Veronica Bianqui - Victim

Los Angeles-based garage-pop artist Veronica Bianqui has today released her new single called "Victim", a compelling song about coming to terms with and breaking free from co-dependent, self-destructive behaviors that so many of us experience on a daily basis. With the growing opioid epidemic in the US and the recent untimely death of Bianqui’s sister at the age of 35, who struggled with drug addiction for years, the message means even more now than when she wrote it four years ago. Produced in collaboration with Matt Adams (of The Blank Tapes), "Victim" demonstrates Bianqui's energetic bridge between psych, garage and classic soul music. Her dynamic vocals are paired with a 60’s-inspired guitar riff creating a catchy, modern anthem. Bianqui's headstrong lyrics explore the struggle to break free from the emotional and psychological traps we impose on ourselves.

"I wrote this song when I started discovering how being emotionally co-dependent has negatively affected my life by creating a pattern of self-victimization," explains Bianqui. "Now, to me, it represents the hope for addicts to escape from their cycle of addiction. I hope it serves as inspiration for addicts and their loved ones around the world that you can put your foot down and change - that you don't have to be a victim, like my sister - and so many millions of others - unfortunately have been."

All proceeds from "Victim" will be donated to the Harm Reduction Coalition. HRC is a non-profit organization that advocates for the health and dignity of drugs users and advances harm reduction policies, practices, and programs that help people address the adverse effects of drug use including overdose, HIV, Hepatitis C, addiction and incarceration.

Listen to "Victim" below.



"Victim" is available now on Bandcamp.

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