Melbourne trio Double Vanity has given me chills with the release of its new track “Escalator.” The lush synths and Kate Bush-esque vocals give it a cool retro feel, but there’s an immediate emotional intensity that grounds it in the now.
“Escalator thematically questions the daily espresso grind and the linear metal stairs of a bustling escalator, appearing and disappearing like a horizontal rotisserie,” explained Double Vanity singer Zec Zechner.
The film clip is also worth a few minutes of your time. It’s the brainchild of Melbourne-born, New-York based filmmaker Stephanie Gould and local painter and performance artist Billi Lime.
“Escalator” is the latest release from Double Vanity’s full-length vinyl album, which should drop later this year. While you’re waiting for that, you can show your support and score Double Vanity T-shirts from the trio’s Bandcamp page.
Image used with permission from Psychic Hysteria; credit: Kalindy Williams