The world paused in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools were out, stores were closed, tours were cancelled, and there was even an international toilet paper shortage. However, when everything came to a halt, Dead Posey found a way to keep moving forward.

“Music videos and the visual medium are such an important aspect to Dead Posey that we were crushed when hit with the reality that due to the state of the world we would be unable to shoot all the music videos we intended for our EP, Malfunction.” Reveals vocalist Danyell Souza. “However, a few months ago we did a day of filming some video content and did a few takes of performing our song ‘Parasite’ while we were at it. Thanks to that day of shooting using our manager’s camera, we had enough raw footage that we were able to edit it ourselves in iMovie & Final Cut and turn it into the official music video for ‘Parasite.’”

“Given how everything has been the last few months we were required to do everything with this video completely in-house, when we had originally planned on working with directors and other professionals for our videos. We set up a whole day of shooting, bought all the props and staged the set, rented the location and arranged lighting & camera angles (special thanks to our digital marketing manager Paul Crary for working with us on the shooting day and letting us really hone in on our vision). We are used to doing most everything ourselves with our music anyways – writing, recording, producing, mixing, mastering – so this wasn’t new to us in that regard.” She continues, “Art is created in all types of situations; in this case it was a happy accident that we could concoct a music video on a shoestring budget out of this footage. We hope you enjoy it!” (DreadMusicReview)

The married, LA-based duo originally released “Parasite” on their EP, Malfunction, with the music video following shortly after. It landed as track two on the EP and works as an upbeat yet narratively deep rock anthem. Lyrics such as “You feed like a parasite,” and “Now I’m feelin’ numb / To what I have become / I drank your poison / Swallowed the pain / I don’t know how to be / When you’re suffocating me,” outline the story of breaking free from a toxic relationship, continuing Dead Posey’s genius sonic craftsmanship.