VRSTY Neon - Song and Video Review

Review by Karyssa leigh

VRSTY is a genre all of their own. Brought to you from, none other than, New York, these boys mix two
unlikely genres and make it work so well. Taking inspiration from R&B, post hardcore, and metalcore,
these boys have created something for the fans of Issues, Slaves, and Dance Gavin Dance with their own
twist.
The song “Neon” incorporates R&B beats and clean vocals, metalcore screams and breakdowns, post
hardcore rhythms, and a tinge of electronic integration. This single is a song about the struggle of
coming out of a dark place, being depressed and suicidal, but cutting out the toxic people from your life
and allowing yourself to rise from the ashes and to get better; to learn how to love yourself and put
yourself first. The message of the song is that of self-worth and self-empowerment.
The music video is shot in a dark ally, that has a mysterious vibe to it. The way it was shot and edited
also adds a nostalgic VHS feel too it. The static, the light glares, and the blue tones, all offer a very 80s
vibe, yet keeping it current with the song and the location and the outfit. It feels like you’re watching an
old home video that was shot in 2018, not short of the time stamp and the “PLAY” in the bottom left of
the screen.
All in all, praise be with the guys in VRSTY for putting out a solid track and an eye catching music video.