German artist Jennifer Touch emerges as a solitary figure cut against a sprawling prairie landscape, her presence stark against the power lines and smokestacks that loom in the distance. This hauntingly captivating scene unfolds in the powerful new video for “Dripping.” Shot in evocative black and white, saturated Technicolor, and interspersed with scenes bathed in a golden sunset, the visuals form a striking metaphor that perfectly encapsulates the song’s breathtaking cinematic intensity.
Beautifully shot and directed by Nea Gumprecht, the visuals feature Jennifer Touch in a black fringed outfit and wide-brimmed hat—stylishly echoing Dave Gahan’s iconic look in Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus.” Cradling an abalone shell—symbolic and enigmatic—her expression remains stoic and introspective, a contrast to the song’s powerful and impassioned performance.
Musically, “Dripping” combines throbbing bass synths, icy cinematic textures, and industrial pulses with Touch’s distinctively fierce alt-pop vocals, delivering lyrics with a bone-chilling intensity that sweeps across the sonic landscape like a gathering storm. Her sound—a mesmerizing collision of dark ’80s synth nostalgia, acid-pop textures, and industrial grit—resonates deeply, an emotional cyclone of personal revelation.
Jennifer Touch describes her music as Post-Wave-Cold-Pop-Acid-Romance, and indeed, this track pulses with echoes of PJ Harvey’s raw power, DAF’s driving EBM rhythms, and the brooding elegance of Depeche Mode. Yet, like a lone rider forging her own trail, she spurs her sound toward uncharted horizons.
Watch the video for “Dripping” below:
Born in Dresden, Jennifer Touch grew up in the former East Germany, moving through Dessau’s Bauhaus scene before basing herself in Berlin. Early exposure to synth-pop icons like Duran Duran and Human League shaped her formative musical interests. Her artistic path led her to release initial recordings in 2014, culminating in the critically acclaimed debut album Behind the Wall (2020), a reflective exploration of her GDR childhood. Her follow-up, Midnight Proposals (2023), continued to garner praise and drew inspiration from literary greats like John Steinbeck.
Throughout her career, Jennifer has collaborated with prominent artists such as Curses and Paranoid London and was featured on the Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX compilation alongside Boy Harsher, The KVB, and Buzz Kull. Her compelling performances have spanned continents, with notable appearances in the UK, Europe, Mexico, Colombia, and SXSW 2025.
“Dripping” is the compelling first taste from her upcoming album, Aging At Airports, slated for release on September 1, 2025, via Fabrika Records.
Listen to “Dripping” on Spotify and Apple Music.
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