Pride Month Barbie – Obsession/Effulgent


High-energy California synthpop that’s super weird in the best way.

Released: 2024

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This is music that’s a bit outside of my regular orbit. They’re a synth-pop duo from California – I really have no idea how I found them, but I’m glad I did. Their music is weird and fun, and this music video would be fantastic even with no song attached. The song is killer too though:

The genius behind the amazing prosthetics goes by the name of Jader, who is part of something called Toxic Waste Face, and does bizarre, beautiful, and very weird things.

Anyway. There isn’t much about Pride Month Barbie online as far I could find, and they only have three singles on their Bandcamp. At first listen the music is shiny and sparkly but there’s something sinister to it. Here’s an interview that dives into it a little.

Here’s a live set that has more of their music, including a cover of Dreams by The Cranberries:

Their album is coming June 14th. I’m here for it.