VEiiLA, the Russians-in-exile musical force, just unleashed their second studio album, Sentimental Craving For Beauty, on the legendary Projekt label in Portland, Oregon. Among the adorable gems in this sonic treasure trove, Can’t Forgive Myself stands out as an otherworldly marvel. This gem is an amalgam of dream pop, chillwave, witch house, and indie electronic vibes—a sonic palette that paints a unique soundscape. For fans of Emika, The XX, and Zola Jesus, this track is a “dark” journey into a musical realm that blurs boundaries and captivates the soul. VEiiLA has truly crafted a masterpiece with this enchanting release.
And their story in their own words: “This grim outlook isn’t based on mere musings of the poet’s soul. When Russia invaded Ukraine, not willing to support the ugly war and the horrible autocratic regime, Vif Nüte and Bes Eirid packed their lives in a couple of suitcases, left their homes and embarked on a journey without destination. Calling themselves in the fashion of the late Kurt Vonnegut “a band without a country,” as modern Russian dissidents they taste the bitter liquor of disappointment blended with a healthy dose of morbid, soul-crushing realization: the world is in fact as ugly as it gets.”
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