Minneapolis darkwave quartet Wax Lead has released a music video for their track "Crushed Velvet" off the band's debut EP "Husband, Love, & Master."
"Crushed Velvet" is a letter of lament from the band to warn the listener of the dangers of losing one's self to another person. This is evident from the get-go with the opening line "I was in love once, long ago." From the first chord, you feel like you're being transported to a past memory still clouded by warbly lead lines that take away some of the pictures clarity.
On this track, Wax Lead really wear their influences on their sleeve in the best way possible. Poetic lyrical phrasing mixes with the soulful voice of vocalist Holly Axelrod to evoke a moody tone that is similar to the work of Nick Cave. The instrumentation and arrangements on this track (and EP) create a vibe that not only supports "Crushed Velvet's" narrative but adds a dreamlike quality to the track.
The smokey black and white music video for this track really completes the mood. It is shot from a low angle which highlights the power and intensity given off by the band. The subtly found in the music translates well on screen with a small movement or gesture made by a member punctuating the slight rise and falls found in this song.
On this track, Wax Lead really wear their influences on their sleeve in the best way possible. Poetic lyrical phrasing mixes with the soulful voice of vocalist Holly Axelrod to evoke a moody tone that is similar to the work of Nick Cave. The instrumentation and arrangements on this track (and EP) create a vibe that not only supports "Crushed Velvet's" narrative but adds a dreamlike quality to the track.
The smokey black and white music video for this track really completes the mood. It is shot from a low angle which highlights the power and intensity given off by the band. The subtly found in the music translates well on screen with a small movement or gesture made by a member punctuating the slight rise and falls found in this song.
You can watch the video for "Crushed Velvet" was shot by Swa Media Productions as well as find a link to Wax Lead's Bandcamp page below.
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