If you're looking for a sound that instantly pulls you into another, darker dimension, Vancouver's Damian Michaels is your guy.
His new track permanent pink is a fascinating mix of dark-wave and alt-pop that feels like a heavy, black tide.
From the very first notes, a cinematic tension builds, perfectly matching the story of a toxic, almost destructive romance.
The vocals float like a ghost over droning, aquatic synth landscapes, making you literally feel the pain.
Matching this oppressive atmosphere, the artwork is an absolute eye-catcher.
A man in a bathtub, his face completely covered by countless tiny pink axolotls, perfectly captures this surreal and stifling mood visually.
Other images, like the kneeling guy with a giant snail shell on his head, underscore this bizarre, maritime gothic vibe.
It's a song about drowning in grief and the desperate attempt to survive in the ruins of a love.
Let this hypnotic axolotl boy pull you into the depths and enjoy this wonderfully melancholic trip.
