All posts tagged: dark pop

PILLARS Interview

PILLARS' music represents an introspective reflection of the self - past, present and future. Inspired by the Christian pillarists' mission of self-discovery, the Lancaster-raised, now London-based singer has also taken flight on a personal journey of exploration.

Zola Jesus Unveils Her Third Single ‘Siphon’, Taken from ‘Okovi’

Nika Roza Danilova aka Zola Jesus will release her new album 'Okovi' on September 8th on the Sacred Bones label. Having previously shared the songs 'Exhumed' and 'Soak', the now unveils the third single from the upcoming record titled 'Siphon'. Produced by Zola Jesus herself, WIFE and Alex DeGroot, the track is an epic and powerful punch of dark pop, something that Danilova has reigned supreme at spanning the past number of years.

Zola Jesus ‘Exhumed’ Video

Zola Jesus has unveiled the extremely haunting visuals for her single 'Exhumed'. Directed and shot by Jacqueline Castel, the stark black and white video features Zola Jesus in an almost ghostly form in the woods whilst emerging from the ground, seemingly to represent a burial of sorts. Intense flashes and quick cuts add to the eerie feel of the video with the goth style of the music itself coincide extremely well. The song is taken from Jesus' forthcoming album 'Stridulum', out September 8th.

Stream I.AM.WILLOW’s ‘Hearts In The Night’

I.AM.WILLOW hits us with another ethereal offering in the form of her new single 'Hearts In The Night'. Whilst the song is quite sparse in the initial beginnings, it morphs into a bursting dark pop tune grand in production, shifting from full to minimal, with the Malta-born, London-based artist continuing to stun with vibrant songwriting. The track, produced by Benbrick, follows her previous cut 'Oceanful'. Stream 'Hearts In The Night' down at that bottom.

Zola Jesus Shares Her Moody Cut ‘Soak’

With her new album 'Okovi' scheduled to get released September 8th on the Sacred Bones imprint, Nika Roza Danilova aka Zola Jesus follows up her last song 'Exhumed' with another moody offering titled 'Soak'. Nightly and atmospheric, dark electronica firmly exists with dark pop melodies, something that Danilova has mastered throughout her music career.

Louise Lemón Shares Her Haunting Song ‘Appalacherna’

The official Queen of death-gospel Louise Lemón returns with another slow-burning and steamy track titled 'Appalacherna'. Taken from her latest EP 'Purge', the moody and haunting soundscape is orchestrated with eerie piano strokes, stomping drums and echoing, chilling guitar chords. Unafraid to explore the darker side of the pop demographic, Louise Lemón continues to add detailed strokes to her palette of sonic artistry.

Listen to Luna Green’s Moody Single ‘Lotus Interception’

Swedish artist Luna Green first made her debut back in 2013 releasing her multi-genre self-titled album. After following-up with her 'Swedish Strawberries' LP and the 'Havana Sessions' record, Luna Green makes her return with a sound definitely darker and trippier than her previous work. 'Lotus Interception' is the latest offering from the Scandanavian act which is a haunting presentation of head-nodding electronica, fierce and edgy.