Faux Real are back with a bang, delivering their electrifying new single, “Hi Tension,” via City Slang Records, setting the stage for their long-awaited debut album, ‘Faux Ever’, dropping on October 11, 2024. The Los Angeles-based Franco-American art-pop duo—brothers Elliott and Virgil Arndt—infuse “Hi Tension” with pulsing synths, high-voltage melodies, and biting lyrics. It’s a heady blend of over-revved engines and punk-tinged riffs, pushing the boundaries of their already experimental sound.
The accompanying music video amps up the adrenaline, showing the brothers throwing a wild desert party, complete with flamethrowers, dirtbikes, and, of course, a massive moth—perfectly matching the chaotic energy of the track. “Hi Tension” isn’t just a song; it’s a full-on sensory assault, as the band describes it: “Unapologetically shiny, mischievous, and disjointed,” capturing the bold spirit of American daredevils—a recurring theme throughout their upcoming record.
Faux Real have always thrived on blending the absurd with the real, and “Hi Tension” continues that tradition. Fresh off a whirlwind summer of international gigs, including standout performances at The Great Escape and Best Kept Secret, the duo also collaborated with electropop icons Metronomy on their single “Contact High,” earning praise from Joe Mount, who described the track as something he “can’t detach” from.
Their debut album *Faux Ever* promises to be a sonic playground of surrealism and humor, fusing heartbreak, labor, and identity into their signature art-pop aesthetic. Previous releases like “Walking Away From My Demons” and “Love On The Ground” have already teased this evolution. Recorded across multiple cities, *Faux Ever* aims to elevate Faux Real’s genre-defying sound to new, glossier pop heights, bringing their sultry, existential energy into sharper focus.