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Synth-pop Queen Geneva Jacuzzi Burns Bright in her Video for “Laps Of Luxury”

Tragic mysteries I’ve known for centuries 

I burned all memories and turned to fantasy 

Los Angeles-based bedroom synth-pop pioneer and queen of today’s underground new wave scene, Geneva Jacuzzi, has unveiled her new single, Laps of Luxury, along with a visualizer just ahead of the release of Triple Fire, her third full-length album and first since signing with Dais Records, set for release this Friday, August 23rd, 2024.

Geneva’s live performances and music videos, reminiscent of the iconic Klaus Nomi and characters from the cult classic Liquid Sky, offer a multimedia, multisensory experience that draws you into her quirky, campy surrealist theatrics—all while staying true to her unique sound and vision. Laps of Luxury, driven by swaggering synth bass, drum machines, and sultry vocals, channels an unflinching new wave spirit, seamlessly blending into her new song, which is infused with late ’80s synth-pop vibes reminiscent of Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, and Erasure.

The lyrics unravel tragic mysteries and explore the turn to fantasy as an escape, ultimately confronting the heavy toll these experiences have exacted. It’s a reflective ode to the cost of survival.

Laps of Luxury is one of my favorite tracks on Triple Fire,” says Jacuzzi. “We spent the most time perfecting it in the studio. I was listening to a lot of Pet Shop Boys at the time and wanted to capture the light/dark ghostly dreamscape of castles and discos from another time. The lyrics are quite haunting and vague. The character is escaping in a car late at night. Processing the experiences that flood her mind and recounting them to the driver. ‘I’ve seen so many things/no one should ever see’… What did she see?!?! Poor thing. Obviously, something unspeakable. One could only imagine.”

In the minimalist DIY visualizer, Geneva Jacuzzi is featured in a studio backdrop, mirroring her album cover photograph including the surrounding black and white paper flames. The simple yet powerful visuals accentuate her performance, blending surrealism with avant-garde artistry. The stark setting allows Jacuzzi’s eccentric style to take center stage, creating a captivating interplay between the fiery imagery and her enigmatic theatrical presence.

Watch the visualizer for “Laps of Luxury” directed by Nedda Afsari (Muted Fawn) below:

A pioneer of lo-fi avant-pop, Geneva Jacuzzi’s work transcends music, encompassing performance art, live theater, set design, and more—a true embodiment of the auteur theory in practice, celebrated in both underground venues and prestigious institutions like MOCA, The Broad, and The Getty.

Since her mid-2000s debut on the Southern California scene, Geneva Jacuzzi has crafted a psychotropic mix of masks, costumes, confrontational performances, and massive art installations. Her recordings are known for catchy hooks and cryptic moods with 4-track grit. Triple Fire, her third album and Dais Records debut, crystallizes her signature blend of midnight melodies and mutant aerobics in a 12-track synth-pop parade of post-apocalyptic camp.

Listen to the song below or  pre-order the Triple Fire album here

Live shows:

  • August 31st – Los Angeles, CA Lodge Room
  • September 18th – Brooklyn, NY Elsewhere
  • San Diego, CA Casbah Tickets

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Alice Teeple

Alice Teeple is a photographer, multidisciplinary artist, and writer. She is not in Tin Machine.

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