VIDEO PREMIERE: Pearly Drops - "Lost in The Dark"

The latest track from Pearly Drops, the Finnish duo composed of Sandra Tervonen and Juuso Malin, might give the careful listener déjà vu. Their new single, “Lost In The Dark,” is a haunting reimagining of their song “Breathless,” previously released in 2020. But that doesn’t mean that the music is stale– Tervonen and Malin instead show off their growth, further establishing themselves as a force within synth-pop that cannot be ignored.

Pearly Drops are unique in their ability to draw inspiration from their own earlier work. Compared to “Breathless,” the lyrics to “Lost In The Dark” still draw on the same themes of dissociation and dismalness. In a distorted voice, Tervonen sings, “All that’s sweet / And prime in me / Hides somewhere inside so deep / Hibernating / I’m hibernating.” The chorus solidifies this feeling of stuckness and remove, with the deceptively sweet vocals continuing, “Lost n the dark / I couldn’t breathe.” Against a background of bouncing synths, the bleak lyrics feel like an invitation to dance away (or perhaps toward) the darkness. “Lost In The Dark” shows proof of development from the group– While “Breathless” was catchy and cute, this new track contains a depth that is perhaps less apparent in earlier releases.

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Pearly Drops‘ “Lost in The Dark” video is creepy, strange, and stunning

“Lost In The Dark” comes with a short film directed by Joonas Lind. The video is creepy, strange, and absolutely stunning, with Andrea Villarreal confidently leading the macabre ordeal in her role as The Bride. The film depicts a dangerous and devilish relationship between a bride and her groom, with Villarreal dancing and writhing beside a deliciously menacing Sebastian Freiberg as The Man. Lind‘s direction brings a creative edge that amplifies and adds onto the otherworldly texture of Tervonen and Malin‘s work. In a music landscape that is increasingly focused on short form video content and clickable short clips, it’s refreshing to see artists create a more involved narrative that will really engage the audience.

This release is part of Pearly Drops‘ release of a deluxe vinyl edition of their 2020 album Call For Help. For now, get lost in “Lost In The Dark” below.