On April 18, 2025, Undergone, a young and fiercely independent band from Katowice, Poland, unleashed their debut single, “Falling Apart.” Within just three days of its release, the track had already garnered nearly 2,000 streams and attracted the attention of around 20 music magazines and websites, including prominent outlets like Post Punk Online, Metal News Poland, Cage Riot, and Beach House. To top it off, it charted at #75 on GrooverCharts in under a week, a testament to the track’s rapidly expanding reach. This early success was especially impressive considering that Undergone operates without industry connections and a limited budget—an entirely DIY effort powered by passion, determination, and a sharp artistic vision.
The band’s unique approach to music is evident from the very first note of “Falling Apart,” a dynamic shoegaze-noise track that evokes a haunting journey through an ever-shifting emotional landscape. A thrilling fusion of noise rock, ambient textures, and alt-rock intensity, the song’s sound resonates with an experimental flair that’s sure to capture the attention of fans seeking something different in the alternative music scene.
Undergone’s lineup is made up of Wiktoria Borecka on vocals, Kamil Orszulik and Dawid Bestry on guitar, Mikołaj Żarski on drums, and Alicja Więcław on bass. Together, they create an intricate sonic blend that is both captivating and unpredictable, yet still immediately accessible. The band’s music is a beautiful collision of genres—shoegaze’s ethereal tones, the raw energy of noise rock, ambient swells, and even metal elements, all woven together in a seamless, magnetic experience.
“Falling Apart” captures this genre-defying spirit perfectly. From the moment it begins, the track feels like a journey—a slow drift through a dreamlike atmosphere, shrouded in reverberating echoes and distant textures. The production of the track creates a palpable sense of space, as if the listener is floating in a foggy, detached realm, where reality is fluid and ever-changing. This dreamscape quickly transforms, however, as raw energy begins to seep in, pushing the track into deeper, more intense territory. The shift from delicate shoegaze melancholy to noise-infused chaos is jarring, yet beautifully executed, mirroring the emotional disintegration that the song’s lyrics evoke.
One of the standout features of “Falling Apart” is its stunning use of dynamics. The track’s tension builds gradually, with layers of distortion and noise harmonizing in a symbiotic dance. The ethereal shoegaze sections lull the listener into a false sense of calm, only for the music to suddenly explode with searing guitar riffs and thunderous percussion. The contrast between these moments serves to amplify the emotional weight of the song, pulling the listener into a spiral of tension and release. It’s a sonic embodiment of the chaotic emotional landscape the band is describing.
Lyrically, “Falling Apart” delves deep into the experience of emotional collapse. The song is both introspective and expansive, exploring the fragility of the self in the face of mounting inner turmoil. The words echo the feeling of becoming untethered from reality, of being lost in a dream that slowly twists into a nightmare. Wiktoria Borecka’s vocals are haunting yet powerful, capturing the raw emotion of the song with a voice that soars and shatters in equal measure. The chorus, which hits at 2:07, is a particularly gripping moment, where Borecka’s vocals explode with an intensity that perfectly mirrors the song’s emotional crescendo.
At 2:52, the track features a blistering guitar solo that acts as a release for the built-up tension. The solo is drenched in noise, a fiery explosion of sound that contrasts with the track’s earlier, more restrained sections. It’s a cathartic moment that provides an outlet for the overwhelming emotions the song conveys. And just as the solo starts to fade, we’re pulled back into the dreamlike fog of the shoegaze-laden verse at 3:21, where haunting harmonies and reverb-drenched guitars once again envelop the listener.
What truly sets Undergone apart, however, is their ability to craft songs that are both sonically experimental and deeply emotional. “Falling Apart” is not just a track; it’s an experience. The song takes listeners on a journey from the softest, most fragile moments to intense bursts of noise, creating a sense of unpredictability that keeps you engaged from start to finish. And this complexity is only enhanced by the fact that Undergone handled every aspect of the track’s creation—from writing and production to promotion—on their own. This DIY ethos shines through in the track’s authenticity and raw energy.
The response to “Falling Apart” has been nothing short of remarkable. Not only has the track resonated with listeners, but it has also drawn attention from music industry professionals. Within just days of its release, the band’s debut concert, scheduled for May 16 at the Komin club in Sosnowiec, sold out. They’ve also attracted the interest of bookers, who are eager to help organize a UK tour and potentially book them as the opening act for an upcoming concert organized by the agency beyondmgmt. These early opportunities are a testament to the band’s potential and the strength of their debut single.
The success of “Falling Apart” marks the beginning of an exciting journey for Undergone, and with their unique sound and determined DIY spirit, it’s clear that this band is here to stay. As they continue to grow their fanbase and develop their music, there’s no telling where they’ll go next. But one thing is certain: the music world is paying attention. Undergone is a band to watch, and “Falling Apart” is just the beginning of what promises to be a thrilling ride.
