Secret Wish drops music video for “Voodoo Nights”

Belgium’s electrifying EDM duo, Secret Wish is formed by the talents of producer Kurt Vervaet and the mesmerising vocalist Heidi Pintens. With an uncompromising love for pure pop, this pair has been lighting up dance floors around the world with their sound over the last few years.

Kurt Vervaet has been operating as a musician and DJ since the age of 17, laying the foundation for Secret Wish’s beat-driven sound. In 2000, he starting making original material, eventually founding Secret Wish in 2007. Heidi Pintens, a vocalist with a background in cover bands, added her musical flair to the mix, bringing Kurt’s songwriting to life. Together, they create their own brand of electronic pop, drawing inspiration from artists like Avicii and Swedish House Mafia as well as Belgian guitar legend Erik Van Biesen.

First exploding onto the scene in 2020, they dropped an extensive 21-track record titled Flick of a Switch. Linking up with an array of artists including Blazing Funk, DJ Maurizzio, Jay Kite and Marcio Groove among others, their first release introduced the world to the Secret Wish sound in spectacular fashion. Since then they’ve dropped multiple singles, remixes, EPs and albums during their thrilling sonic adventure while earning international recognition, landing on charts across Europe and Asia and receiving nominations for MMA and HDT awards.

Now they bring us the stunning music video for “Voodoo Nights,” their most energetic release to date. Co-written by Kurt Vervaet and Eddy Vandenameele, with sensational vocals work from Heidi Pintens, the track is inspired by Kurt’s experiences as a DJ, capturing the enchanting atmosphere of nightlife.

Opened by the silky vocal lines of Heidi Pintens, snaking synth textures build up with the soft click of percussive elements, rising in intensity to usher in the first drop. Erupting with punching beats and pulsing synth tones, layers of pitched vocal lines stretch out as fluttering vocal sample chops dance above. Crafting an immersive dance-focused experience, stuttered vocal shots cap an energising interlude before the dynamic flow of the verse build up returns. Fusing instantly catchy synth pop with elements of future bass, with “Voodoo Nights,” Secret Wish serves up an intoxicating display of electronic music presented via superb production panache.

The music video for “Voodoo Nights” adds an epic visual pairing to the emotional depth of the track. Crafted by Team Ayakashi, the video edits a Japanese anime to mirror the passion of the song, recouting a tale that follows characters navigating a love triangle, their emotions personifying the track’s ultimate message. As the beats take control, the characters guide viewers through a journey of passion, perfectly complementing the addictive energy of “Voodoo Nights.”

Watch the music video for Voodoo Nights below

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