Fail The Abstract

Fail The Abstract formed in Los Angeles with four members, including Alex O'Leary on vocals and guitar and David Leal on guitar and synthesizer. Their music draws from shoegaze, post-hardcore, and ambient textures, though they've never fit neatly into one category.

Their debut album was called 'The Illusive Nature of Beauty,' followed by releases like 'Fading Into Oblivion' and 'Reverie.' Songs such as 'Beauty in Reverie' and 'The River' show their mix of ethereal melodies and distorted guitars, with later work adding electronic touches.

Some listeners found their sound challenging or obscure, but they kept working on it without much concern for mainstream expectations. They're still based in Los Angeles, making music that shifts between atmospheric and abrasive.