Nicole Brice
Aug 20, 2025
The latest from Vudu Sister leaves a memory as vivid as a whispered confession.
Today, I’m excited to share two songs from Vudu Sister, a gothic folk ensemble based in Providence, Rhode Island, with over two decades of performance experience. Led by French American songwriter Keith J.G. McCurdy, Vudu Sister's live sound features a rich arrangement of acoustic guitar, violin, cello, and vocals. Their music is inspired by European folk, 90s grunge, the works of H.P. Lovecraft, and the poetry and myths of classical antiquity.
Vudu Sister is Keith J.G McCurdy (Guitar, lyrics, vocals), Isabel Castellvi (Cello), and Diane O'Connor (Violin).
The first song is titled ‘Magic Powers,’ released on July 8, 2025. It begins with a haunting string arrangement, followed by some of the most soothing sounds I've heard in a long time. This romantic gothic waltz features a powerful chorus that is obsessive, and its arrangements linger in your mind long after it's finished.
In my opinion, 'Magic Powers' is a masterpiece, filled with conviction in both its lyrics and delivery. The raw quality of the song, without heavy production, makes it feel incredibly authentic—as if the artist is sitting right in front of me, expressing profound truths with nothing but strings, guitar, and voice. I highly recommend giving it a listen, and then you can thank me later.
"I wanted to write a song about falling desperately and painfully for an intoxicating, domineering matriarch; falling completely under her spell," says Vudu Sister songwriter Keith J.G McCurdy.
The second track, ‘The Valley’ (featuring Silver Rein), was released on August 7, 2025. This song blends Danny Elfman-inspired sounds with doom-metal string textures and Victorian gothic moods. It's both melancholy and surreal, and truly incredible.
‘The Valley’ strips the music down to its purest form, leaving nothing to hide behind. Every note, lyric, and breath resonates deeply, cutting straight to my heart. As the song ends, it leaves a memory as vivid as a whispered confession.
Vudu Sister’s music is a mesmerizing blend of styles draped in soul-stirring melodies that intertwine artistry and emotion. Both tracks are from the band’s upcoming fifth album, titled Adynata, which is set to be released in March 2026, so be sure to put them on your list of new music to check out now.
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