A Bitter Taste
Cruelties Piled Up
Past I Can’t Erase
The Slaughter of Elysium
Phoenix, Arizona’s glamourous darkwave outfit Tassel, comprised of YZBL, May Winterhalt, and Ashly X, emerges from latex-clad spiders spinning a tangled web of fear and intrigue and a quest for authenticity, with a dynamic sound and vision unparalleled and unmatched in the international scene. The band delights in the obscure and the experimental, fearlessly integrating distinctive sonic elements. With razor-sharp synths and pulsating industrial, punk, and dance beats, Tassel expertly melds harsh grit with hypnotic rhythms, creating an ethereal spectacle for modern times.
Their latest track, “V. Crawling,” offers a tantalizing glimpse into their forthcoming debut record, A Sacrifice: Unto Idols, set for release on September 6th. The release also features remixes by Lana Del Rabies and Black Light Smoke.
The song explores themes of suffering and self-abasement, marked by betrayal and physical pain. It speaks of relentless falls and the arduous crawl along a familiar path, where deep anguish and a bitter past linger. Innocence is tarnished, and the search for release from torment leads to a bleak yet serene acceptance of despair. It has a dark and funky vibe reminiscent of early Wax Trax and Cabaret Voltaire.
The video is a bizarre experimental short (at times bringing to mind Peter Murphy in the opening sequence of The Hunger) filmed by Ashly X, May Winterhalt, YZBL, and Cam Smith. Where is this dripping, cold terror dungeon in which they perform? Some things are better left a mystery.
Watch the video for “V. Crawling” below:
Listen to the song below, and order here.
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