SET TO FEATURE ON HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EP ‘CATHARSIS’
“..cementing why the trailblazer, after only two years of musical timeline, has received Swedish Grammy nominations, the single spearheads what will be her 2024 EP” – METAL MAGAZINE
Proving testament to her trailblazer status, Venus Anon enlists British riser Denzel Himself who’s reputable for his gothic, hardcore take on hip hop for their brand new single, “Spooky”. Following on from “Shoulder”, this ethereal single balances dark and light, creating a haunting atmosphere that’s glazed with introspective lyricism. The refrain, “Going up, down can get kinda spooky,” captures the emotional turbulence at the heart of the song.
Welcomed with an ambient production courtesy of Venus Anon, “Spooky” is driven with punchy kicks, reversed synthesisers, and Venus’s angelic vocals heightening the eerie energy as we step into the darker months. A frequent collaborator of the former PC Music collective, British trailblazer Denzel Himself adds a contrasting and brash dynamic against Venus’s soft touch. Navigating sleepless nights, fame’s isolation, and inner conflict, the pair compliment each other’s styles seamlessly, “Why he cry at night when no one’s by him and why when suicide be through his mind, there’s no one by him?”. Paired with a haunting music video directed by nemo hinders stocklassa, where Denzel Himself features in miniature form, Venus Anon pushes the boundaries of her creativity in this one-of-a-kind production. This hypnotic listen highlights the unique synergy between Venus Anon and Denzel Himself, offering a captivating glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming EP ‘Catharsis’.
When asked about the release, Venus Anon explained, “I’ve always loved how horror evokes a wide range of emotions—disgust, fascination, and the inevitability of reaction. This project explores the shadow self, reflecting my belief that the danger within us surpasses any external threat. Inspired by Get Out’s sunken place and Jennifer’s Body’s playful yet monstrous transformation, I also embraced the kitsch of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Shout out to Nemo, the photographer, who powered through 44 hours straight to make this happen.”
Venus Rami, otherwise known as Venus Anon, spent her early years on the Swedish west coast listening to Googoosh and Timbaland. During her teenage years, the trailblazer lived in Stockholm, deeply embedded in the city’s underground and queer scene, where every impression of new music became an influence. Contemporary R&B, smart pop productions, 21st century emotional indie and electronic dance – everything is heard as small tracks in the music she now creates as Venus Anon.
In April 2023, she released ‘Nocturnal‘, a seven-track mixtape that really set the tone for her magical world of sound. The release was followed by appearances at festivals around the Nordics, including at Way Out West in Gothenburg, Power Pose Festival in Umeå and By:Larm in Oslo and praised by several critics, including one of today’s most prominent music journalists, Anthony Fantano (The Needle Drop). In the spring of 2024, Venus was nominated for a Grammy in the Soul/RnB category of the year.
Gaining co-signs from Adidas and Dr Martens alongside previous support from METAL Magazine, Ones To Watch, VIPER, HOEZINE, The Autumn Roses, FAME Magazine, and more, Venus Anon is gearing supporters up for the release of her forthcoming EP!
About Denzel Himself
Denzel Himself is an interdisciplinary artist from outer-London. His gothic, hardcore, take on hip hop makes him no archetypal rapper, and has elicited plaudits from i-D “the unconventional future star we’ve been waiting for”, Noisey “your new favourite rapper”, Hypebeast “an auteur in every sense of the word” and Wonderland. Described as “Dilla’s brain in Manson’s skull”, Denzel has carved his own distinct aesthetic and sound, a result of the synaesthesia he experiences, and an undiagnosed psychological disposition which both skews and intensifies the way he views life and art.
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