WHITE RITUAL returns with “Ritual Lust,” a searing single where darkwave, darksynth, and industrial rock converge. Released November 7, 2025 via darkTunes Music Group, it bridges the outrun thrust of Carpenter Brut and the dark-pop sensitivity of Kat Von D, wrapped in a Stranger-Things-style neon mood.Lire en français
- 🎧 Listen: bfan.link/rituallust
- 🎥 Official video: darkTunes Music Group channel
- 📩 Press / EPK: Press kit
About the track
“Ritual Lust” thrives on a saw-tooth bass engine, a tight club kick, and overdriven leads rising into a chorus designed to resonate on first play. Vocals move from intimate whispers to a cathartic lift, while retro arpeggios and analog pads layer upward in measured steps. The result is compact yet immersive — equally at home on a dark dancefloor and in late-night headphone sessions.
Influences: Carpenter Brut × Kat Von D, with a Stranger Things glow
The song draws a clean line between Carpenter Brut’s outrun drive (aggressive bass thrust, high-voltage leads, midnight momentum) and Kat Von D’s dark-pop flair (confessional melodies, memorable hooks). Everything is cast in a Stranger-Things atmosphere: retro arps, analog pads, and neon suspense — a setting that heightens the drama without sinking into mere nostalgia.
Architecture & sound design
- Structure: tight intro → shadow-lit verse → tension pre-chorus → impact chorus → verse 2 (HH/cymbal variation) → stripped bridge → final drop.
- Bass & kick: subtle side-chain leaves ample space for vocals and arps.
- Synths: mono leads for attack, pads for sustain; ’80s arpeggios to inject cinematic tension.
- Guitars: textural reinforcement and chorus counterlines; short delays, plate reverb.
- Vocals: light double-tracking and selective harmonies to preserve presence and fragility.
Lyrics & themes (no spoilers)
The imagery revolves around fire, desire, and consumption. The “ritual” suggests passage, loss of bearings, and transformation. The arrangement mirrors that arc: density builds, space returns in the bridge, and the closing section delivers release.
On stage & in playlists
- Playlists: darksynth, retrowave, goth club, modern darkwave, industrial rock.
- DJ use: ideal mid-set surge; transitions clean from outrun bangers or mid-tempo dark-pop cuts.
- Show cues: cold backlights, red pulses, haze, minimal strobe; bridge invites audience interaction.
Credits & availability
- Artist: WHITE RITUAL
- Title: “Ritual Lust” (single)
- Release date: November 7, 2025
- Label: darkTunes Music Group
- Formats: digital (streaming & download)
For fans of…
Carpenter Brut, Kat Von D, Perturbator, modern darkwave, retrowave, and synth-cinema atmospheres.
Official links
- Multi-platform hub: bfan.link/rituallust
- Official video (YouTube): darkTunes Music Group
- Official site: whiteritual.fr
Last updated: November 9, 2025.
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