Ciao!’s ‘Vampire’ is a strange, almost unnerving piece of folktronica that doesn’t quite represent or fit itself in a particular style or genre. It’s a dark and haunting escapade, one that feels distinctively eerie and confused throughout. The second single from his forthcoming album, it narrates the story of the artist’s early battles with severe illness, treatment, and recovery. At no time during Vampire do you really feel like its about to ascend into something large, it constantly keeps you at the edge of your toes through its dark cinematic overtone. You’re shaded into this world, picturing grim black and white imagery as the minimal but expressive soundscape pervades into you.
Strange without a doubt, but majestically delivered. Far from your average folk tune, it can’t really be classified into a particular stream. Ciao!’s vocal performance is darkly evocative throughout.