
25/07/2025
«Melancholy Cloud» came about during a transitional period, during which I let go of many formerly close people», says Max, alias Boxwell.
«This is hard, because we become whom we surround ourselves with. A melancholy cloud tends to obscure this, while still adding depth to important memories.»
Listen to Melancholy Cloud now. Link in bio.
Melancholy Cloud by Boxwell is an optimistic embrace of nostalgia, while meditating on the distorted picture it paints. The song reflects on those who helped shape you but must now be let go. This motive is set to electronic chamber pop: The melancholy distortion is mirrored in compressed guitars and crushed drum sequences, forming a song which grows into a deeply soothing and optimistic experience.
It warmly embraces the right, but uncomfortable decision.
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