CIGARETTES AFTER SEX

Cigarettes After Sex is an ambient pop band hailing from El Paso, Texas, known for their dreamy, ethereal sound that blends soft vocals with lush, atmospheric instrumentation. The band was formed in 2008 by frontman Greg Gonzalez, who started the project as a solo endeavor before it gradually evolved into a full band. The lineup currently includes Greg Gonzalez on vocals and guitar, Randall Miller on bass, Jacob Tomsky on drums, and Josh Marcus on keyboards. Their debut full-length album, Cigarettes After Sex, released in 2017, received widespread critical acclaim and established them as a unique voice in the indie music scene. Their sound is often described as a blend of ambient pop and shoegaze, with lyrics that explore themes of love, nostalgia, and melancholy. For more information, you can visit their official website.

The band gained significant attention through their self-released EP, I, which featured the breakout single “Nothing’s Gonna Hurt You Baby.” This track, along with their other early works, quickly went viral, amassing millions of streams and earning them a dedicated following. Their sophomore album, Cry, released in 2019, further cemented their reputation for creating music that feels both intimate and cinematic. Recorded during nighttime sessions in a mansion on the Spanish island of Mallorca, Cry is a collection of songs that reflect the band’s characteristic sound—haunting, yet comforting; delicate, yet profound. The album’s production highlights their minimalist approach, focusing on creating a mood that envelops the listener.

Cigarettes After Sex is currently on tour, sharing their signature sound with audiences across North America and Europe. They are set to perform at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC, on September 11, 2024, as part of this tour. Their latest release, the single “You’re All I Want,” continues their tradition of crafting deeply emotive music that resonates with fans on a personal level. This upcoming concert in Raleigh will be an opportunity for fans to experience tracks from both their recent releases and earlier works in a live setting, promising an intimate and immersive concert experience that captures the essence of Cigarettes After Sex.