Manchester’s rock duo Shape of Water, have gained critical acclaim from BBC Introducing for their new electronic single, ‘Naked’ which along with its daring artwork, shows a spirit that is both bold and unrestrained. It is a track that allows itself to be vulnerable to new experiences, embracing vulnerability whilst being driven by lustful guitar melodies intertwined with a haunting, repetitive chorus. The song portrays a teenage-like inexperience and excitement, with barely a moment’s pause before launching into an atmospheric build-up.

Their relocation to Manchester in 2015 marked the beginning of a transformative era for Rox Capriotti and Luca De Falco, having previously been in a band called Lotus, In 2018, they formed Shape of Water. They have since built a discography on the grounds of politics and emotion which can be translated across genres. Meeting and moving together puts the added uniqueness of long-term understanding of one another into their music, which is evident in their harmonies.

Their debut album, ‘Great Illusions’ (2020), was a significant milestone, which was produced and mixed by Paul Reeve (Muse, Beta Band, Supergrass) and featured contributions from Sky Van Hoff (Rammstein, Kreator, Caliban), the album received attention from prestigious outlets like Rolling Stone. In 2022, this was followed up by their sophomore album, ‘Amor Fati’, via Eclipse Records. Since then Shape of Water’s output has consisted of a series of well-received covers, heightening anticipation for a new original single.

‘Naked’, satisfies the anticipation for a new original with a track that explores themes of desire and intimacy adding to their ever-evolving catalogue whilst they continue to break new ground.

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Review by Molly Noble