Lebanese/Palestinian-Scottish artist Salwa, known as a whirlwind of creative energy, has unveiled the highly anticipated music video for her new single, ‘Ghost You.’ This track is a bold, shimmering cocktail of electro-pop and space disco, woven with Salwa’s signature storytelling that dives deep into nightlife’s glitter and grit, tangled relationships, and a triumphant reclaiming of power.
Raised in Beirut and now rooted in East London, Salwa (a.k.a. Lana MacIver) is no stranger to the spotlight. A graduate of the prestigious Drama Centre London, she’s conquered global modeling campaigns, avant-garde films, and poetry. But music? That’s where her soul resides. Her sound is a kaleidoscope of Electro-Pop, Disco, Prog Rock, and Jazz, channeling her raw experiences as a bipolar woman navigating a city that never sleeps.
The ‘Ghost You’ video, directed by Ted Clarke, is a visual feast, blending retro 80s gymnasium vibes with surreal, Super 8 dreamscapes. It’s a journey from nightlife’s glossy façade to its harsh morning-after truths, wrapped in what Salwa calls “nightmare nostalgia.” Clarke’s direction masterfully blurs the line between fantasy and reality, leaving viewers spellbound.
On the track’s genesis, Salwa shares, “It all started with a frustrating WhatsApp convo where I thought, ‘Sometimes I just really want to ghost you.’ That spark turned into a song about nightlife, unwanted advances, and reclaiming agency. It’s an anthem for every woman who’s ever felt that rage and needed to own it—a defiant fuck off to the men who overstep.”
Sonically, ‘Ghost You’ tips its hat to Salwa’s musical heroes, like Justice’s ‘D.A.N.C.E.’ and Caravan Palace’s ‘Mighty.’ The track’s pulsating backbone? A fierce chorus of women delivering a relentless, electrifying energy that dares you not to dance.
Salwa’s career is a testament to fearless boundary-pushing, weaving music, fashion, and film into one seamless artistic tapestry. Her work is a mirror reflecting the humor, irony, and heartbreak of modern life, transforming personal vulnerability into unapologetic power.
Get ready to dive into the neon-lit universe of ‘Ghost You’—it’s more than a song; it’s a movement.
