Deep, Melancholic and Dream – Meet Last Leaf Down

Hailing from Switzerland, Last Leaf Down crafts a sound that feels like a distant echo—melancholic, immersive, and wrapped in a haze of reverb-drenched guitars. Formed by Benjamin Schenk (vocals/guitar), Sascha Jeger (guitar), Pablo Echagüe (guitar), Daniel Dorn (bass), and Tobias Herzog (drums), the band blends ethereal shoegaze textures with deep emotional weight. Originally rooted in doom metal, they evolved into a world of cinematic soundscapes, where every note seems to drift between reality and a fading memory. Their music doesn’t demand attention—it seeps in, slow and hypnotic, pulling you into its depths without you even realizing.

Their songs feel like landscapes—vast, moody, and rich with emotion. The sound isn’t just something to hear; it’s something to lose yourself in, like wandering through fog-covered hills at dusk, guided only by the distant shimmer of guitar tones dissolving into the night.

Reach the Sun – A Journey Through the Mist

Last Leaf Down’s Reach the Sun is a song that moves like a slow, inevitable tide. It builds in layers, wrapping itself around you, its dreamy guitars thick with reverb, creating a hypnotic sense of weightlessness. The vocals float just above the surface—soft, haunting, almost like a voice calling from somewhere far away. There’s no rush, no urgency, just a deep, immersive pull that makes you surrender to its atmosphere.

What Makes It Special?

• The Atmosphere: A vast, cinematic soundscape that feels like drifting through an endless, misty expanse.
• The Guitar Work: Layers of reverb-heavy, shimmering tones that slowly expand, building an ethereal tension.
• The Emotion: A delicate balance between sadness and quiet intensity, making it both heavy and uplifting.
• The Journey: A slow, hypnotic progression that feels more like an experience than just a song.

A Song That Wraps Around You

The Path doesn’t just play—it envelops you. The song almost feels like it is wrapping around you, weaving a delicate balance between deep melancholy and a growing, powerful energy. It lingers, not as a fleeting moment, but as a presence—something you don’t just listen to, but feel in every reverberating note.

For this Rising Tones Sessions, Last Leaf Down make the shortlist for our February 2025 Pedal Giveaway. Hopefully getting their hands on a Mosferatwo to tailor their sound even further.

Where to Listen & Support Last Leaf Down

Find out more on their Instagram or Spotify

Want to hear more bands like Last Leaf Down? Check out our Rising Tones Bands to Watch Playlists!

Rising Tones Sessions: Last Leaf Down – Final Words

At RhPf Electronics, we believe in amplifying real artists, not just with gear, but with exposure and support. Instead of using mainstream music, we feature your songs in our Instagram posts because you deserve to be heard.

Last Leaf Down, ethereal shoegaze wrapped in melancholic reverb, pulling you into a foggy dream.