Federale gives dark desire a danceable pulse with latest release “A Strange Vice”

Federale slips into the shadows with “A Strange Vice,” a haunting goth pop song about temptation, fixation, and the seductive habits we know are not good for us. Hegna’s rich baritone brings a dark crooner weight that calls to mind Peter Murphy and Dave Gahan, while garage rock grit keeps the song grounded. A shimmering ’80s new wave energy slowly lifts the mood, building into a goth rock anthem with a surprisingly buoyant pulse. On “A Strange Vice,” Federale makes darkness sound stylish, lively, and danceable.