faSade Confronted the Cold Truth with Retro Synthwave Protest in ‘My America’

It’s a tragedy that My America by faSade is as relevant and essential now as it was when it was first released seven years ago. We sometimes fool ourselves into believing we live in a progressive society; the poignancy of this retro synthwave protest track dismantles that illusion with unflinching clarity. By lending the playful timbre of polyphonic synths and splicing them with an 80s-esque kinetically euphoric beat, faSade used aural ecstasy to illuminate the bleak reality of how migrants are exploited, demonised, detained and deported in the cold light of day. Through the conviction of New Order and Human League-reminiscent vocals, which relay irrefutable, inexcusable facts with darkwave drama, it becomes impossible to turn away from the truth, at least for the four minutes the official music video demands your attention. The video, which has surpassed 12,000 views on YouTube, features authentic footage from New York City protests against anti-immigrant policies, a visual counterpart as raw and resolute as the track itself. Boston-based faSade created My America during a politically charged period, driven by the belief that music has the rare ability to shift perspectives in ways speeches never could. With a career rooted in activism and art, faSade […]

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