Los Angeles’ multifaceted DJ, performer, and musician Sayaka Nono has unveiled her new single, Anything Can Be Broken, which arrives like a harbinger of a storm, chilling and unrelenting. The track is a masterful blend of minimal synth and icy coldwave, invoking the spirits of Malaria!, Kas Product, Hard Corps, and In Trance 95. With its authentic 80s vibe, the song envelops you in a dark, rhythmic embrace, characterized by stark, minimalist beats and haunting melodies that echo the sound of treasured tracks culled from out-of-print vinyl releases that demand reissue.
“I originally wrote this song in 2015 with German lyrics, but I decided to change them back to English, and it made even less sense than before, which is perfect,” Nono reflects. “It feels strange to share it so many years later, but it’s taken on a different form, especially after performing it live over the last year and three quarters. This is also the only other song I did not produce myself, and I’m okay with that. This version is much more danceable and less sinister than the original.”
The accompanying video, shot by the LA River and in Nono’s backyard by Alexander Yllescas, was directed by Sayaka Nono. It features a troupe of characters from the Los Angeles underground music scene, showcasing their dance moves with a flair that transcends the typical goth shuffle. Presented in a grainy VHS style, the video captures flickering shadows and fleeting figures, creating an eerie, nostalgic ambiance. The raw, retro visuals perfectly complement the haunting minimal synth and coldwave sound, creating a perfect vision for a sound that evokes the spirit of the underground 80s music scene, while the moody atmosphere and unpolished aesthetics invite you into a world where the past and present merge into a dark, hypnotic dance.
Watch the video for “Anything Can Be Broken” below:
Follow Sayaka Nono on Instagram for news of any forthcoming live performances, and catch her DJing at Los Angeles’ premiere club event and party Slashdance at the Delphi Hotel on August 8th and Geneva Jacuzzi’s record release party at The Lodge Room on August 31st.
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