by mariah estran
The avant-garde pop duo ÄTNA is back with a new single and video for “Weirdo.” Vocalist Inéz and drummer Demian Kappensteinm teamed up with the electrifying, techno marching bang group MEUTE. Merging their inventive sounds to create a tune that shows ultimate versatility in pop music.
The deep bass drums fill the track with power as the lyrics recite the concept of a weirdo, while MEUTE’s brass instruments crescendo over synth layers. The fusion of unconventional sounds is familiar to ÄTNA. But this collaboration represents the limitless possibilities that lie within their creative arsenal. It’s fresh documentation of how they’re expanding the pop universe to new heights.
And the music video is no exception. Directed by Philip Zeller, the duo is seen in head-to-toe matching outfits, performing in the center of an elevated platform as the marching band plays around them. With the clean use of set design — the bold fashion choices and the energetic tune are given absolute recognition.
“Weirdo” follows up the February release of the single “Tuk Tuk” with producer Solomun. Five months later, “Weirdo” has proven to be worth the wait.