LITTRELL Continues Sonic Cinematics with “Cycle”

Article by Tyler Hardwick
Photographs courtesy of LITTRELL

It’s dark, dangerous, and uncomfortable… as good art should be.

Indianapolis dark pop duo, LITTRELL, have unveiled the latest music video in their Public Love visual album. As with previous singles, Shark Week, Dirty, and Streams, Cycle brings with it cinematic storytelling and sonic accompaniment that would be equally at home on a silver-screen soundtrack.

Together, Lindsay Littrell and Garrett Langebartels lead the listener into the deep waters of romantic turmoil, juxtaposing claustrophobic feelings with spacious, ethereal instrumentation.

It's dark, dangerous, and uncomfortable... as good art should be.

You can exhale at the 4:53 mark.

Video Credits | Produced by Lindsay Littrell | Director, Cinematographer, Editor: Christian Barreno

As the finale to a whopping 18 tracks, Cycle feels very much like the climax of a movie — one where the protagonist is on the precipice of a decision that may be both an end and a beginning.

Symbolism defined.

It's a fitting conclusion to the emotional expedition that is Public Love, and deserving of a deep, cathartic exhale.

You did remember to exhale, right?

Although not initially presented as a single, Cycle, stood out as a personal favorite of mine — so much so that I was determined to include it on the Effort Selections | Indiana | Vapor Trails playlist earlier this year.

You can listen to the full playlist featuring LITTRELL and other Indiana favorites by following the link above or exploring the embedded Spotify player in this article.