Hailing from Athens, Georgia, Vision Video is a post punk goth rock outfit breathing new life into the sounds of the late 70s and 80s. Drawing inspiration from artists like The Cure and The Chameleons, the band filters their vintage influences through a cutting edge sonic lens, creating a sound that feels at once familiar yet entirely modern.
Led by frontman Dusty Gannon, whose life experiences bring unparalleled depth to their songs; a former soldier who served in Afghanistan and a civilian firefighter, he’s intimately acquainted with the fragility of human existence and the scars trauma can leave behind. His songwriting explores the interplay between despair and strength, offering listeners a space to process their own struggles. “I wanted to write music that helped people remember that it’s okay to not be okay, but that also doesn’t shy away from taking a stern look at the darker aspects of our flawed human existence,” he shares.
Their first two albums, Inked in Red and Haunted Hours, both recorded at Tom Ashton’s Sub Von Studios in Athens, were released to critical acclaim and won over fans around the world. Both records, , carried the band’s signature mix of introspection and urgency. Now they bring us their latest release with their new album titled Modern Horror, recorded at Maze Studios in Atlanta with Grammy-winning producer Ben Allen.
Modern Horror serves up a thrilling 12-track run through of the band’s sound, channelling personal and collective discontent into hauntingly beautiful music. It’s both profoundly reflective and fiercely political, capturing the zeitgeist of an unstable world, framing themes from personal alienation to addressing societal unrest, Vision Video delivers an impactful and poetic exploration of modern life from their perspective.
From the opening titled track “Modern Horror,” their gripping sound shines with memorable hooks stitched into enthralling musical fabric, packed full of punchy rhythm, slick instrumentation and stellar vocal performance. Tracks like “Exile” explore the loneliness of feeling disconnected, while “Shadows” takes aim at the growing spectre of authoritarianism and violence.
Dusty Gannon’s vivid lyricism anchor the album, allowing listeners to confront their own emotions and experiences while his commanding voice is complemented by Emily Fredock’s ethereal synth lines, which wrap the arrangements in atmosphere and Ryan Houchens’s driving drumming adds a steady energy throughout. For fans of music that embraces intensity, deeper meaning and retro aesthetics, Vision Video’s latest full-length record is a masterclass in how to keep the darkness alive while offering a glimmer of hope.
Listen to Modern Horror below
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