“Impeccable” is the fifth single to make its way out from Calva Louise‘s new album “Edge Of The Abyss“. Like its predecessors, that song features a music video directed by alternative metal band’s vocalist/guitarist Jessica Allanic. This video also continues the storyline found in the previously released video for “W.T.F.“. Allanic stated:
“‘Impeccable‘ tells the story of a young man called Jonnie, who after being deadly poisoned has no other choice but to act with impeccability in order to survive. For this, he will have to follow his double into another world, the Fractalworld, or death will strike him with certainty.
Jonnie will have to quickly understand who his double is, as well as cross over the threshold to overcome his fate.
‘Impeccable‘ is the direct sequel of ‘WTF‘, where the main character Louise has her first encounter with her double.”
“Edge Of The Abyss” will be out on July 11th through Mascot Records.
If the edge of reality had a soundtrack, Calva Louise just wrote it. With new single Impeccable, the genre-fluid powerhouse returns to their ever-expanding multiverse — where punk fury, metallic riffs and electronic chaos crash into each other under a sci-fi sun. Dropped ahead of their third studio album, Edge Of The Abyss (due 11 July via Mascot Records), Impeccable is a blistering assault on the senses and the next instalment in the band’s dense, high-concept mythology. The track was co-produced with Pendulum’s Gareth McGrillen and arrives alongside a visually arresting video directed — once again — by vocalist/guitarist and polymath Jess Allanic, whose VFX-laced visions continue to evolve with every release.
Set in 1994, Impeccable picks up where earlier single W.T.F. left off, introducing Jonnie — a young man poisoned by an unknown force and forced to chase his own doppelgänger into a parallel dimension, the Fractalworld, to survive. “He has to follow his double into another world,” the band explains, “or death will strike him. Jonnie will have to quickly understand who his double is and cross over the threshold to overcome his fate.” Allanic adds: “It’s about that feeling of powerlessness that occurs when we’re in situations beyond our control.”
If the lyrics echo myth and mortality — “I follow you anywhere you go… He said to the abyss, on the edge of life” — the soundscape is anything but restrained. Impeccable blasts forward with pulverising riffs, mechanical beats, and ghostly synths that channel the chaos of living life on the brink — which, as the band would tell you, is exactly how Calva Louise came to be.
The story of Calva Louise is one of radical resilience. A global band forged in the DIY flames of the UK rock circuit, their roots stretch from Guarenas, Venezuela (Allanic), to Rouen, France (bassist Alizon Taho), to New Zealand (drummer Ben Parker). Their musical fusion is the result of cultural displacement, personal risk, and unwavering willpower.
Jess grew up under the weight of Venezuela’s socio-economic collapse. By 16, she made the move alone to France, living in a convent — where she was told off by nuns for playing System of a Down in her room — and meeting Taho in the process. The two took a gamble, moving to the UK with limited English, minimal money, and no connections. “I had one suitcase and my guitar,” she recalls. “I emigrated twice. This hurts a little less because this is where I want to be. I have nowhere to go back to.”
The early years were filled with squats, sofa-surfing, exploitative gigs, and low-budget hotels with rats. But out of that chaos came an unshakeable band identity, one that would soon take them from local gigs to Download, 2000Trees, Reading & Leeds (headlining the BBC Introducing stage), and beyond.
Edge Of The Abyss is not just a record — it’s the next chapter in a sprawling sci-fi concept album that threads together songs, characters and timelines. Every track unveils new revelations and raises fresh existential questions: What are these doubles that haunt us? Why do they follow us? And what do they want?
Past singles Lo Que Vale, Aimless, Under The Skin, and La Corriente have each pushed deeper into this narrative dimension. Through Jess Allanic’s visual direction, the music videos tie together into a cinematic universe that reflects — and distorts — reality.
“Our album is called Edge of the Abyss because that’s how we live,” says Allanic. “One misstep and everything could fall apart.” Yet despite the dystopian themes, the band’s philosophy remains one of empowerment. “Our willpower never dies. It’s been hard learning every day, but look at our friendship. We say that it’s like the path of the warrior.”
And that warrior spirit continues this summer. Calva Louise return to 2000Trees Festival on 12th July, where their raw energy and visual ferocity will no doubt spark one of the weekend’s most unmissable sets. With Edge Of The Abyss arriving the day before, festivalgoers will be among the first to witness the next phase of this daring rock odyssey.
