Semiah, an artist known for her unique blend of electro-pop and punk music, has released her latest single, Withdrawals, a powerful anthem about love gone wrong. The track, co-produced with Montreal-based collaborator Teleh0rn, blends traditional Haudenosaunee vocal techniques with cutting-edge metallic elements, creating a sound that is both innovative and emotionally charged.
The accompanying music video, which Semiah took full creative control over—producing, directing, co-choreographing, co-editing, and designing the wardrobe—features a dramatic sword fight sequence inspired by anime and martial arts films. In the video, Semiah and her collaborators emerge as warrior-like characters, with a punk edge that reflects the song’s rebellious themes. The video’s visual storytelling draws on Indigenous cultural influences and is infused with a warrior spirit, embodied by characters like the villain Montana Summers and spies played by Katie Couchie and Kali Kennedy.
Semiah, a seasoned performer with a distinctive stage presence, continues to captivate audiences with her magnetic energy. Whether she’s performing solo in intimate venues or gracing the stage with a full ensemble, her ability to blend vulnerability with fierce confidence has made her a standout artist. With Withdrawals, she not only delivers a catchy, genre-blurring track but also crafts a visual narrative that hints at a much larger cinematic vision, which she hopes to expand into a feature film.
As a singer, songwriter, and visionary, Semiah’s latest release underscores her multifaceted talent and her commitment to creating music that challenges expectations while telling deeply personal stories.
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