Explore The Vision Behind the Music
Larusta’s latest single, 'King of Your Fall,' is a powerful blend of alt rock and lyrical relatability. Inspired by the raw energy of PJ Harvey’s early work, the track explores themes of resilience and self-empowerment, all delivered with Larusta’s signature gritty vocals and evocative storytelling. The accompanying music video, co-directed by Larusta, adds a striking visual narrative that perfectly complements the song’s emotional depth.
Recorded at Echo Ray Studio in London, 'King of Your Fall' is a bold statement that showcases Larusta’s unique sound and artistic vision.
Photo Credit: Alex Christidis
King of Your Fall' has a powerful and evocative feel. What personal experiences or emotions did you channel into creating this track?
Creating 'King of Your Fall' was a cathartic process for me. I channeled the sense of betrayal and helplessness from a particularly tumultuous period in my life. For me, the song is about reclaiming power and identity after being let down by someone I trusted deeply. It’s a reflection of the anger, pain, and ultimately, the urge to turn the tables once and for all.
The original idea behind 'King of Your Fall' was to create a self-empowering anthem. Can you share a moment or story from your life that particularly influenced this theme?
There were moments when I realised that I had been allowing someone else to dictate my sense of self-worth. One gloomy night when it all became too overwhelming, I grabbed my guitar, cranked up the amp and just played without thinking. So, the guitar riffs of 'King of Your Fall' were born from that moment of kicking out the little demon that was sitting on my shoulder for too long.
Your music blends the real with the fantastical. How do you balance these elements in your songwriting, and how is this reflected in 'King of Your Fall'?
There is no need for balance between the imagined and the real world in songwriting. There is no right or wrong when it comes to this. My task with each of my songs is to express the story and feel I want to convey as truthfully as possible. In ‘King of Your Fall’ I’m singing from the point of view of the boatman from Greek mythology, who transports the souls of the dead to the underworld. The fantastical element here is ubiquitous, still the raw energy of its narrative feels very real to me.
The music video for 'King of Your Fall' is visually striking. What was the most challenging part of bringing this narrative to life on screen, and what message do you hope to convey through it?
Alex Christidis and I wanted to experiment with images of imprisonment. The most challenging part was to find a suitable location for this within my pretty low budget. Luckily our friend Stefanos Vaiopoulos had let us shoot the video at the place he was guarding, which is an abandoned warehouse in south London. The message of the video is ‘I know I’m confined and things can look grim on the outside, but I won’t be tamed’.
You draw inspiration from a variety of sources, including PJ Harvey. How do you incorporate these influences while maintaining your unique sound?
PJ Harvey’s raw and unabashed approach to music has always resonated with me. I incorporate these influences but I focus on emotional and artistic truthfulness. While I draw inspiration from her fearless expression, I infuse my own experiences and perspectives to create my own distinctive sound and tell the stories that derive from the core of my being.
Music often serves as a refuge for you. How has creating 'King of Your Fall' helped you process recent life events or challenges?
As I just said, it helped me to get rid of a little demon. It might come back one day, who knows. But I know, I have this thing I can do to have a constructive way of dealing with any kind of suffering, which is a quite consoling thought.
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