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ACITYASLEEP presents: I Would Write The Ending, But You Would Rewrite It Anyway

Dream-pop melancholy meets sardonic introspection on the first single from the upcoming EP.

With “I Would Write The Ending, But You Would Rewrite It Anyway,” ACITYASLEEP marks a return to the textured and brooding sound last heard on We Move In The Night. This new single, released ahead of the September EP The Ghost That Wears You, leans more heavily into dream-pop, moving away from the glam-club tones of their more recent FLUFF EP. The shift feels deliberate and thematically focused, grounding its emotional weight in a palette of clean guitars, arpeggiated patterns, and tightly coiled rhythms.

The track carries the minimal tension of early-2000s indie bands like Minus the Bear, trading technical flamboyance for space and restraint. Each guitar line feels very intensional, making room for vocals that feel both exposed and sharp, turning vulnerability into a key component of the mix. There is a subtle irony in the delivery, echoing the way In Rainbows-era Radiohead explored intimacy not with grandeur but with melodic restraint.

Lyrically, the song dwells in the aftermath of relationships, balancing quiet devastation with moments of clarity. The tone is neither grand nor broken, swiftly moving with the weight of someone sifting through emotional wreckage, asking whether change is possible or even worth pursuing. The lines question identity, memory, and worth, painting a picture that is more accusatory than redemptive, perhaps looking to ask more questions as opposed to getting to a specific end point.

This single sets the tone for an EP that promises to be more reflective than declarative. If FLUFF was about growth through chaos, The Ghost That Wears You feels like a conversation with the ruins. There is less urgency, but more precision. Less catharsis, but more honesty. With this release, ACITYASLEEP continues to redefine its own emotional language, proving once again that simplicity, when done with intent, can carry remarkable weight.

The release is also available on Bandcamp.