Ah, the delicate dance of human nature, where the urge to help others tangos with the temptation to exploit their misfortunes. It’s a timeless reflection of our internal duality, where the desire to be a hero battles the lure of personal gain. We can be both angels and demons, often within the same breath. This struggle shapes our character: do we soothe wounds or salt them, lift others up or press them down? Each choice we make reveals our true nature, navigating the murky waters of morality and self-interest, one decision at a time.
“Mirror,’ the latest single from World, Interrupted, is a testament to the soul-stirring vision that propels the duo. Hailing from the fabled streets of Warsaw, Poland, World, Interrupted crafts industrial darkwave melodies that intertwine icy synthesizer tones, deep electronic bass lines, and hauntingly powerful female vocals, all adorned with sporadic bursts of distorted guitars. The result is a vivid melange of unnerving yet evocative music, evoking a dance in the darkness with eyes sealed shut.
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Mirror, the first glimpse into their sophomore EP, When You See Me, Run, is a deep dive into personal experiences and self-reflection, blending darkwave aesthetics with modern EBM and industrial sounds, all while nodding to their rock, metal, and techno roots.
Mirror features a punchy beat with a pulsating bassline, merging the emotional depth with a hard modern edge. The lyrics delve into the internal struggle between the urge to help others and the temptation to exploit their misfortunes. This tumultuous battle and its impact are vividly portrayed in the accompanying video, directed by Marta Sobczyk.
In the video, we’re whisked away to a mysterious fête teeming with masked dancers, a dazzling dance-off between shadow and light, embodying the dual sides of our inner selves. The masquerade stands as a cheeky metaphor for the masks we don daily, concealing our true intentions and desires. The dancers move with a haunting grace, their fluid motions echoing the ebb and flow of our moral dilemmas.
Stark lighting casts dramatic shadows, highlighting the duality within us all. As the beat ramps up, so does the tension between our better angels and our more mischievous demons. Each dancer represents a piece of this inner turmoil, swirling in a ballet of deceit and honesty. The pulsating bassline thumps like the heartbeat of this struggle.
As the video unfolds, the lines between the dancers blur, illustrating how our choices often merge and overlap, leaving us in a murky moral middle ground. The party transforms into a battleground where our higher selves duke it out with our darker instincts, a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle to balance empathy with self-interest.
Ultimately, Mirror not only captivates with its artistry but also challenges us to reflect on our own internal battles, urging us to confront the shadows within and strive for a more compassionate existence.
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The duo released their debut EP Deception, Follow Me in 2021 via Detriti Records. It earned them a performance at Castle Party, Central Europe’s biggest dark independent festival, as well as numerous club shows across Poland, including supporting Harsh Symmetry.
Two of the songs on When You See Me, Run have Polish lyrics, as the band tries to show their cultural heritage. The album is out on June 15th via Detriti Records.
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