Lava La Rue announces debut album Starface
“Push N Shuv” previews the debut album’s radiant energy and sound. An homage to the ‘80s and its influx of superb alternative music, the electric new single is Lava’s queer-coded take on this era’s sound. Heavily influenced by the iconic American New Wave band Tom Tom Club, Lava worked closely with Karma Kid (Dua Lipa, Aminé, ShyGirl), who produced the record, resulting in an enchanting production that draws audible notes from prominent names like The Talking Heads and more – the perfect kick-off to the album’s campaign.
“Push n Shuv” lands with a mind-blowing visual, co-directed by Lava La Rue and Claryn Chong, alongside MrMr Films. The video, which aligns with the wider narrative of the forthcoming STARFACE record, serves as the introduction of Lava’s STARFACE alter-ego before they travel to Earth for the first time. Again, rife with ‘70s/80s infomercials/late-night TV riffs, the video even has a magnetic dance break and helps shift the viewer’s consciousness into Lava’s newly created world.
STARFACE is a conceptual psychedelic sci-fi romance album, centered around the narrative of an eponymous gender-fluid musical space alien sent to planet Earth to study the reasons why humans are so self-destructive. This thematic exploration adds an intriguing layer to the album, promising listeners an immersive experience that goes beyond the boundaries of conventional music storytelling.
Listen to “Push N Shuv” HERE
