Rosetta West shift gears with the moody and mesmerising 'Snake 25'

Fresh off the momentum of their celebrated full-length release earlier this year, Chicago’s Rosetta West return with a sonic curveball in the form of their latest single 'Snake 25'—a track that sees the band take a breath, turn inward, and uncover something slower-burning but no less potent.

Departing from the high-octane energy that often defines their sound, this new offering trades distortion for depth. It’s a brooding, atmospheric piece that leans into restraint, building a shadowy tension as it plays. The band’s signature edge is still present, but it’s been submerged in a more meditative palette.

'Snake 25' is less about immediacy and more about slow immersion. The instrumentation unfolds with intention, each element delicately placed to create a rich, layered mood. There’s a cinematic quality at play as echoes of post-rock and twilight Americana swirl together beneath a vocal performance that feels haunted and resolute.

Rosetta West prove here they’re not confined to one lane, and this track feels like a doorway into the deeper corners of their artistry.