With a reference to Steve Miller Band snuck into the sprawl of its seven minutes, the new single from now-Berlin-based five-piece The Dharma Chain isn’t without surprises in its heavygazing psychedelic course. As I understand it, “See Through” is a standalone single to prepare the ground for the band’s upcoming second LP, due in the Spring. The track is out today (Sept. 26), so if you prefer some other digital outlet to just checking out the video below, you have options.

That said, the video’s a good way to go, as it gets vibey in the vein of the artwork and highlights the lyrics accompanying the hypnotic rollout. There are live shows booked through November, and almost certainly more will follow as they get closer to the release. I don’t know whether “See Through” will be on that full-length to come, but it’s here now, and to be perfectly honest with you, I’m not sure I’m even cool enough to write about this band, so this is me taking what I can get.

Spinda Records has the release and sent the following down the PR wire:

Following the success of their debut album ‘Nowhere’ and ahead of their sophomore LP due in spring 2026, Berlin-based Australian band The Dharma Chain returns with a new standalone single titled “See through”, out September 26 via Spanish indie label Spinda Records. The track opens a new chapter for the band while remaining true to their sound: a hypnotic and emotional blend of neo-psychedelia, shoegaze and post-punk.

The Dharma Chain announces the release of “See through”, available on all digital platforms from September 26, 2025. This marks their first release with Spinda Records — home to acclaimed underground international acts such as Adiós Cometa (CR), Buenos Vampiros (AR), Fin del Mundo (AR), Moundrag (FR), Moura (ES), Las Nubes (US) and Travo (PT) — and serves as a standalone single, bridging the gap between their debut ‘Nowhere’ (2022) and their highly anticipated second full-length, scheduled for spring 2026.

Accompanied by an official lyric video, “See through” showcases a refined version of their sound that will appeal to fans of The Black Angels, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, DAIISTAR, Slowdive and Ride.

Between faith and disillusion: a dreamlike journey

Sonically, “See through” evokes a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere—like waking up in a sweat from a surreal dream. The lyrics express a tension between the desire for meaning and the absence of it in an apparently godless world. The song’s narrator seeks an external source of truth, only to find that such clarity remains out of reach. This unresolved longing culminates in the recurring question: “Is it just a dream?”

In the song’s second half, the tension gives way to a moment of release—an acceptance of uncertainty, perhaps even a surrender to the unknown. The closing refrain, “keep on rockin’ me baby”, feels like a mantra of trust or resignation, echoing the comfort of being gently rocked to sleep by forces beyond our control.

To celebrate the release of the new single, the band will embark on a short tour across the UK and the Netherlands, with more continental European dates to follow soon.

Over the past few years, The Dharma Chain has played renowned festivals such as Fusion, Synästhesie, Sharpe, Duna Jam and Yonder, gaining a growing audience through their raw, immersive performances and emotionally intense sound.

See through UK Tour 2025
29.10 | Amsterdam (NL) @ Nachbar
30.10 | London (UK) @ Strongroom
31.10 | Bristol (UK) @ The Lanes
01.11 | Northampton (UK) @ The Black Prince
02.11 | Lancaster (UK) @ Kanteena
03.11 | Southampton (UK) @ Heartbreakers
04.11 | Birmingham (UK) @ The Victoria
06.11 | Reading (UK) @ Purple Turtle
07.11 | Manchester (UK) @ Big Hands

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The Dharma Chain, “See Through” official video