Postcards - Ripe

Postcards is a shoegaze/grunge trio from Beirut, Lebanon, composed of lyricist, singer, and guitarist Julia Sabra, drummer Pascal Semerdjian, and guitarist/bassist Marwan Tohme. Formed in 2012, the band has grown into Lebanon’s longest-lasting alternative musical group, carving out a distinct place in the global indie music scene. With a catalog spanning dream pop, shoegaze, post-punk, and noise, Postcards has consistently redefined their sound over four critically acclaimed albums. Now, they return with their most powerful and defiant work to date: Ripe.

About Ripe

As the world around them crumbles, Postcards transmute their rage into something transcendental. Their fifth album, Ripe (out March 21st, 2025, via Ruptured Records and Berlin-based T3 Records), is both a natural evolution and a bold departure. The record channels themes of anger, grief, and resilience, capturing the trio at their most ferocious, vulnerable, and assured.

Recorded live in a family home in the Lebanese mountains, Ripe brings the energy of their live shows into the studio. Produced by longtime collaborator Fadi Tabbal, the album finds a delicate balance between raw intensity and lush soundscapes, creating a visceral and expansive listening experience. Lead single "Dust Bunnies" recalls PJ Harvey’s darker moments, while tracks like "Ruins" and "Poison" reveal hypnotic grooves that explore the fragile spaces between hope and despair.

Band Bio

Over the past decade, Postcards has navigated periods of social strife and political violence in Lebanon, creating music that reflects the post-war generation’s experience of alienation, melancholy, and resistance. Working closely with producer Fadi Tabbal, the band has developed a textured and emotionally resonant sound rooted in Beirut’s vibrant music scene. Outside of Postcards, its members are active in other creative projects, including post-folk outfit Sanam and ambient/industrial duo Snakeskin.

This album was funded in part by Institut Français Liban, as part of its MASAR initiative.