Nothing - a short history of decay (2026) [Hi-Res]

The fifth album by the Philadelphia-based band Nothing, titled A Short History of Decay, marks a milestone of radical honesty and sonic grandeur. Frontman Nicky Palermo reflects on the band's decade-long journey, defined by self-destruction, physical decline, and his personal battle with essential tremor. Unlike previous releases, this record deliberately leaves the vocals exposed without masking reverb, confronting themes of childhood trauma and the fear of aging.

Musically, the album pushes the boundaries of shoegaze, blending industrial elements and crushing fuzz with orchestral arrangements featuring harp and brass. Recorded at Sonic Ranch in Texas, the project is the result of a collaboration with Nicholas Bassett and a revitalized band lineup. Palermo regards this release as the definitive conclusion to the narrative arc that began in 2014, merging existential introspection with the band's signature wall-of-sound aesthetic.

Tracklist:
1. Nothing - never come never morning
2. Nothing - cannibal world
3. Nothing - a short history of decay
4. Nothing - the rain don't care
5. Nothing - purple strings
6. Nothing - toothless coal
7. Nothing - ballet of the traitor
8. Nothing - nerve scales
9. Nothing - essential tremors