Magenta Moon go for the throat with their boundary-pushing new video for the single More — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
A fusion of indie-rock, dark romance and cinematic storytelling, the track’s instrumentation and melodies bring to life an intoxicating tale of passion, mystery and transformation. The striking video blurs the line between fantasy and reality, solidifying Magenta Moon’s skill in crafting thought-provoking and spellbinding narratives.
The video elevates the song’s themes with a striking contrast between dreamlike nostalgia and eerie sensuality. The storyline follows a seemingly innocent date night that takes an unexpected turn, revealing a supernatural romance with an irresistible pull. Set against black and white cinematography, the lovers’ encounter is shadowed in mystery until the shocking transformation is revealed. As the narrative unfolds, the viewer is pulled deeper into a world of desire, fate, and rebirth. These scenes are interwoven with vibrant footage of Magenta Moon performing on a beach, reinforcing the song’s duality of beauty and darkness, love and inevitability. This fusion of music and striking visuals is emblematic of Magenta Moon’s artistry.
“Very few know this, but Magenta Moon was birthed on the floor of a Midnight Cinema,” say the pair. “This is our homage to the campy films that are alternative artists’ bread and butter.” Known for their ability to create immersive worlds, the duo craft music that exists at the intersection of emotion and aesthetics. Not only is their work heard, but it is felt in vivid color. The video was shot by Nikolas Shaw, with camera assistant Jordan Nistico, and edited by Miguel Vite.
Magenta Moon, comprised of Elaina Whitesell and Joseph Petrarca, are a duo that blend indie-rock, pop, and electronic elements to create a sound that is as dynamic as their journey. Hailing from different corners of the country — Whitesell from Illinois, and Pertarca from Pennsylvania — the two met in Boston, sparking a musical partnership and a love story, and then moved to Los Angeles in 2022. They have released the LPs Rapid When It Happens (2020) and I Brushed My Teeth; Let’s Make Love (2021), along with the singles Perceive Yourself, Move Me, More and Red Again.
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