Long Beach’s darkwave punk outfit Hex Code were born out of the pandemic by the kindred spirits Mary Animaux (vocalist) and Veronica Cruz (organ and guitar) and are rounded out by the rhythm section of Redd (Bellhaunts) on drums and Lily Stretz (Meow Twins) on bass. They’re launching their new LP True Crime Spree September 13 on Recess Records.
Today, they’re debuting their latest music video “Babylon Lottery,” a darkly-tinged goth punk anthem with dizzying guitars and a frenetic vocal performance, making for an exciting and energetic tune. The video is packed full of dark and occult imagery, but in a way that’s more fun than terrifying, reminding us of the joy in venturing to the dark side of things.
“After living for so many years in a state of emergency, it feels refreshing to play loud, upset music with humans who have been on earth long enough to have really perfected the kind of dark sense of humor you need to cope with all the gross and bewildering things our rapidly approaching mortality makes us face everyday,” explains Animaux. “Sophie made the entire video process rad because they laughed at our ridiculous jokes. If you are old enough to remember REM’s ‘Everybody Hurts’ video, then you are ready for Hex Code’s ‘Babylon Lottery’ video … which we could have named ‘Everybody Dies.’ Damn, what a missed opportunity. ”
Check out the video below.
True Crime Spree is out September 13 on Recess Records. Follow Hex Code on Instagram for future updates.
Photo courtesy of Hex Code
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