VELVET MOON, the dreamy indie trio from Stockholm, continue to mesmerize with their latest single, The Hour of King Kong, released on November 29, 2024, via Argle Bargle Studios. Following their acclaimed track A Love Song, which garnered praise from METAL Magazine, this new release further cements their place in the global music landscape. The accompanying video, premiered on CLASH Magazine, unveils a captivating visual narrative that matches the single’s hypnotic allure. With over 15 million streams across platforms and a fanbase spanning multiple generations, VELVET MOON’s evocative sound continues to resonate, reaching the top of Spotify’s Viral list in Indonesia and gaining placements in commercials for brands like Kappahl and Bollinger.
The Hour of King Kong is an intricate tapestry of lush 80s new wave instrumentation, rife with tension and intrigue. The track pulses with a bewitching urgency, drawing listeners in with each new layer that unfolds. Sandra Bjurman’s vocals, fervid yet controlled, guide the listener through a story of struggle and ecstasy—an emotional rollercoaster marked by raw synergy. Her lyrics, drawn from personal experiences and broader societal reflections, shine through with an intimate, confessional quality, adding a depth that perfectly complements the music crafted by producers Stefan Örn and Johan Glössner.
The track is both a sonic journey and a visceral experience. The instrumentation sparkles with a sense of mystery, and the song’s atmospheric quality builds an intense sense of urgency that is both enchanting and electrifying. As the song’s narrative unravels, it becomes clear that this isn’t just a song; it’s an exploration of the raw, primal forces that drive desire, chaos, and clarity. The accompanying video, with its epic 3D projections of apes, nocturnal cityscapes, and ticking clocks, magnifies this sense of timeless tension and transformation.
VELVET MOON’s ability to blend sultry synth pop reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac’s 80s era with the evocative storytelling of artists like Joni Mitchell and Ry Cooder creates a sound that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking. The Hour of King Kong stands as a testament to their evolving sound, brimming with complexity and emotional depth. It’s a track that invites listeners to surrender to the primal forces within, to explore the delicate balance between domination and submission, chaos and clarity—ultimately finding freedom in the surrender.
With The Hour of King Kong, VELVET MOON delivers yet another hypnotic, intimate masterpiece, confirming their place as one of the most exciting acts to emerge from the indie scene. Their forthcoming album, Endless War In The Summer, set for release in spring 2025, promises to continue this journey of captivating sonic exploration.
