New Music Review - ‘The//Glow’, the album by Mild Orange

The//Glow, the newest album from London-based, New Zealand band, Mild Orange, was released on the 8th of August 2025. Cover artwork: Josh Mehrtens. Source: Mild Orange’s Facebook

Mild Orange have never fit snuggly into one singular box for their music, but they have always challenged themselves to delve into greater depths and share their strengths in storytelling with each delivery they have openly given.

Having just come out with their fourth album, The//Glow, Mild Orange are showcasing that they are constantly within that headspace of ultimate creation, whilst incorporating their London-based lives heavily into this new era.

While their previous 2022 album, Looking for Space, was a remarkable release, The//Glow steps it up further, and competes with top spot for my personal favourite of their albums.

While writing this review, there was a sense of calmness flowing throughout my body, a feeling that Mild Orange flawlessly provide every single time… A feeling that can’t be touched, however, it can still be embraced in all of the ways.

THE//GLOW is an embodiment of eloquently patient work that unquestionably holds a lot of meaning for the band, and it is a field of tales that will figuratively lift you off the ground.

Moonglade is the first track to charm your ears from The//Glow, and the scene is set super softly, and for lack of a better word, it is quite the glower of an opener. It is graceful, almost polite, in a way. It’s as though you’re surrounded by your favourite people, sitting around a bonfire at the beach, enjoying a drink and watching the waves rolling in and out. The stillness of this song is grand.

Mood is absolutely a Mood and you can read my full review of that one here.

Rubicon is an ultimate, fresh, Spring-feeling moment on the album, it sweeps you away with such perfection, you won’t know what has come over you. The guitar work on this one is truly phenomenal, so much so that if you don’t play an instrument, you’re going to be inclined to start learning something after hearing this one.

Silver Star is where the genre veers in an ever so-slight country direction, something that may come as a nice surprise for long-term Mild Orange fans. It will take you to the ranch and make you say, “Gidey up!” So, put on your cowboy boots, and a hat, and let’s go.

Right or Wrong feels natural, like it was made to fit right in on The//Glow. It is a relatively underrated song that should be played non-stop. A little bit old-timey, in a way, yet it still holds a place in terms of magical creation.

Searching For takes on an indie-rock element that has an epic emphasis on the drums, creating this insane atmosphere, where the vibes are high and only keep getting higher. This one is for the dreamers, the creators, and the ones who just love to be present. It takes me back to hearing Mild Orange perform this on a narrowboat in London last summer. The memories for this one are locked in, and I bet anyone who listens to this will be able to create their own wonderful memories to it, too.

Welcome Back (To The//Glow) showcases every element of instrument that is being played, every lyric sung, and shares such a breadth of warmth that will make you feel alive. It’s a perfect top-tier middle of the album tune that you can sink into with ease.

My Light has surprising electronic moments to it, opening with such unique soundwaves that almost bring you back to your school days where you would go to a disco and dance the night away without a worry in the world. It’s ultimately really funky and a fun stop on The//Glow tour.

Out in the Distance arrives fully adorned in power, offering a sense of being grounded, but at the same time, still being aware of where you are, but enjoying it. A moment off from your overthinking mind, letting the day be erased away. It’s like watching a sunset from the top of a hill. That feeling of adrenaline and hope being bought back to you.

There’s No Rush is yet another serene piece of art. A gentle reminder to breathe. A reminder that quite literally There’s No Rush. This one really speaks for itself, therefore, doesn’t require much of an explanation.

Drive Character is going to be one that goes off at Mild Orange’s live shows. They’ve saved one of the best for last with this album. It’s full of immense energy, and you can taste the vibrancy coming from all angles.

Overall, The//Glow has a song for each and every individual, and it challenges the ‘norms’, so to speak, of sticking to one genre. For me, this album feels like looking at Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ painting - the happiness it brings is insurmountable and has endless intriguing points looped into it.

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