It is the start of 2025, and I think everyone could agree that we need a dose of ritual darkwave, so lucky for us that Portland based Ceremony Shadows have dropped the single “Reclaim.” Timo along with dual vocalists Anastasia and Jakub make up Ceremony Shadows.
Be lured into a space that is full of potential. It is bare down to the bone, starting with an electronic beat and Anastasia’s whispered vocals. The electronics are minimalistic, and yet they seem to fill all the spaces. Jakub deeper vocals lend a heavy intonation that punctures the air. ‘My body’s my own‘ is the basis of this hypnotic mantra.
Three last few days have brought this track into sharp context. The battle has truly begun for autonomy over one’s body and sexual orientation, as religious and political machinations target women’s reproduction and the LBGTQ+ communities. “Reclaim” is an affirmation that you have human rights over your body from Ceremony Shadows, and they make no apologies for reminding us that everyone’s body is a sensual place that is for their pleasure.
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