MISSY (aka Abigail Knudson) is back with her distinctive, idiosyncratic blend of electro-baroque goth-pop. As one reviewer commented: “If Kate Bush and Brian Eno had a baby, it would be MISSY.”[1]
Released on Friday 12 February, Petty is the first slice from a new collection of work that will be hitting streaming platforms in 2021.
Thematically, Petty tackles the immaturity that can sometimes rear its ugly head when people meet somebody truly compatible for the first time. The self-destruction, the excuses and the fear that comes with finding what fits you, versus the more negative relationship-with-a-fiery-ending that you believe you deserve. Most people run from something good for them faster than something that is bad for them and Petty tries to encapsulate the indecisiveness and regret that comes with tackling that.
The video, directed by Swap Gomez (The Umbrella Creative – full credits below), sees a red-veiled MISSY shadowing people. The ancient Romans called red veils ‘flammeums’, and believed they warded off evil spirits. Here, it symbolises reflection and a looming reminder of the challenges one must try to face in order to grow and achieve happiness.
[1] The 13th Floor, December 2020 https://www.13thfloor.co.nz/concert-review-vikae-cassette-9-december-5-2020/