A fresh chapter for Winter
The New York‑based shoegaze visionary known simply as Winter has revealed details of her upcoming EP, ‘Romantix Mixtape’, slated for release on September 18 through the boutique imprint Winspear.
The project is billed as a companion to her 2023 full‑length ‘Adult Romantix’, revisiting earlier compositions while introducing fresh material that expands her dreamy sonic palette.
Collaborative chemistry
Among the new tracks, a standout collaboration with indie‑rock staple Soccer Mommy appears on the song ‘Without You’. Winter described the original version as an exploration of longing, and the re‑imagined duet promises a melding of their respective melodic sensibilities.
Additional features come from the lo‑fi act Peel Dream Magazine and the synth‑pop artist Eyedress, each adding distinct textures that enrich the EP’s experimental edge.
Release and reception
Fans can expect the EP to arrive on the announced date, with pre‑orders already open on the label’s site. Early reactions to the ‘Adult Romantix’ era highlighted the underrated brilliance of Soccer Mommy’s 2024 record ‘Evergreen’, a context that adds intrigue to the forthcoming collaboration.
With a growing roster of cross‑genre partnerships, Winter’s ‘Romantix Mixtape’ positions her at the intersection of shoegaze, dream pop, and indie experimentation, promising a release that could resonate strongly within the US music scene and beyond.