The enigmatic doyenne of Italy’s darkwave underground, Hatria, known for fronting the evocative ensemble Beata Beatrix, has stepped boldly into the twilight once more with her latest solo release, ¿Quién soy yo en este mundo? A single that asks the existential question: Where am I in this world?
Since her early days, when operatic arias filled her youthful lungs at age ten, Hatria’s presence has evolved from choir loft reverence to the nocturnal revelry of dim-lit clubs. Her voice now commands a razor-edge charm, fierce, irreverent, and lavishly theatrical.
With ¿Quién soy yo en este mundo? Hatria conjures a tempestuous cocktail of synthwave cascades, EBM pulses, and the romantic gloom of gothic undertones, all elegantly wrapped in the majestic darkwave drama. Beneath it all hums the heartbeat of classic new wave, subtle yet unmistakable. Suspended in a perpetual half-light, the track exudes a refined confidence amid its elegant tumult.
Hatria’s vocal presence is nuanced yet daring, gracefully spiraling through emotional crescendos, her voice breathing vitality into each lyrical exploration. The track becomes a ceremonial rite, an elegantly charged invocation of self-reflection amidst existential turbulence, radiating both intensity and mischievousness. It is a crystalline embodiment of darkwave’s expressive possibilities, marrying theatrical poise with unsettling beauty.
Hatria collaborates with Crowley, her longtime creative counterpart, whose surreal visuals amplify her evocative charisma. The video clip, filmed in stark black and white, shows her moving ritualistically amid natural settings, her gestures evoking an elemental authenticity. The visual experience offers an ideal soundtrack for celebrating the summer solstice, casting a spell of self-affirmation, authenticity, and enigmatic allure.
Watch the video for “QUIÉN SOY YO EN ESTE MUNDO?” below:
Having shared stages with Clan of Xymox, The Cruxshadows, Collection d’Arnell-Andréa, Kirlian Camera, and Beauty of Gemina, Hatria channels decades of darkwave royalty into this bold exploration of existential unrest. The single spirals through jagged emotional landscapes, interweaving sarcasm with desperation, vulnerability with rebellion, creating a thrilling tension.
Listen to ¿Quién soy yo en este mundo? below and order the single, out now via Wave Records, here.
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