SPELLES, the sonic duo of Kathryn Baar and Luc Laurent, are back with a haunting new single, “Devil In This House”. Offering a fresh take on retro doo-wop, “Devil In This House” infuses the genre with an eerie and unsettling twist that evokes a cinematic sense of dread by immediately pulling one into a world of shadows and unease where vintage charm meets mental fear.
“Devil In This House” feels like the soundtrack to a forgotten horror film and conjures up themes of paranoia and spiralling mental health. Through their ability to convey such vivid and emotional imagery through sparse yet powerful lyrics and music makes “Devil In This House” not just a listening experience but a full sensory one.
The ominous synth bass underpins the melody of “Devil In This House” with each note echoing the weight of anxiety and dread. It captures the essence of the struggle with mental health and the feeling of being pursued by one’s inner demons. As the lyrics hint at a world filled with shadows and unease, SPELLES masterfully evokes a chilling experience without relying on overt horror tropes.
In a musical landscape that often prioritises surface-level charm, SPELLES dares to explore darker themes through a nostalgic musical lens. It’s an authentic exploration that invites one to confront their fears and dance with the shadows.
Photo by Zach Bell
Hair and makeup by Jenny Goldberg
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