The single is lifted from Babalon’s debut album, Draconis, released last year.
Melbourne-based goth pop songstress Babalon has just dropped her new single and music video ‘Dark Lady’, lifted from her debut album Draconis.
Released last year, the album features 13 tracks, reflecting vast soundscapes of musical genres and styles that entrance listeners from start to finish.
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In this particular track, Babalon explores the insidious nature of emotional and psychological abuse, and the complexity of the resulting trauma – a Dark Lady.
Proving her talent, Babalon has expertly interlaced genres of experimental and alternative pop to produce this clever track. With a futuristic appeal, Babalon’s gravelly deep voice guides you through the mystical build-up of ‘Dark Lady’, before supporting vocalists come into the fray. Laced with electric guitar and electronic arrangements, the song takes inspiration from artists such as Robert Manos and How to Destroy Angels.
Split into frames of colour and black and white, its accompanying music video features a shadow self, aka the Dark Lady, following Babalon. Boarding the journeying yacht, she is absorbed by her dark past, however as the video continues, she is forced to recognise her growth before it’s too late and the Dark Lady has consumed her.
All of Babalon’s work is a direct expression of her background in psychology and psychotherapy. Her music gives people the chance to self-reflect and put the blame where blame is due, giving survivors of trauma the chance for agency and greater possibilities in life.
The multitalented songwriter released her single and music video, ‘Scream’, last year, which was premiered via The Music, and received coverage from CLIPPED.TV, Australian Musicians Radio, Subculture Entertainment, Australian Music Network and many more.
‘Dark Lady’ is out now on all major streaming platforms. For more on Babalon, head to her Facebook and Instagram.
