Tropigloom Paints Pain in Dreamy Colors With “Disappear”

Shoegaze has always lived in that hazy space between beauty and sorrow, and Canadian musician Andrew Roy, under his project Tropigloom, leans into that space with striking honesty. His latest single, “Disappear”, is as haunting as it is hypnotic, a track that drifts like a fever dream while cutting straight to the bone.

Mark your calendars: “Disappear” officially arrives on October 2nd, giving listeners their first chance to fully immerse themselves in its swirling melancholy before the full EP drops.

At first listen, the song feels like a warm fog rolling in, airy vocals melt into jangling, reverb-soaked guitars, and the percussion hits like distant thunder. But beneath the dreamy layers lies something darker. “Disappear” is Roy’s raw reflection on masking pain with substances, only to be confronted by the sobering weight of regret. It’s a track that doesn’t flinch from the spiral, and in doing so, it becomes eerily relatable.

As Roy himself explains: “We all have situations in our life that can really overwhelm us and it’s sometimes easier to handle them when you know that there’s someone else that is also going through it or that has been through it. That you aren’t alone. Human resilience can be very powerful and you’re often stronger than you think.”

That sentiment runs deep through “Disappear”. The song feels both deeply personal and universally familiar, like a late-night conversation with a friend who admits their own broken edges. It’s no surprise that fans of The Cure, Slowdive, Interpol, and My Bloody Valentine will feel right at home here.

The single is the second release from Tropigloom’s upcoming 4-track EP, Everything Now But In Reverse, set to arrive on November 9th, 2025. The EP unpacks the aftermath of a near-death experience, weaving dream pop, post-punk, and shoegaze into a collection that’s equal parts cathartic and crushing.

What makes “Disappear” stand out isn’t just its lush production, but its rawness. The record breathes, it stumbles, aches, and sighs. It feels human. By the time the last notes fade, you’re left with a lingering mark, the kind that only music drenched in vulnerability can leave behind.

Tropigloom may be relatively new to the indie/shoegaze spotlight, but Andrew Roy is no stranger to the stage. Having toured with artists like Hannah Georgas and contributed to projects including Etiquette and Off The International Radar, he brings the depth of a seasoned musician to a deeply personal project. “Disappear” isn’t just a song, it’s a reminder that even in our darkest spirals, we’re rarely as alone as we think.