CORVYX + JOEY DEAN: INTERVIEW

by pankhuri bhutani

photo courtesy of corvyx and joey dean

photo courtesy of corvyx and joey dean

After successfully collaborating on their covers of Christina Aguilera and A Great Big World’s “Fall On Me” and Lord Huron’s “The Night We Met” respectively, queer couple and independent recording artists Corvyx and Joey Dean are back again with a completely alluring rendition of Miley Cyrus’ “Night Crawling” featuring Billy Idol off of her wildly successful new album Plastic Hearts. 

This iconic release marks their third collaboration. The track which was released on January 21st (Corvyx’s birthday) has already amassed over twelve thousand listeners in just a span of over two weeks.

We recently caught up with the talented Corvyx and Joey Dean in order to discuss some insights into the making of the track as well as what fans can expect from their upcoming collaborations.

Hi there, thank you for joining us on Unclear! Let me start by talking about your recent cover of Miley Cyrus’ “Night Crawling.” How did the idea of covering this track initially come into existence?

Corvyx: “Actually, we decided to film an album reaction to Miley’s newest record ‘Plastic Hearts’ on my YouTube channel and the response to the video was overwhelming. Additionally, we both genuinely loved most of the album and a few tracks were practically begging to be covered. We asked the viewers of the reaction video if they’d want to see a collaboration from the album and our decision was clear. This new era of Miley spoke to our musical taste as we both love the sonic qualities and and nostalgia associated with the 80s and 90s. The rock and roll high energy of ‘Night Crawling’ was exactly what we were looking for, as this was our third collaboration and the previous two (‘Fall on Me’ and ‘The Night We Met’) explored the emotional, vulnerable side to our music.”

Kindly walk us through the creative process behind the song. Did you face any sort of challenges during the production stage of the track?

Joey: “We knew we wanted to keep the energy Miley and Billy Idol originally created for this track and push it even further into the depths of synthwave, 80s nostalgia with a bit of contemporary flare. It may seem easy to create productions that emulate the same energy as the original, but it could actually sometimes be more challenging than changing the production entirely because you have to navigate paying homage to the original vibe and energy of the track and still give it your own spin. We knew where we wanted to take this. We thought ‘The Lost Boys,’ but 2021.”

This marks your third collaboration together. How would you describe the overall experience working with each other like?

Corvyx: “Joey and I practically share a brain. We spitball ideas off each other easily and we’re both MOSTLY willing to compromise on any artistic decisions that need to be made... (Ok, fine. I am usually the one that’s a bit more of a stubborn control freak), but in the end we always wind up loving what we create together. Every project we have worked on together has been received incredibly well by our supporters and strangers alike, and that always helps to make our decisions to collaborate even easier.”

If you both could describe your music in one word, what word might you choose?

Corvyx: “Ethereal.”

Joey Dean: “Nostalgic.”

Where do you draw your major musical influences from? If given an opportunity, who would you like to collaborate with in the future?

Joey: “We both draw from many genres and eras of music. Many of our sonic qualities and visual references/aesthetics can be traced back to the 80s, 90s, and mid 2000s with a futuristic cross section. Future collaborations? I would sever his limbs to collaborate with Lady Gaga and ironically, Miley Cyrus. Corvyx would sacrifice 7 virgins and a goat to create with the likes of Sia, P!nk, and/or Maria Brink (of In This Moment).”

What are the top three things on your bucket list regarding 2021?

Corvyx: “1.) 100K YouTube subscribers. 2.) Original music. 3.) New creative collaborations.”

Joey Dean: “1.) Releasing bangers. 2.) Killer visuals. 3.) Performing live (even if virtual).”

Q7) How are you coping up with the current unfortunate pandemic? Is there anything you are presently doing in order to maintain your creativity?

Corvyx: “We have both accepted that this could be our way of living for quite some time and the only thing to do is learn to work and live through it. Having an incredible group of people that support us virtually has made this weird, stagnant time much more bearable. Joey had to adjust a bit more than I had to because most of his career had taken place touring and performing at venues prior to the pandemic Most of my career as CORVYX had been established virtually and on my YouTube channel, so Miss Rona didn’t affect me too harshly (which I’m grateful for!). We have maintained creativity through the same outlets that inspire us all; other artists, films, books, living and experiencing life, and trying to make our younger selves proud.”

What’s next for you two? Is there anything that you would like to hint your fans regarding your upcoming projects?

Joey: “We always have ideas that endlessly fill our heads and eventually come to fruition. And the ideas we have for this year are BIG. Expect new music. New visuals. More collaborations. And live(ish) performances... possibly together. ;-)”

Lastly, is there any message that you wish to convey to your supporters from all around the world?

Corvyx: “Keep questioning the world around you and may that curiosity keep the embers of inspiration burning through even the strangest of times. Stay honest, humble, kind, and always listen to your guts. And one more thing: thank you.”