"baby doll ball gown / gonna win the crown / all in a row one by one they drown..."
The mysterious alt rock outfit Victorian Death Photos shines on "The Crown". The song constructed by big industrial punk synth waves and a deep cut grooved beat feels darkly dystopian but sways like a hypnotic dance as well. The fluid female vox embrace a dreamy vibe with post punk and soul pop tones intertwining. The song and filmic Official Video is a love letter of sorts and the anonymous duo (VDP) share:
"The Crown" is our love letter (hence the choice to release on Valentine's Day) to the marginalized who have taken their power back. Often unsung heroes in society, and at times they even unknowingly inspire others to love themselves for who they are. The message is that we can, as humans, as a collective, create a place where everyone can safely be unapologetically who they are and allow any input to the contrary devolve into meaninglessness symbolized by the way the outro of the "The Crown" also devolves.
The filmic Official Video "follows the story of a person transitioning and the inner and societal struggles they encounter along the way. In the end, they find an inner strength that has been fighting for them, and are validated by the love of a friend."
-Robb Donker Curtius
THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM - PRESS NOTES:
https://victoriandeathphotos.com/home
https://www.instagram.com/victoriandeathphotos/
https://soundcloud.com/victoriandeathphotos
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4tnybC0yGJ4CsMYimZTriG
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq2m6DwerHJhC4mG-GFkKSw
https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriandeathphotos?
Houston, Texas outfit Victorian Death Photos consists of two anonymous artists, one man, one woman, both shrouded in mystery. Their sound is a haunted, synthy, dark dimension but also surprisingly melodic at times. Deeply weaved with intent, the lyrics are worth a read as each track is thematic and meant to spark conversations about psychological and social issues.
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