Luna Morgenstern invites listeners to the emotional depths of ‘Heartbreak Hotel’
Luna Morgenstern image via Anna van der Velde
Luna Morgenstern releases the title track of her new EP, heartbreak hotel, alongside a stunning music video that captures the raw beauty of Iceland’s landscapes.
The single, ‘heartbreak hotel,’ serves as the emotional centerpiece of the EP, blending biographical storytelling with late ’90s rave and early ’00s club influences. Luna’s ethereal vocals glide over warm synths and nostalgic breakbeats, creating a poignant soundscape that mirrors the heartbreak and grief at the song’s core. Directed by Anna van der Velde, the accompanying video brings this emotional journey to life through striking visuals of glaciers, black sand beaches, and volcanic terrain, perfectly complementing the song’s theme of navigating the stages of separation.
Discussing the video, Luna shared:
“For these visuals, I partnered up with Anna Van der Velde… We flew all the way to Iceland, travelled the island in a rental car and shot as we went. We were shooting in freezing cold and windy conditions – it felt like a transformative experience. In a way, I was able to relive some of the pain in a physical way and could let go of it.”
‘Heartbreak Hotel’ is available now on your favorite streaming service.
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