(Photo by: Ryan Jay)

With an arsenal of brief studio releases like Poor Planning and Missed Connection under their belt, Puddle Splasher provides a soothing atmospheric delivery that walks the line between an array of influences that range from indie-rock, alternative and 90’s emo. This week, the North Jersey-based trio unveils their new single, “No Leaves” to support their forthcoming full-length, Separate States —which will be available on July 8 on Animal Style Records.

Happily striding through an acoustic driven melody that is reminiscent to the introductory hook of a Dinosaur Jr. tune— “No Leaves” is a serene number that reminds us to always find comfort in the simplicities that life has the offer, even when you feel lost than ever.

Whether certain aspects of your life may change unexpectedly or people come and go with no hesitation, the tranquil lines, “Meet me under a church tree. The one with no leaves/Please don’t forget about me. I’m as tired as I’ll ever be,” serves as a calming ode to reflect back to a familiar time or place where life seems to makes sense.

Providing some insight on “No Leaves,” here’s what drummer, Dante Fotino had to say about the single:

The song ‘No Leaves’ was written in the summer as most of the songs on ‘Separate State’s were. The hook came to me as I drove past a church near my home late at night. The church has a tree in the back that never grows leaves, regardless of season. The song revolves around the uncertainty of the future and the need to find solace and comfort in something permanent.

Now that warmer days are starting to finally come our way, I always like to indulge in fuzzed-out indie rock music and bathe in summer heat around this time of year. After peering through the peaceful haze of “No Leaves,” it’s safe to say that Puddle Splasher is another blissful group to keep your eyes on for this upcoming summer.

Check out, “No Leaves” and be on the lookout for the band’s forthcoming release, Separate States this July. You can pre-order the record here and view the track-listings below:

Puddle Splasher – Separate States

1. Summer Sigh

2. Different Life

3. Decent Thoughts

4. No Leaves

5. I’m Hurting Me

6. Healing Problems

7. Dead In The Afternoon

8. Not A Word

9. Good News

10. Separate States