The already-expansive world of Calva Louise is growing even more! Their new album ‘Edge of the Abyss’, comes out on July 11th via Mascot Records. This one-of-a-kind band found each other from opposite corners of the world and has combined influences and experiences to create a myriad of captivating threads entwined into their existence. Metal, punk, electronica, and art rock weave through grandiose narratives and cinematic storytelling with a mind-blowing visual delivery on the new album. They built an impressive DIY spirit and formidable reputation on the UK live circuit through performances at Download, 2000Trees, a headline performance on the BBC Introducing Stage at Reading and Leeds festival, as well as tours with Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Razorlight, Boston Manor, and Bloodywood. We spoke to the trio recently, learning more about who Calva Louise are, how they have reached this point, the new album, the work that has gone into it, and so much more.
Ben Parker and Alizon Taho from the electrifying Calva Louise join Damian to discuss the ongoing narrative linking their current run of music videos including the transport of vocalist Jess Allanic’s computer on tour enabling her to work on the music videos herself. Ben and Alizon delve into the creative journey behind the visuals of their videos, their experience touring the US, and share some memorable tales from the road.
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Translated into English as ‘What is Worth’, the song delves into the human psyche and our personal perception. Paying homage to singer-guitarist Jess Allanic’s Venezuelan roots, the lyrics are sung in Spanish, as with the band’s 2024 single ‘La Corriente’.
I was there for Calva Louise though and that made me very happy. I love this band and can see big things in their future. Especially when they look so at home on a stage of this size. Considering the last time I saw them play was at the tiny venue, Omeara in 2024, they have come a long way already and you can tell that they impress a lot of people here.
Tracks like W.T.F., Third Class Citizen, Aimless, and the brand-new Tunnel Vision sound incredible and nothing is lost in a venue of this size. It turns out that Calva Louise’s music is made for places like this, and their energy is mightily infectious.
Carry on this way, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them headlining this venue in years to come. They leave to resounding cheers and shouts having made a ton of new fans.
Calva Louise’s performance not only kept the crowd energised, but also solidified their reputation as a formidable live act. Their ability to blend diverse musical influences into a cohesive and compelling show left a lasting impression on all in attendance.
Having been big fans of London based international band Calva Louise‘s colossal soaring metal inspired sounds for a number of years, we’ve been loving the recent run of cinematic sci-fi inspired singles. Set in the alternative universe laid out in previous singles ‘La Corriente‘ and ‘Under The Skin‘, latest single ‘WTF‘ showcases front woman Jess Allanic’s fierce vocal with an immense power, showcasing the band’s innovative creativity; an evocative fusion of fantastical fiction with a searing sense of urgency.
Calva Louise burst into 2025 with the release of their relentlessly captivating new single, ‘WTF. ‘ The song delves further into their own cinematic universe.Fresh from a breakout performance at Shiprocked Festival last week alongside the likes of Parkway Drive, Nothing More, The Ghost Inside, Kid Kapichi and more, they’re setting the start of the year alight with the new single produced by Pendulum’s Gareth McGrillen along with Mazare and Calva Louise’ Jess Allanic.The video is set in January 1994, and ‘WTF’ introduces the protagonist, Louise, who is experiencing bizarre happenings inside her home. Set in the universe laid out in their previous singles, Louise encounters a feeling of dread signalling danger: someone is inside her home and stalking her.She catches glimpses of what has been stalking her: an uncanny version of herself, her “double.” We follow her as terror and courage take hold as she experiences a glitch through reality: the real world is not what she had been told. Aligning herself with those circumstances, she voluntarily accepts contact with her double, exclaiming, “WTF!”Talking about the song, Jess Allanic says, “‘WTF’ is about that feeling of powerlessness that occurs when we are in situations beyond our control. Even being stoic or positive is not enough to withstand and face the challenges thrown at us, but at the same time, we don’t want to completely give up. The song deals with that limbo of falling apart while not wanting to succumb to nihilism. It’s an angry cry at whatever forces are listening, asking: “WTF am I meant to do"
811) NOIZZE UKFebruary 10, 2025 by| Dan Hillier |FEATURES
Calva Louise - "La Corriente" “La Corriente” is U.K. trio Calva Louise’s second electro-spiked, retro-futuristic banger of the year, though it crunches just a touch heavier than their April-released “Under the Skin.”
That’s in part due to swapping out the earlier single’s classical piano flurries in favor of a more furiously groove-swerved, post-PM5K nu-dustrial aesthetic. Likewise, guitarist-vocalist Jess Allanic’s seething, Spanish language take down of an ass-kissing social vampire truly comes in for the kill.
