Pastel Ghost – Ethereality

Review

Pastel Ghost's "Ethereality" lands like a neon-soaked fever dream, sweeping listeners up on crystalline waves of synths and dreamwave vibes. Vivian Moon—Pastel Ghost’s one-woman army—threads gleaming melodies and dreamy electronics through every second of this album, especially on standout tracks like "POSSESSION," "EMOTION," "3NDL3SS," and the enchanting title number "ETHEREALITY." Each song clocks in at that sweet spot around three and a half to four minutes, making for an experience that’s gorgeously lush without overstaying its welcome. If you're craving the shimmering intersection of indie electronica and that never-quite-awake feeling, you’re in for a treat.

"Ethereality" marks a bittersweet milestone as Pastel Ghost’s second and reportedly final full-length statement before the project's announced hiatus—talk about going out on a high. Moon’s heady brew of catchy hooks and emotional firepower positioned her as a must-watch name in the indie electronic universe, and her energy at events like SXSW only cemented post-hype. Diehards and newcomers alike can snag this album digitally, on CD, or go totally collector-core with the limited-edition clear vinyl—each format delivering a velvet-gloved punch of immersive, introspective synth-pop. There's no denying it: "Ethereality" takes dreamy electronic vibes and cranks them up to cult status. - Zadie