C Z A R I N A

Progressive Darkwave. Neo Gothic-Baroque. Music + Art + Film Alchemist + Producer. czarinaofficial.com

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CZARINA - The Outsider (A Perfect Circle Cover)

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Sisters of the Solstice. Sweden, 1975. Rumors swirled for centuries about a secretive community of women who harnessed the power of the Solstice for dark magic that granted them eternal life. Hushed whispers called them a coven of witches and warned of ritual sacrifice, cannibalism, walking dead, communications with the devil, and a bloodlust towards any man who would dare enter their territory… but was any of it true? By the 20th century, the Sisters had long been relegated to a dusty old myth, until photographer Sera Clairmont published these photos in her Spectagoria magazine.

Clairmont gave sparse details about her time with the Sisters of the Solstice, saying she was only given access to their rituals under a vow of secrecy. “These women have only ever asked for privacy,” she wrote, “and because they protect that fiercely, they are called evil. Are they practitioners of magick? Certainly. They give themselves to the earth, and the earth returns them to life. One cannot make such exchanges without sacrifice, but that is their way. Many generations ago, these women turned to the dark arts for protection when the world of men would offer them none. Men hurt them, so they adapted to survive. That the Sisters found the devil a safer bedfellow says more about men than it does about the Sisters. And as the soil grows their bodies anew, Midsommar after Midsommar, don’t be surprised if Mother Earth is taking notes. After all, who has a world of men hurt more than she?”

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NOTE: This is a work of fiction created by me. This alternate reality horror story is part of my NightmAIres narrative art series (visit that link for a lot more). NightmAIres are windows into other worlds and interconnected alternate histories, conceived/written by me and visualized with synthography and Photoshop.

If you enjoy my work, consider supporting me on Patreon for frequent exclusive hi-res wallpaper packs, behind-the-scenes features, downloads, events, contests, and an awesome fan community. Direct fan support is what keeps me going as an independent creator, and it means the world to me.

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Sisters 🙏🏼✨

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Vamos, España 🇪🇸

Upcoming Spain Shows in May:

05.05 - A Coruña, Galicia at Sala Filomatic

19.05 - Barcelona at SLOW with Dance My Darling, Sunesis, and Syneba

24.05 - Madrid at Wurlitzer Ballroom with Dance My Darling, and Edges

Tickets/Entradas: C Z A R I N A en Entradium.com or czarinaofficial.com

C Z A R I N A

Award-Winning Synth and Electronic Artist, Producer, Songwriter, Filmmaker, Visual and Performance Artist in cyberpunk, future pop, darkwav

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🧧 Happy Lunar New Year to all those who celebrate!

Welcome, Year of the Water Rabbit 🐇 🌊

Photo by @deadlykawaii

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Invading A Coruña and Barcelona in May! More details and more dates in Spain to be announced.

¡Invadiendo A Coruña y Barcelona en mayo! Más detalles y más fechas en España por anunciar.

C Z A R I N A

Award-Winning Synth and Electronic Artist, Producer, Songwriter, Filmmaker, Visual and Performance Artist in cyberpunk, future pop, darkwav

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Thank you for all the support you have given me this year, my friends. What an epic year! I cannot wait to share all that’s in store this new year. For now, wishing you all a wondrous and magical 2023!

♥️🌞🌛🪐✨🐚🌊

Photo by DeadlyKawaii

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“Arcana” - named Album of the Year by Synthpop Fanatic

I’m stunned and speechless, to get consistent high honors from one of the absolute coolest editorials and total legend in the synthpop and darkwave scene. An epic ending to the year. Thank you again to Chris Brandon.

Arcana is a mythical beast that won’t have come to life without the partnership with Von Hertzog The Social Club in co-production, mixing, mastering; To DeadlyKawaii whose visual talents have no bounds; To my darkTunes fam for all their support; And to everyone who has supported me and this project from Day 1

Thank you for giving me the energy, fuel and faith to keep going no matter what.

Read more on synthpopfanatic and check out the other artists who made it on their Year-End Lists

The 25 best synthpop albums of 2022

I'm counting down my favorite synthpop, futurepop, darkwave, electro albums of 2022, including CZARINA, Priest, AEON RINGS, and more.

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100 best synthpop songs of 2022: 25 to 1

I'm counting down my favorite synthpop, futurepop, darkwave, and electro songs of 2022, including Beyond Border, Kite, CZARINA, and more.

Just like many artists, I often doubt myself and my own work. Whether I’m on the correct path or if I should be making music that has a broader commercial appeal. I’m gender fluid/non-binary and sometimes I wonder in order to become successful, I should play up more of my feminine side to gain more attention and air time and diminish my identity.

I made a point to stop doubting myself and actually make the music and art I wanted to create; To express myself as genuine as possible and to push my own capabilities and boundaries. I was finally able to produce a record that’s true to who I am, with a sound that I can proudly call my own. The result was my sophomore record, Arcana, which came out February of this year.

My favorite song in Arcana is “Excelsior,” named after New York’s motto, my old home: To go above and beyond and aim high no matter what. The song embodies this gnosis in both lyrical meaning, song structure and performance. And to have this song land on Number 3 on Synthpop Fanatic’s Top 100 Synthpop Songs of 2022, means the world to me and gives the reassurance that staying true and genuine to oneself is really the only way to be.

Thank you Chris Brandon for this greatest honor. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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The Fox’s Wedding (LIVE) 🏮🦊🦊🏮

I can’t believe another year has gone by. I haven’t produced a holiday track, but this one is the closest one. The Fox’s Wedding is my Winter Solstice song. DeadlyKawaii and I got married on Winter Solstice a few years ago and it was the most magical moment of my life. I’ve always wanted to capture that magic and forever imbue it in a song. The first time I unveiled it to the world was around this time last year, from my living room.

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Finally got to put our Yokai Christmas Tree up!

♥️🎄🦊⛩️👺🏮🌊🥰

Wishing everyone a great Holiday season!

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Performing out in nature gives me a special kind of catharsis and satisfaction so strong and so unique that even if I’m alone, I never feel alone. I feel surrounded and full. And it gave me a whole new level of personal outlook.

Drone Cinematography by Deadlykawaii

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C Z A R I N A: The Wonderland Performance premieres on darkTunes YouTube

Filmed on the seaside cliffs of Costa Da Morte in Galicia, Spain, against the epic backdrop and wondrous natural beauty of her home, CZARINA performs songs from her latest record, Arcana, live!

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Thank you #SynthpopFanatic for including my cover of Cities in Dust (Siouxsie and The Banshees) in this list.

2022 revival: The year in synthpop cover songs

Here are 25 cover songs released in 2022 by synthpop artists who remade classic songs from Depeche Mode, Madonna, Siouxsie and the Banshees,

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NINoiserie

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🎭🪩☀️✨—————•••• 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖊𝖊𝖗 𝕭𝖊𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖉 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕱𝖔𝖔𝖑’𝖘 𝕸𝖆𝖘𝖐 +————————-•••••••••• #fantasy #fantasyphotography #dreamy #dreamyaesthetic #dreamyphoto #sunjester #jester #jestercosplay #thefooltarot #thefool #witchy #witchythings (at York, England) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClbJPFeMtHF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🦌❄️

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