739) https://www.kerrang.com/this-song-for-me-is-regaining-that-power-back-listen-to-calva-louises-new-single-la-corriente June 20, 2024 Words: Emily Carter Photo: Henry Calvert Fresh from this weekend’s Download Festival, Calva Louise have just unveiled a brand-new single. Entitled La Corriente (‘the current’ in Spanish), the song arrives in the midst of a busy touring schedule for the trio, and hears them adding a suitably raging banger into the setlist. “La Corriente is about escaping prefabricated opinions and judgments, affecting our perception of self,” reveals Jess Allanic.
722) https://www.mascotlabelgroup.com/blogs/news/new-signing-calva-louise-unleashes-new-track-and-video-under-the-skinUnder The Skin follows a complex Sci-Fi narrative and is the introduction of a conceptual storyline about the characters and their counterparts called the Doubles. Talking about the song, Allanic says, "The lyrics deal with the obstacles that arise between them as one is looking for freedom and the other is looking to perpetuate their consciousness, but the expectations are not the same for both sides."
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"The set was fantastic at storytelling, giving us a brief glimpse of the Calva Louise of the past, present, and future. Crowd favorites “Euphoric” and “Belicoso” opened us up for a vibrant, fast-flowing set punctuated by monologues from Allanic that added substance to the creative experiences the band was drawing on. Finally hearing “Camino” live was mind-blowing, as we shifted gear into a newer, heavier sound with the latest tracks “Third Class Citizen” and “The Feast Is Over”.
By the time we reached “Oportunista,” the crowd was at fever pitch. There was a palpable sense of how lucky we were to see this band in such an intimate venue, as the next time theyreturn to this city, we guarantee it will be on a much bigger stage."
695) Leftlion by Izzy Morris - Gig Review: Calva Louise at The Bodega - June 2, 2023
"Frontwoman Jess is a force to be reckoned with. I am in awe of both her ferocious vocals, and her gorgeous tone in other, less biting places. She has the stage presence of a true rock star minus all the arrogance, being incredibly humble in between songs, making sure to show her gratitude towards their audience for all of the support.
Fans of the band should be incredibly excited for what’s to come, and fans that are only just hopping on this sci-fi metal core bandwagon are joining us at a great time."
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693) Noizzeby Elliot Grimmie | Dan Hillier |FEATURES - April 23, 2023
“Oportunista is about facing the mistreatment of those who pretend to help when in reality they seek their own benefit.” Calva Louise continue their blistering foray into the world of heavier music, lashing out at all the fake friends and two faced people, the backstabbers who have nothing but their own self interest at heart. Chugging riffs and pounding drums make up the bulk of the track here, with a Final Fantasy soundtrack style keyboard melody making an appearance mid track. The song is angry, without sacrificing its more melodic moments that allow room for the music to ebb and flow between all out rage and tension building. This track doesn’t tie in as directly to the story Calva Louise have been weaving with previous releases ‘Third Class Citizen’ and ‘Feast Is Over’, but it does still serve as a key track in the bands musical evolution, in their career evolving through punk and indie-rock elements, to incorporating progressive and synth elements until this new era, where they combine all of this into hardcore and metalcore tinged bangers, Calva Louise are soaring to new heights, propelled by their own incredible ability to master all kinds of sounds and fuse it into something only they could create. – Elliot Grimmie
"Very good clean vocals and insane harsh vocals. Calva Louise released two new singles for an upcoming album and that should be a real banger, can’t wait to hear it."
"Calva Louise are returning to Nottingham in May for a simply unmissable performance at Bodega. Their eclectic blend of indie, alternative and punk translates into a mind-blowing blast of energy for any audience member. Their high-octane, electrifying spirit is extremely gripping, with powerful wild screams from vocalist Jess Allanic, bulky synths and ferocious drumbeats ripping through the room. A particular favourite of mine was actually Feast is Over, a track that was released four days before their performance. Moving between devastating cries of ‘F*** YOU!’ and delicious harmonies, this track offered a vengeful sense of catharsis against people who treat others with no respect."
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687) Noizze by Elliot Grimmie | Dan Hillier |FEATURES - January 23, 2023
"For the band to have taken such a huge leap in their sound and hit the ground running, you’d think this was the style of music they’ve been putting out from the get go. Only time will tell the plethora of sounds this band may yet be capable of, and we await with bated breath to see what one of the UK’s most exciting young bands will do next."
"Calva Louise have been one of my favourite bands for about two years now. I fell in love with their fusion of culture and music, something that isn’t seen much in rock music. This track takes this fusion and makes a fire. It’s angry, purposeful, and political. On top of that, they situate this angst within a dystopian storyboard, marking how deeply backward society is on the issue of migration and acceptance. They’re an extremely talented group: they create such meaningful music whilst pairing it with the art of film and special effects. I look forward to the next opportunity I have to see the band live and discover whether they have found a way to include all of their endless talents into their live performances."
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