Backstory:
Reflecting Gaze was formed in the heart of London, England, in 2015. The band features childhood friends Mark Teller, the charismatic lead vocalist, Oliver Clarke on rhythm guitar and backing vocals, Charlotte “Charlie” Lynn on bass and the enigmatic, mysterious figure, Jasper “Jazz” Knight on drums. They found their common ground in music during their high school days, jamming in garages and basements, paying their dues at local gigs until they found their unique sound.
Their breakthrough came in 2017, after two years of hard work, constant gigging, and honing their craft when their demo was picked up by a local radio. The uniqueness of their sound caught the attention of a record label, and it wasn’t long before Reflecting Gaze was signed and recording their debut album. The band members describe their journey as a whirlwind, but they are grounded in their shared passion for music and dedication to their craft.
Genre:
Reflecting Gaze’s music can best be described as a fusion of Alternative Rock and Neo-psychedelia. They’re known for their hauntingly beautiful melodies and profound lyrics, heavily influenced by the likes of Radiohead, Tame Impala, and Arctic Monkeys.
Song Title:
“Through the Looking Glass”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[Am] Floating in the [G] haze, [F] lost in the [C] maze,
[Am] Chasing down [G] time, [F] caught in the [C] rhyme.
[Am] We’re all just [G] faces, [F] lost in [C] spaces,
[Am] Trying to [G] find, [F] what’s left [C] behind.
(Chorus)
[G] Through the looking [Am] glass, we [F] find our [C] past,
[G] Reflecting gaze, [Am] in a [F] silent [C] haze.
[G] Unraveling [Am] time, [F] in every [C] rhyme,
[G] Through the looking [Am] glass, the [F] truth at [C] last.
(Verse 1 repeats)
(Chorus repeats)
(Bridge)
[Em] Shadows of [D] yesteryear, [C] whispering in our [G] ear,
[Em] A mirror [D] of our soul, [C] the story yet [G] untold.
(Chorus repeats)
Fan’s Favorite:
The band’s favorite fan is a 25-year-old journalist named Sam Thompson. Sam has followed Reflecting Gaze since their first gig at a local pub and has been a loyal fan ever since. He claims, “Reflecting Gaze’s music hits me in a way no other band’s music has. Their lyrics speak directly to my soul; they’re not just a band to me, they’re a lifeline. They’ve been there through my darkest times and their music has guided me through. I feel a deep connection with each word they sing, each chord they play. I believe their music can change lives because it certainly changed mine.”