“Are things getting darker out there, or is it just us?”
Reaper On Red, an aural experience comprising the enigmatic duo of Robert and Carla Cherry, ventures into an alchemy of sound that one might liken to a dark kaleidoscope of psychedelia, the succinct spirit of post-punk, and the mercurial dance of shoegaze electronica. Fans of seminal bands such as Joy Division, Love and Rockets, Jesus and Mary Chain, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The KVB, and Sisters Of Mercy will find familiar echoes within Reaper On Red’s music, yet the duo’s unique interpretation and innovative approach ensure that their sound remains distinctly their own.
Today, Reaper On Red has revealed the video for the titular track from their upcoming album, “Doom Daze.” As the song’s lyrics implore, “Come save us from all our doom days,” amidst a tempest of fuzz, siren-like synths, and bass. Robert and Carla Cherry have crafted a spellbinding experience that transcends the spirit of our times.
With a sound that dances on the razor’s edge between dark psychedelic rock and an almost ethereal ambiance, Reaper On Red manages to conjure echoes of the Happy Mondays’ danceable grooves while simultaneously channeling the haunting depths of The Cure. The backbone of the song is formed by eerie synth pads that lay a dense fog over the soundscape, setting the stage for a kind of frightening imagery that feels like wandering through a beautifully desolate nightmare. Yet, amidst this spectral setting, the vocals emerge not as a howl in the dark but as a sweet croon, a soothing presence that guides you with an unexpected warmth. Doom Daze is weird but undeniably wonderful: a paradox, with its ability to unsettle and comfort all at once.
“On Doom Daze, we tried to capture the collective unease many feel today,” Cherry reveals. “Yet, we hold onto hope, believing we can reverse the world’s troubling trends. The album contemplates a future if we fail to do so, questioning if love can’t transcend these challenges.”
In the song’s intense video, wrought from the dark depths of psychedelia by the hand of their long-standing confederate, Patrick Miller, the duo dispatches their distress signal from the confines of a bunker.
Watch the video for “Doom Daze” below:
The debut of “Doom Daze,” the lead single and title track of Reaper On Red’s forthcoming LP, marks the beginning of an eagerly awaited musical journey orchestrated by the creative efforts of duo Robert and Carla Cherry. The pair have poured their hearts and souls into the creation and development of this project, seeing it through from its inception to its final form. with the expert touch of Mike Montgomery in the mixing and mastering phases at Candyland Studio ensuring the quality of the album’s sound.
The full album, a collection of songs that promise to capture the zeitgeist of this strange new world we find ourselves in, is scheduled for release this autumn via Requisite Recordings.
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