Old Bleached Hair finds Cigarettes @ Sunset continuing to carve out their own lane, one where dusty Americana roots crash into a gritty, unvarnished rock-and-roll spirit. There’s a lived-in feel to the track, like denim that’s been worn thin in all the right places. The songwriting is sharp and thoughtful, balancing poetic reflection with a sense of real-world weight, giving the song an emotional punch that lingers long after it ends.
The band’s chemistry is on full display here. The rhythm section holds everything down with a steady pulse that feels both grounded and restless. Over that foundation, the fiddle weaves in and out of the melody, not as ornament but as a voice of its own. And the vocals? Raw, heartfelt, and commanding without ever forcing it. The whole band feels locked in, pulling in the same direction with effortless grit.
In a musical landscape where so many acts blend genres but few do it with purpose, Cigarettes @ Sunset stand out as something truly distinct. They’re part of this new class of alternative artists who are nearly impossible to label, because their sound isn’t pulled from a trend—it’s pulled from lived experience and instinct. Old Bleached Hair is another strong step forward, and it only builds anticipation for what’s coming next.