Florida (USA)‑based darkwave/experimental electro‑riot artist Violent Vickie has released her latest single and video, "Open The Door", the first glimpse of her forthcoming album Conjure.
Described as an eerie love spell, the track speaks to anyone who has endured the long shadow of involuntary singlehood and the turbulence of modern dating. Originally written in 2021 on acoustic guitar, "Open The Door" has since evolved into a dark, moody dance track — a transformation that mirrors its themes of longing, vulnerability and defiance.
Now based in West Palm Beach after years in Los Angeles, Violent Vickie is a producer, synth player and singer whose sound fuses darkwave, synth‑pop, post‑punk, witch house and riot grrrrl. The result is a spooky, grungy and danceable sonic identity, marked by ethereal yet tongue‑in‑cheek vocals that are unmistakably her own.
Her influences span a wide spectrum, from Crystal Castles and Grimes to Björk, Bikini Kill, Siouxsie And The Banshees and Aphex Twin, all feeding into a style that is as confrontational as it is atmospheric. With "Open The Door", Violent Vickie sets the stage for Conjure — an album poised to further expand her reputation as one of the most distinctive voices in the dark electronic underground. Link
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