To cast a spell in the full moonlight
lingering sounds through the night
what we call a ceremony
in a modern world would never be
In a society wary of individuality, the path to self-determination is both freeing and isolating. To walk one’s own way, distinct from society’s numbing cadence, invites suspicion but also profound insight. Rituals become essential—a steady anchor, guiding us inward while external pressures try to erode our essence. Each purposeful act reclaims the quiet needed for true introspection, a rebellion against conformity’s flattening force. Through ritual, we cultivate a sacred space for self-discovery, a place where the mind can explore its own depths. In these symbolic gestures, the self finds its strength, its truths unshaken by collective norms.
Pink Depression brings us into the fold with the haunting Big Good Angel. Hailing from Ventura, California, the band blends sultry synths with a dark wave undercurrent, stirring up something both decadent and intense. Their sound pulses with an ‘80s post-punk beat, gritty yet polished, where John Laux’s guitars ring out with a sharp, edgy clarity, and Ozzy Parrilla’s bassline drives the rhythm with a relentless pulse. At the forefront, Tanner Allen’s deep vocals cut through the mix, brooding and fierce, adding a haunting quality to the overall mood.
Big Good Angel steps into a twilight world where freedom’s thrill melds with the surreal. It traces self-determination in a society that finds individuality unsettling, as moonlit rituals become an escape from the ordinary. Mystery and intrigue entwine, conjuring an otherworldly pull toward the unknown, an allure that defies the bounds of convention. The song calls to mind the likes of Drab Majesty, Cold Cave, Soft Kill and Bootblacks, but with a more dark, sensual, and electric twist. They compose soundscape here that feels both sleek and raw, an invitation to lose yourself in a world where every note, every pulse, pulls you further in. Pink Depression’s music grips tightly, luring listeners into a nocturnal dream that’s both hypnotic and unforgettable.
Frontman Tanner Allen joined forces with director James Spruil, who tackled the project with a focused vision. Filmed in a single day, the video captures the energy of a spontaneous creation. With friends filling the roles and an open spirit on set, they created a world that feels both familiar and deeply strange, each frame pulsing with the excitement of self-discovery and unrestrained expression. It explores the seductive charm of finding one’s own path, in a world intent on shaping us to fit.
Watch the video for “Big Good Angel” below:
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