Director: Genevieve Andrews.
Director of Photography: Dan Debrey.
Producer: Ilias Kyriakides.
Photography by Lucy Andrews
Text by Mariana González.
D’Arcy pairs reverb-soaked alternative rock with raw visual storytelling in “XTC,” exploring the fragile boundary where late-night attraction turns into danger. Behind its dream-pop atmospheric textures lies a music video that builds a world of physical attraction only to shatter it with a jarring, blood-stained final act.
The night can be a time to let go and lose control. In the music video for “XTC,” D’Arcy moves between these possibilities through a story in which attraction, desire, and danger eventually come together. Directed by Genevieve Andrews, the video follows two women through intimate encounters, party scenes, and moments of tension that lead to an unexpected, even more unsettling ending.
“XTC” blends alternative music, indie rock, and contemporary dream pop with carefully crafted atmospheric textures that create an intimate, immersive feeling. The instrumentation combines the melancholy and power of reverb-drenched electric guitars, a deep bass that drives the pulse, and a precise yet subtle drumbeat. D’Arcy’s vocals feel...