Certain trends that have been part of young people’s lives in recent decades seem to be experiencing a shortening of their return cycles. This is the nature of fashion, but it also seems that the reason we look back to not-so-long ago is because the state of things around the world is so complex that nostalgia works a little differently: we can look back to the day before yesterday and both smile and feel melancholy for times gone by that were easier.
And, as usual, it is the defiant culture that unfolds these ideas that will speak of this moment in the future. Frost Children are about to unveil their third album, Sister, due out in early September. After an explosive introduction with the lead single Control, the band has just released the fantastic second follow-up, Falling. Pure electronic sound with anthemic choruses and a clear statement: hedonism as a way to survive.
The video is directed by none other than Lotus Blossom, the young actress from the superhero film We Can Be Heroes (2020), and the voice of Abby, Gabby, and Maddy, three identical triplets who star in the animated series Action Pack (2022). This collaboration seems like a wise decision; the aesthetic of the video captures much of the colour-saturated scenes we normally see on Lotus’ Instagram account. You could call it retro-sybaritism: the scenes show a group of girls celebrating a beach party. And this seems like the perfect choice for the summer and all the sensitive souls who live it intensely, allowing all kinds of emotions to coexist. Speaking of the track, Frost Children share, “Falling is the double feeling of euphoric and melancholic, both of which seem to be glued together.”
The post-pandemic approach to our feelings is still a work in progress, in which happiness and sadness can go hand in hand. A fast-paced set of images of these girls having a great time on the shore evokes the film Spring Breakers (Harmony Korine, 2012) and indie sleaze style; we return to the 2010s with a mix of grunge, punk, and vintage aesthetic elements. And this makes perfect sense with the melancholic side of Falling’s subtext. As Lulu sings in the middle eight: “I’m like, Oh my god, what happened to our dream. Happily ever after.”
About the song, the band adds: “The best part of dance is that you get to let go and leave whatever reality is in the shadows for a moment, and this song especially had that intention to feel like the euphoria was also an escape of something so real and so sad as your life falling apart in front of you, and wanting someone or something else to take that burden away and take you over.” Who knew it would be underground pop that would put our lives in perspective like this? Frost Children manage to unveil a new single that does nothing but raise expectations for their new album. A beach party in the sun sounds like the right way to face the world right now, while we figure out how caught up we are in both time and space within contemporary history.
The duo’s upcoming new album, Sister, blends emo, electro, and pop influences, drawing inspiration from the EDM and blog house sounds they grew up with. Angel and Lulu Prost reflect on themes of codependency and change, showcasing their unique creative bond. Emerging from the New York nightlife scene, they have built a huge following and have collaborated with major artists. Their 2023 albums Speed Run and Hearth Room demonstrated their high energy and emotional depth. Now, they bring their dynamic live performances to stages around the world and to major festivals. Are you ready for a trip to the beach of our nostalgic past?