Spotlights announce 10th anniversary edition of debut album »Tidals«; out now digitally with vinyl coming October 30th via Ipecac Recordings!

New York doomgaze/post-metal band Spotlights has reissued their debut album »Tidals« as remixed and remastered 10th anniversary edition, out today digitally with vinyl coming on October 30th, 2026 via Ipecac Recordings.

Listen to »Tidals« (10th anniversary edition) on all streaming services!

Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Walls
03. The Grower
04. Hover
05. To The End
06. Joseph

Courtesy of Speakeasy PR:

Ten years on, Spotlights return with the album that started it all – »Tidals« is now reissued as a 10th anniversary edition. Out digitally now and on vinyl on October 30th, 2026. Vinyl comes in two variants – Deep Space Splatter and Pale Blue Dot (webstore/band exclusive), both limited to 500 copies each.

Vinyl available on October 30th via Ipecac Recordings. Pre-orders available now HERE.

Spotlights occupy the space between a push-and-pull of jarring metallic catharsis and sweeping distortion. Even as either side vies for supremacy, neither extreme ever completely tightens its grip, allowing waves of melodic vocals and expressive sonic sorcery to breathe in the middle. This standard was first developed on »Tidals«.

Aaron Harris (Isis, Palms), who first brought the band to Ipecac, says, “When I first heard »Tidals« I couldn’t wait to share it with everyone I knew. And so I did. And I have yet to find anyone who isn’t blown away by it immediately.”

Spotlights, circa 2016

On revisiting the material, Mario comments, “It was an interesting experience opening the old sessions for »Tidals«. Initially, I was going to just remaster it, but digging through the tracks got me excited and I couldn’t help myself. It was fun starting from scratch and approaching the mix in a new way, while still retaining the same vibe as the original. I’m really excited about the updated artwork as well. Our friend Josh Flowers did an amazing job of retaining the old look while making way better. Can’t wait for people to hear it!”

The band will play a special show celebrating the album’s anniversary at Saint Vitus Bar on November 7th with Torche.

Spotlights is Mario Quintero (guitar, vocals, keys), Sarah Quintero (bass, vocals), and Chris Enriquez (drums). The band has released four albums: »Alchemy For The Dead« (2023), »Love & Decay« (2019), »Seismic« (2018), and »Tidals« (2016). Widely praised for their mastery of heaviness and nuance. Brooklyn Vegan said Spotlights “balances the pretty with metallic sludge,” Revolver basked in their “fuzz-soaked doominess,” Kerrang! declared their music as “heavy and romantic,” and Blabbermouth succinctly shared: “Spotlights is a perfect example of beautiful, melodic heavy music that isn’t afraid to break the mold.”

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well