Los Angeles-based and Joshua Tree-influenced powerhouse Flames Of Durga returns with an emotional and soulful addition to their discography, the video for their single, "Spirit Guide". The song is a touching memorial to the band's father, who passed away while they were writing their upcoming album.
Recorded with the revered Alex Newport, who has previously worked with At the Drive-In, Bloc Party, and Death Cab for Cutie, "Spirit Guide" is a sound that smolders somewhere between tortured emotion and refined noise. Listeners are drawn into an environment where grief and awe blend, with the band's signature power and dynamic writing carrying them through. There's a feeling that every chord, every lyrical turn, has been honed against personal loss, and the track is suffused with an authenticity that demands your attention.
With Flames of Durga displaying a thoughtful penchant for striking storytelling, the video will surely bring more to the table than just an aesthetic accompaniment, serving as a spiritual guide to inspire and offer guidance.
"Spirit Guide" is not just a chronicle of private grief, but an affirmation of the alchemical impact of music. Turning sadness into art, Flames Of Durga allows listeners to process their own feelings while reflecting on where they've been as musicians. The production choices of Newport are a seamless match to the band's vision, striking that perfect balance of atmospheric textures and energy that feels both instant and permanent.