W: Peter James May

California duo Vandal Moon has returned with Die Happy, a haunting concept album that functions as a high-voltage autopsy of our digital obsession. Leaning heavily into late-capitalist dread, the record constructs a dystopian soundscape where internet culture isn’t just a theme—it’s the atmosphere. From glitchy, immersive textures to track titles that echo the void of the scroll, the album serves as a visceral reflection of our tech-saturated lives. It’s a sonic plunge into the "digital paranoia" of the modern age, demanding that listeners confront the screens that have become their mirrors.

"It’s an art piece that possesses all the weirdness and off-kilter vibes that our lives possess."

Breaking away from the polished, manufactured feel of the mainstream, vocalist Blake Voss describes the project as an unfiltered art piece designed for introspection rather than easy consumption. By rejecting the "corporate commercial" approach to song writing, Vandal Moon creates a space that mirrors the erratic energy of reality while inviting fans into an meticulously crafted imaginary world. It is a record that doesn't just play; it haunts, providing a rare opportunity to explore the ebb and flow of the human experience through a dark, synthesized lens.

"It’s not designed to pump you up or bring you down like some corporate commercial."