Nothing
Nothing is an American shoegaze band formed in 2010 by vocalist-guitarist Domenic "Nicky" Palermo. The band has had a revolving lineup throughout its career, with Palermo being the longest-serving member following the departure of guitarist-vocalist Brandon Setta in 2019. Setta joined in late 2010 and shared songwriting duties with Palermo throughout his tenure.
Nothing self-released several EPs before signing to Relapse Records. They released their debut studio album, Guilty of Everything, in 2014. The follow-up album, Tired of Tomorrow, was released on in 2016. Nothing's third studio album, Dance on the Blacktop, was released in 2018, and their fourth studio album, The Great Dismal, was released in 2020 to positive reception and have announced their 5th LP The Slow Decay of Nothing will be released in February 2026 via Run for Cover Records.
RIYL: My Bloody Valentine, Hum, Cloakroom, Trauma Ray, Glare, Narrow Head, Swervedriver, Whirr, Greet Death
News updates for Nothing
Nothing share new single "toothless coal" off upcoming LP "A Short History of Decay" due February 27th
Ahead of the release of their new album and launch of their upcoming tour dates, Nothing kicks off 2026 with their new single "toothless coal," the latest offering from their forthcoming album A Short History of Decay, out Friday 27th February via Run For Cover Records/Civilians.
"toothless coal" complements their previously released singles "cannibal world" and "purple strings" by showcasing a grinding industrial side of the band that sits closer to genre stalwarts My Bloody Valentine vs. the Madchester-indebted baggy sound of "cannibal world" and the stripped-down, acoustic guitar-led track “purple strings,” where the band’s typical vocal filters are absent. Always exploring new ways to bend sound and pushing the limits of genre conventions, these three singles lay the foundation for the wide-ranging sound that defines Nothing's upcoming album. Due next month, the band’s fifth studio album stands as their most sonically expansive and emotionally direct work to date: a widescreen reckoning with time, truth, and the body’s slow unraveling.
Recharged by a newly solidified lineup featuring guitarist Doyle Martin (Cloakroom), bassist Bobb Bruno (Best Coast), drummer Zachary Jones (MSC, Manslaughter 777), and guitarist Cam Smith (Ladder To God, Cloakroom), A Short History of Decay captures frontman Domenic “Nicky” Palermo at his most unflinching, confronting aging, illness, and the weight of memory with startling clarity.
Philadelphia shoegazers Nothing share new single "Purple Strings" off upcoming album " A Short History of Decay" due February 2026
Following news of their new album, Nothing returns with a new song and video “purple strings”, which presents a different side of the band from the previously released "cannibal world". Their fifth studio album, A Short History of Decay will be out Friday 27th February via Run For Cover Records/Civilians.
While "cannibal world" was a pulverising statement of intent that fused the band’s signature industrial-gaze intensity with a loose fit breakbeat plucked from the heyday of Manchester, "purple strings" is a stripped-down, acoustic guitar-led track where the band’s typical vocal filters are absent. Taken as a pair, the two tracks lay the foundation for the wide-ranging sound that defines their forthcoming album, standing as their most sonically expansive and emotionally direct work to date: a widescreen reckoning with time, truth, and the body’s slow unraveling. The new LP will contain 9 brand new tracks which include the 2 singles released to date.
Check out both singles below along with the full official press release for the new LP.
Releases
A Short History of Decay
February 27, 2026Philadelphia shoegaze band Nothing is set to release their fifth studio album, "A Short History of Decay," featuring a newly solidified lineup and a more expansive sound. The album delves into themes of aging, illness, and memory with emotional clarity, showcased in the single "cannibal world." With a mix of industrial-gaze intensity and vulnerability, Nothing offers a colossal yet intimate sonic experience, drawing comparisons to influential bands like My Bloody Valentine and Hum, along with more current bands like Whirr, Cloakroom, Trauma Ray, Glare, Narrow Head and the like.
The Great Dismal
October 30, 2020NOTHING's new album, The Great Dismal, delves into existentialist themes amidst 2020's challenges, recorded during quarantine with producer Will Yip. Frontman Domenic Palermo weaves misanthropic tales with a refreshed take on the band's classic sound, featuring contributions from artists like Mary Lattimore and Alex G.