“INTERTWINED B/W INTERTWINED (ACOUSTIC)” by Delta Of Venus

With Intertwined b/w Intertwined (Acoustic) , Delta of Venus marks a striking return to form — and feeling. After years of dormancy following their emergence in the early 1990s, the band reemerges with a double release that bridges past and present, noise and nuance, electricity and intimacy. This new offering is not just a revival, but a reaffirmation of their place within the shoegaze landscape, now redefined with experience and restraint. The primary version of Intertwined embraces the hallmarks of the genre — waves of reverb-drenched guitars, submerged vocals, and a swirling ambiance that feels both cinematic and deeply internal. Yet within this dense sonic fog lies clarity of intention. The lyrics reflect on the entanglements of modern existence, urging a quiet empathy amid disconnection. Rather than shouting above the chaos, Delta of Venus leans into the quiet ache that lingers underneath it.

The Intertwined-acoustic interpretation, recorded almost as an afterthought during a rehearsal, offers a surprising counterpoint. Here, the song sheds its stormy armor and steps out exposed. The stripped-down arrangement, led by Ellery Twining’s delicate acoustic touch, highlights the craftsmanship and emotional resonance at the heart of the song. Mat Tarbox’s restrained vocal delivery allows the sentiment to breathe, emphasizing reflection over performance. It’s a rare feat: the same composition, seen through two lenses, revealing two complementary truths. Together, the two versions of Intertwined form a dialogue. One pulses with sonic density, the other with emotional transparency. The duality invites listeners not only to hear but to inhabit the song — to feel how sound alone can shape meaning, and how silence can sometimes say even more.

This release also marks a renewal of creative camaraderie between the band’s members. Their collaboration here is mature, patient, and unforced — the product of musicians who have grown not only as artists but as people. In fusing nostalgia with new insight, Delta of Venus reminds us that reinvention need not abandon roots. It can deepen them. With Intertwined b/w Intertwined (Acoustic), Delta of Venus delivers more than a single. It’s a quiet manifesto — a layered meditation on connection, change, and the enduring power of subtlety in sound.