The performer and producer of goth electronica known as Viii has released his latest single, “Lovedecay,” with companion B-side, “Lovesong.” The twin release has been proudly published on the Voodoo Creation Records independent music label without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Mellow, sensual, shadowy and techno-chic, “Lovedecay / Lovesong” is the most prominent release from Viii yet.
Viii, which is pronounced 'Vee,' cites
as main artistic influences Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect
Circle) Crosses, Banks, Nine Inch Nails, Portishead, Massive Attack,
and Prince. His own material takes the softly thumping rhythms of
Portishead and mixes in a dash of Massive Attack's melody style, then
tops the blend with vocals that are understated, elegant and sincere.
Also notable is that “Lovesong” is
an electronica cover of the third single from the Cure's
“Disintegration” LP. Fans of the above groups are sure to be
enthusiastic about “Lovedecay / Lovesong” from Viii.
Asked to comment on the themes of
“Lovedecay,” Viii writes, “'Lovedecay' is a story of two lovers
who know their relationship is close to an end. They are both
extremely unhappy and are causing each other emotional harm in their
reluctance to leave due to the fact that being without each other is
a frightening unknown to them.”
Viii has referred to himself as “a
painter of frequencies and thoughts channeling his views, experiences
and surroundings into sonic creations of varying style.”
His current official bio describes him:
“An artist raised in the music scene, Viii has been producing and
engineering artists since 2005, as well as being involved with
numerous projects of his own. Not content with fitting ideas into a
predefined genre, he sought freedom under the moniker 'Viii' in 2016
and drew from his eclectic assortment of influences ranging from
triphop, trap and pop, to industrial music, goth rock, and everything
in between.”
Viii has said he plans to release
several EP records over the course of 2017.
“Lovedecay / Lovesong” by Viii are
available online worldwide from over 700 quality digital music stores
beginning 24 March 2017.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
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