RGV Music Roundup: 5/7/25
A roundup of new RGV music featuring EBM mystique, emo angst, and tragic pop ballads.
Temptrix — Deeper Than Skin
Temptrix conjures up even more dark mystique with longing moans, seductive whispers, and an immersive industrial dance beat.
Orpheus Bloom — II
A new spin on two of Orpheus Bloom’s rapturous serenades. Romantic martyrdom reaches mythical proportions in “tragedy II” through bossa nova acoustics and fiery guitar solos, while “ghostgirl II” has the original’s spacey trance come down to earth with live instrumentation and a more intimate performance.
Upon Your Dead Body — 64 Gut Punches
The latest emo angst from UYDB is an impressive push-pull of poise and grit to soundtrack the ache of regret and “lovers to enemies” toxicity.
Gemiinnii — Give It Time
Gemiinnii are back with their affable brand of tender pop music. In their latest single, all of their soft elements — gentle piano, gleaming atmosphere, honeyed vocals — coalesce into a grand uplifting anthem.