Trop plongé, // Too deep,
Dans cette illusion. // In this illusion.
Trop loin parti, // Too far gone,
En contradictions. // In contradictions.
Los Angeles dark-electronic duo HALLOWS (Vanee Dusoruth and Dom Rolando) have long danced gracefully upon the razor’s edge of disquiet and desire. With their latest single Regret, the pair dives headfirst into a cauldron of acid-drenched electronics and unapologetic rebellion. Fueled by fierce French lyrics and pulsating classic 909 rhythms, the track channels a nocturnal intensity that’s equal parts dance-floor joy and emotional release.
Thematically, Regret unravels the psychological knots of identity, rejection, and resistance, vividly capturing the tumultuous process of reclaiming agency from suffocating expectations. HALLOWS draws inspiration from their eclectic palette, blending synth nostalgia reminiscent of the 1980s with contemporary electronic precision, punk attitude, and disco’s irresistible pulse. The result is irresistibly infectious and emotionally charged, designed for nights where liberation is found in rhythm.
The track was produced by renowned Los Angeles-based producer Matia Simovich. “This was the last track we wrote for the album, and when we first brought it into the studio, it was in English,” says Rolando. “Matia knew French was our native tongue, so he pushed us to try delivering the vocals in French instead. Lo and behold, it transformed the track. When I recorded the vocals, I channeled classic angry French film characters – Vincent Cassel in La Haine came to mind – and it just felt right.”
Directed by Alissa Wyle, the accompanying music video sets HALLOWS at the chaotic heart of a neon-drenched boxing ring —an arena of confrontation perfectly suited to the song’s themes. Wyle expertly blends gritty realism with surreal comedy, echoing the anarchic spirit of Fight Club through saturated visuals, frenetic energy, and playful fourth-wall ruptures. Dusoruth and Rolando battle not only each other but their inner conflicts, manifesting a raw urgency that crackles across the screen.
Watch the video for “Regret” below:
Formed in 2019, HALLOWS quickly made waves within underground electronic circles, releasing the Subtle EP on Phage Tapes and their acclaimed debut album All That Is True via Cold Transmission. Their recent sophomore effort, A Quieter Life, issued on their own Stoic Media label, further solidified their position as torchbearers of LA’s thriving dark electronic scene. With appearances at prominent festivals like Substance Fest and Verboden Fest, HALLOWS continues to thrive, turning regret into potent, transformative art.
Listen to Regret below and order the single here.
Catch HALLOWS live:
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Jul 12 Paper Tiger San Antonio, TX
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Sep 11 Hootananny Brixton, UK
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Sep 12 The Old Hairdresser’s Glasgow, UK
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