Haute Feels Shares a Caustic Sense of Humor in “Pain Is Super Fun”
Haute Feels (pronounced hot feels) is a dynamic duo that emerged from Spokane, Washington, and moved to California to pursue their musical aspirations. With extensive touring experience, Carmen Jane and Bennett Lee Suede blend their talents to create a distinctive sound in the nu-pop alternative scene. Carmen’s powerful vocals cut through the mix with emotional clarity, while Bennett’s production balances elegance and chaos. Their music spans heartfelt ballads and energetic anthems, drawing influences from Linkin Park, Ariana Grande, and Limp Bizkit to give us something really eclectic and rich.
And speaking of eclectic, if you want to grasp what Haute Feels is all about, look no further than their newest single/music video release, “Pain is Super Fun,” a song all about dealing with pain and trauma in a society that teaches us expediency while constraining empathy and meaningful betterment.
“Bennett coined the phrase ‘Pain is Super Fun’ from a sarcastic expression he uses often. When someone shares their woes with him, he’ll often respond with something like, ‘That’s super fun,’ or ‘That’s what you love’—with tongue firmly in cheek. One day, a light bulb turned on. The ironic, playful, yet emotionally complex nature of it sparked the idea for the song.” — Haute Feels.
“Pain is Super Fun” begins with this very slow and methodical beat that proves to be easily hypnotic. This compounded with the continuous hook, the song proves to be as catchy as it is unconventional in most other regards, a true example of the nu pop badge that the band proudly wears, injecting it also with some not-so-subtle rock influences via a sneaky little guitar riff that pops up in the later parts of the track.
The music video for the track has a clear, surreal, dream-like quality, where all kinds of totally unpredictable things happen in a house one after the other. The video is a vibrant testament to Haute Feels’ artistic flair, featuring four meticulously choreographed single-shot scenes that capture the chaotic essence of emotional turmoil. With surreal and absurd visuals, ranging from the discomfort of leg waxing to the stark reality of self-inflicted wounds, reflecting the multifaceted nature of pain.
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