ZARA "Unmasking Music" embodies the tumult of internal and external chaos in a whirlpool of emotion

Seattle, WA— ZARA, the Seattle-based art rock/baroque-pop ensemble known for their sweeping cinematic arrangements and emotionally immersive soundscapes, are proud to announce their upcoming full-length album “Unmasking Music”.

Described by independent music reviewers as a band that “engulfs listeners in a whirlpool of emotion, enveloped by dark, epic, and energetic ambiances… embodying the tumult of internal and external chaos through evocative lyrics and captivating arrangements,” Zara pushes even deeper with this new release—into both sonic and emotional grandiosity.

“Unmasking Music” is a fearless exploration of the beautiful, terrifying, disorienting, messy, and overwhelming experience of moving through gender transition. It’s an album born from a place of radical honesty, one that navigates the shedding of old identities, the painful and ecstatic process of rebirth, and the staggering vulnerability and integrity that transformation demands. With soaring symphonic textures, raw lyrical intensity, and moments of both quiet introspection and symphonic crescendo, the album captures a deeply human metamorphosis.

“This is an album about unmasking—about shedding the layers we often perform for others in order to avoid being seen. It’s about becoming metamorphic, and shedding the parts of ourselves that lack integrity,” says Zara. “It’s about the experience of gender transition, yes—but more broadly, it’s about what it means to change, to be seen, and to reclaim one’s genuineness through unapologetically stepping into one’s potency, through the power of vulnerability and visibility.”

Blending elements of art rock, baroque-pop, grunge, and alternative genres, “Unmasking Music” is an album as layered as its subjects. From string-drenched ballads that ache with vulnerability to explosive anthems that radiate defiance and grace, Zara continues to evolve their unique sound into something utterly their own—and utterly unforgettable. This is an album that doesn’t shy away from the space that it occupies, and instead demands singular attention from its listeners.

“Unmasking Music” will be available on all major streaming platforms on September 12th, 2025, followed by their album release event on September 14th at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle, WA.

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ZARA

“Unmasking Music”

(Self-Released)

RIYL: alt-rock, power-pop, baroque-pop, post-rock

FFO: Muse, The Darkness, Electric Light Orchestra, QOTSA

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1. Haunted

2. Mirrors

3. Grace

4. Chaos

5. Unmasking

6. Zygomaticus

7. Free Fall

8. To the Shore

9. Frogs (Interlude)

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ZARA – “Chaos” (live at South Gate Roller Rink)

“…reflects… like an artful spinning prism… There is a lot going on in this post rock / art rock extravaganza… an air of sophistication within the progressive orchestrations but stacks of whimsy and shape shifting as well…” — American Robb / American Pancake

“…extends beyond the realm of music; it serves as a reflective medium for the listener’s personal experiences and emotions…” — Independent Music Reviews