Teen Gothic

I discovered the band through Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines that, after it assaulted every sense in my body with an overdose of 2000s that i didn't knew i so desperately needed to sate my nostalgia, introduced me to a plethora of incredible goth and non-goth artists and bands that i couldn't understand how i had never heard before given my interests in music were very closely aligned. I don't know if i qualify as goth but gothic imagery, films, literature, music, video & tabletop games and fashion captivate me to no end. Gothic influenced music in particular i was introduced to from a very young age thanks to my dad.

Among them was Darling Violetta and while their A Smaller God is pure eargasm, its Second Skin that left the deepest mark in me. Somber, sincere, intimate and full of adoration one can only dream of. Yet at the same time tragic, toxic, obsessive and desperate. Most people agree that it speaks of a ghoul (vampiric thrall) longing for her vampire master but in reality i think its simply about a relationship that has either fallen apart and at least one lover is still trying to dream about it OR its about a relationship fighting to become "too good to be true" but fails, yet it has some moments that reach very close to that goal, further fueling the unattainable dream. Depending on the mood i am happy to interpret it as either meaning or both. Still, to me it is an entrancing, romantic and dark. It preplexes me, it mesmerizes me. I want to share it with someone special. Its a piece of music that in these days fuels my inspiration to write and create and gives me comfort in my mandatory army service.

Tracks like Mouse, Double Negative and Eternal Love deserve people's attention I think. It's more musically advanced than lots of other goth and darkwave music I hear. They use lots of borrowed chords like The Frozen Autumn. So their chord progressions have a myriad of dark counterpoint curveballs. The stuff that catches you by surprise in a good way. They have fun with time too. Tracks like New Violet alternate between 6/4 and 4/4 time. Tracks like Mouse are in 4/4 but use odd numbers when repeating bars. Still remains dance-able regardless. Yet never firmly sounding in the club at any point. So it doesn't feel out of place listening to it at home. Perfect for overcast days.

It hits me in a way and I have seen it do the same to other people I've shown this LP to. This was the release that had their sound clicking for me and put them on my map. Highly recommended!

Hey guys! Just thought I'd let you know I got around to making another episode of music podcsst/talk show thingy. I'd appreciate y'all listening!

https://www.mixcloud.com/Princess_Noodley/the-electric-hour-ep-2-post-punk-with-sax/