LOS ANGELES, CA - There is a feeling of longing and desire for acceptance in all relationships, especially when love is at stake. Those emotions are at the heart of Mothh’s latest single, “More Love, Calypso,” and its accompanying music video.
Indie recording artist Mothh spends her life creating art, whether it is with paint or in a music studio. Her latest masterpiece is a culmination of her artistic abilities in which she accumulates and refines color and sound to draw herself and others towards light. In the case of “More Love, Calypso,” the light is the sense of longing towards the one you most desire.
“I’m inspired by music and nature,” said Mothh, an Atlanta native. “I’m at my best creatively after spending time decompressing in nature. Doing so allows me to translate feelings about my relationships into melodies and words.” Mixing those inspirations with music forms Mothh’s signature sound - a serial and pure blend of dynamic melodies with a strong bass and rhythm section to stabilize her pensive lyrics.
“More Love, Calypso” is a love song that enumerates the feelings of trepidation in sharing your inner-most feelings with a potential lover while facing the possibility of losing that person in doing so. “It’s about starting to crush on someone and not having control over how you feel,” she explained. “There is a distance between you and another person, like a dance. You’re dancing around, trying not to break the spell at the beginning of a romance. You’re not saying too much but not saying too little. Otherwise, the magic might disappear.”
As a bicoastal resident of both Atlanta and LA, Mothh is no stranger to movement. As such, it felt natural to travel to Venice to shoot the music video. In typical Mothh fashion, the visuals are not like other videos - this one was shot with a Super 8 camera, harkening a sense of dreamy retro romance characterized in ‘50s movies.
Set to premiere on December 10th 2021, the music video was shot by Mothh’s friend and creative collaborator Sarah King. Instead of opting for multiple angles and numerous takes, the duo made the video in the canals of Venice in a gondola cruising down the iconic streets of Italy. Additional footage was captured on the Amalfi Coast.
“I want people to feel carried by the song,” she said. “As if they are on the gondola with me, floating through the canals, sun-kissed and dreamy.”
An artist of multiple mediums, Mothh’s primary goals are immaterial - namely, to live life as a loving person in service of others through soul connecting work. “My highest gift is to bring everyone into the present moment. Presence is what my intention is - to be present for myself and to be able to bring everyone to that place through art,” she said. “Presence is one of the most beautiful gifts you can give someone as an artist.”
With “More Love, Calypso,” Mothh has achieved her goal as fans from across the globe connect to her honest expression of the vulnerability of new love and the beauty in the journey of finding it.
Make sure to stay connected to Mothh on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
Welcome to SOUND ADVICE, Interview’s weekly space for playlists curated by our friends, rivals, and lovers. In recent weeks, we’ve featured mixes from Harris Dickinson, Maggie Lindemann, and Macy Rodman. This time, we’re handing things over to one of New York City’s most exciting new talents—DJ Thank You.
Currently opening for Frost Children on their tour, DJ Thank You has become a fixture in the city’s nightlife scene, spinning regularly at venues like Bossa Nova and Paragon. Her debut album Roller Coaster more than lives up to its name, with tracks like “Zane Lowe (F*YouInTheA)” and “Headless Horseman” blending pounding basslines and experimental synths to capture the rush and chaos of pure club euphoria.
To celebrate the release, we asked DJ Thank You to create a playlist for us—one that takes listeners on a ride through heartbreak, fury, and absolute freedom.
———
How do you dance? I’m either jumping around doing the most (trying to get my workout in). Or I’m like, nodding along lazily.
What song do you have on repeat? “Stuck in July” by Lil Tay.
What was your first concert? Glee Live lol.
Describe Roller Coaster in three words: Simple, Effective, Thrilling.
Dream collab, dead or alive? For a long time it was Rye Rye, but that dream came true. Now it’s probably Munchi.
Name your favorite artist no one knows about: Twerk Miami. He has 8 monthly listeners. There’s no trace of him beyond his Spotify artist page. Twerk, if you’re reading this, holler at me ????. I have no clue what he looks like but I lowkey need that.
The world is ending. What are you wearing? Probably something I got at TJ Maxx or Temu. Def a canal street Goyard. The usual ?♀️
What’s your worst habit? Working on beats when I have actual responsibilities to attend to. ?
What’s the most unexpected thing on your tour rider? A minimum of 6 bananas. So yummy.
What’s your favorite rollercoaster in America? El Toro at Six Flags Great America. It rocks.
What’s a music taste red flag? Thinking you have good taste in music.
Name three things you always have on you at the function: CBD, Condoms, Sunscreen.
Where do you find new music? Uber drivers.
Who do you trust most with the aux? Uber drivers.
What music do you associate with high school? Alpha brainwave binaural beat meditations.
Who’s the most famous contact in your phone: Angel money ?
Share
