sukekiyo drop more 80s goth pop vibes in ‘Valentina’ music video

Visual supergroup sukekiyo have just premiered their latest music video for the track ‘Valentina’. The song was originally released as a limited demo tape in 2021, with the 2024 version being taken from the group’s upcoming “complete audio and video compilation” album ‘Ius Cerebri / Sinistro Cerebrum’.

Following the theme of the last few sukekiyo releases, ‘Valentina’ is a goth tinged 80s style pop number. Featuring sparkling elements, and some sweet keytar, it’s a stark contrast to frontman Kyo’s other bands, DIR EN GREY, and Petit Brabancon. The chorus features the repeated lyrics “Do you need me?”, and lyrically as a whole the track is a raw look at love. The pleas for validation and love are laced with a fear of rejection. Dancey and nostalgic instrumentation balances out Kyo’s emotional and sometimes cryptic lyrics.

sukekiyo re-recorded ‘Valentina’ for their first compilation album, ‘Ius Cerebri / Sinistro Cerebrum’, set to release on July 24th. This 27-track double album will feature the top picks from their 10-year career across two discs, each with one new track: ‘Valentina’ on ‘Ius Cerebri’ and ‘Sesshoku’ on ‘Sinistro Cerebrum’. Additionally, the compilation includes two re-recorded tracks, ‘zephyr’ and ‘naburi’. A special edition set will also be available, featuring a DVD with music videos and a documentary.

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