Title track from fourth album, out now, via Paper Bag Records
Watch the Serene Demon video now on YouTube
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Roaming dark, empty streets, Art d’Ecco plunged into the depths of his psyche to craft his latest single, Serene Demon. The sprawling, four-part, seven-and-a-half-minute track is a bold existential statement, co-produced by Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, The Strokes, Beck, U2). Announcing his fourth full-length album of the same name, out now, via Paper Bag Records, this track is a striking preview of what’s to come. The accompanying video, directed by Theo Kim, visualizes the struggle against one’s own inner battles. Watch it on YouTube below.
A Song Two Months in the Making
Composing Serene Demon took two months of meticulous work and deep creative exploration. While its premise—a debate between an existentialist and a true believer—may sound simple, its execution is anything but. Featuring four distinct movements, shifting tempos, and a spectrum of sonic textures, the track oscillates between intimacy and grandeur, reflecting its profound themes.
Confronting the Darkness Within
“I’ve always been fascinated with the seduction of evil that lurks within us,” Art d’Ecco explains. “Not just the classic angel-versus-devil trope, but the insidious forms of self-doubt, Imposter Syndrome, depression, and anxiety. Serene Demon embodies that struggle.”
Inside the Serene Demon Video
The video concept, inspired by the short documentary “Collateral & the Death of Neon”, explores the evolution of Hollywood noir lighting and its impact on cinematic cityscapes. Art d’Ecco devised a storyline where he encounters the Serene Demon while writing the song—an entity that relentlessly attacks him, symbolizing internal battles. Despite being battered, he perseveres, makes it to the gig, and performs the new track.
“It’s Whiplash meets Adaptation,” he says. “A fight against the seduction of self-destruction.”
The Album: ‘Serene Demon’
Does life have meaning? Is there free will, or is destiny set? Thinkers like Sartre, Nietzsche, and Dostoevsky have wrestled with these questions for centuries. ‘Serene Demon’ distills them into a 39-minute sonic journey, marking Art d’Ecco’s most ambitious project yet.
“I was obsessed with proving I could do something different,” he says. “I wanted to push boundaries without losing the essence of what makes a song catchy and memorable.”
A Signature Sound with a Bold New Vision
Fans will instantly recognize Art d’Ecco’s signature style, but this album takes his artistry to new heights. Like the great artists before him, he continually challenges both himself and his audience, pushing pop music forward in bold, unexpected ways.
“Once you train an audience’s ear, you set a new precedent,” he says. “Tastes evolve. Outliers become icons. That’s how music moves forward, and I always want to be part of that evolution.”
A Call to Live in the Moment
Despite its philosophical weight, ‘Serene Demon’ doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. Instead, Art d’Ecco offers a simple truth:
“If you’re constantly searching for meaning, stop for a second. Life is happening right now. Happiness doesn’t have to wait—just exist in the moment.”
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