bodyimage‘s new album, 30 Self Inflicted Gunshot Wounds to the Head, is a true revelation.
Completely unyielding, the project, crafted by Los Angeles-based producer and writer Cait Cole, offers myriad electro-pop, industrial, goth, and dance beats that are worthy of a full set at the Boiler Room. Across all 10 tracks, bodyimage explores themes of rage, lust, loathing, and beyond, with stunning samples.
The artist says of the project, “Surprise surprise, it’s about to get a little dark. 30 Self Inflicted Gunshot Wounds To The Head is a concept album about killing fear and moving forward. I started writing it with a simple idea: What would my art say if I was truly and completely honest? What if every song scared me? What if I told stories I’m not proud of, or things that make me blush? What if I said it all with my full chest? The result is the album we have now.”
idobi Radio had the chance to chat with bodyimage on the fears they infused in their work, their most bizarre samples, and more. Check it out below and secure tickets to see the artist on the road with DeathbyRomy in the new year.
You described: “Every song [on the album] scares the shit out of me, but life is too short to deliver anything less than brutal honesty.” What emotions or lived experiences did you most tap into during the writing of this record to generate that fear?
Each song pulled from different times of my life. Exploring themes of violence without apologizing, self-deprecation without saying it’ll be okay in the end, and sex with a dash of obsession and desperation. These are all themes that I think are unpleasant for anyone to address and were especially scary to sing about from my own perspective.
What tracks allowed you to experiment the most?
I loved the process of making “switch seeks same” and “i want it.” I found these old porno VHS tapes in a box on the side of the road. I sampled them on two different mics, and really enjoyed that sampling process.
How are you prepping for your massive run with DeathbyRomy in the new year? And are there any new tracks you’re especially excited to share live?
I couldn’t be more excited for this tour. Getting to travel across the country with my best friends is a dream come true. Meeting everyone and seeing everyone that’s connected with my music face-to-face is one of the most spiritually fulfilling acts that I can be a part of.
I’m currently getting familiar with some new gear that I’m very excited to share the stage with. Anyone who’s been to a bodyimage show already knows that the live versions are always a little different than the studio recordings, and I think that’s a big part of the magic. I’m excited to see where these tracks organically lead in a live setting.
