAVES is the musical outlet for Glasgow-based one-man band, Neil Thomas.

 

With a nostalgic sound and title that both nod to 90s post-hardcore, QUICKSAND is the lead single from the upcoming Caustic Waves album, ECHOES. Melodic vocals sit atop a Helmet-esque groove of distorted guitar and rhythmic bass, backed by layers of harmonies. It's a continuation of the familiar alt-rock / post-hardcore sound established on the debut EP, FULL CIRCLE.

 

The lyrics evoke feelings of being stuck in a rut - begging to be saved from that familiar sinking sensation.

The track was produced and mixed by Neil at his home studio in Glasgow, Scotland. After mixing, it was given an extra layer of mastering beef by acclaimed producer Lewis Johns (earthtone9, Employed To Serve, Blanket, Oversize)

 

The single was released on 6th June 2025 and is now available for streaming on all major platforms, with a Lyric Video available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/whvUfQZ069s