Flesh of Morning "The Devil in Me"

Austin’s minimal synth duo Flesh of Morning return with The Devil in Me, a darkly cinematic track that serves as the sonic backbone to a short horror film. Clocking in at just over three minutes, the song channels the pulsating energy of Clio, Giorgio Moroder, and Fad Gadget, blending retro synth textures with a foreboding, narrative-driven atmosphere. Its tense, driving rhythms evoke the eerie landscapes and psychological suspense that the film explores.

The accompanying short film, directed by Austin native Z.H. Williams, delves into Americana horror through the lens of 1980s satanic panic, extremist paranoia, and rural Texan landscapes. Filmed on a local farm in Elgin, Texas, the visual narrative amplifies the track’s brooding, minimal synth energy, creating a tightly interwoven audio-visual experience. Williams, a fixture in the Austin music scene with experience covering major festivals like Levitation, ACL, and SXSW, draws inspiration from 70s horror, gritty realism, and the rugged character of West Texas.

The Devil in Me stands as a concise yet immersive exploration of horror and minimal synth, merging music and film into a compelling artistic statement. With its dark textures, cinematic scope, and retro-futuristic edge, Flesh of Morning reaffirms their position as innovators in the modern synth landscape, capturing both tension and intrigue in a uniquely Texan narrative.