Written by Manon Bushong

The bite of cyanotype’s newest single is worse than it’s bark. Today, the Brooklyn-based duo composed of J.C. Vargas and Silvia K. shared “wish sometimes”, an emotionally blistering track cloaked in something pretty, wilted, and deceptively gentle.

The fickle tone of its title bleeds into the entirety of the track, as “wish sometimes” carves itself into a perpetually liminal space. Robust melodic bones offer some sense of an anchor, but beyond that the song feels restless; living entirely on the fence of something else. That is not to say it is chaotic – in fact, “wish sometimes” is eerily temperate. It cultivates poignant and stirring tensions without ever turning to cheap tricks or dramatic juxtapositions, speaking to cyanotype’s astute songwriting, and the duo’s ability to deliver visceral unease through more delicate routes.

“wish sometimes” was mixed by Sonny Diperri and mastered by Dave Cooley. Accompanying the single is a video that toes a similar line between unsettling and beautiful. Featuring Skyli Alvarez and makeup done by Lee Coco, the video, mirrors the raw and emotional feel of the track, and nails an aesthetic seeped in gothic motifs and cyber influence. You can watch it below.