Damn, how we've missed them, but after a two year break glitchy, goth-pop wonderkids Crystal Castles have returned with a more polished, beautiful and glacial sound.

First single Suffocation saw it's official video released today, which is sees front woman Alice Glass star in her first (video) fashion shoot -  dressed in Stella McCartney, Chanel, Carven, Falke and J Gerard no less. Created by VS magazine it's a dark dream filmed in a deserted mansion in NYC. (much like an early Marilyn Manson video - albeit with a female looky-likey - ala cinematic genius Floria Sigismondi)

After the raw verocity and power of their debut record, plus fame and cash taking the edge of any creative anger, the second Crystal Castles record will undoubtedly be a more mainstream affair. Playing up to the Canadian duet's pop abilities, expect something more subtle, spacious and haunting - with the jarring riffs and spitting lyrics replaced with something more refined and gorgeous. 

Either way, I'm super excited by new Crystal Castles material - capturing the post-recession zeitgeist with a soundtrack for lost young souls. And, any band named after a lyric from a song in She Ra has tapped right into my 80s kid soul.

Check out the designer clad official video for Suffocation above and the Health remix below for something very different, darker and goth. Trent Reznor would be proud.


Thanks for Vinyl & Vodka for the tip off.