By Tanvi Shah

Another astrological moment, another release from Wyn & the White Light. “White Noise,” the latest single from their upcoming album, Luck, will be the band’s debut music video, and you get to watch it and learn more about it here, first!

The video starts with the roman numeral 6 — VI, and I got the inside scoop that this video isn’t the only video that will represent a song on the album. In fact, “there’s a visual component for every song and there’s a whole film (Yes, a film!) for the album. ‘White Noise’ represents the sixth chapter of the film.” 

“The album really has taken me for a journey — I could always feel there was a visual component,” reflected Wyn. Since you now know there’s a film for Luck, you also get to know the basic concept behind the film: every song represents a room in a house. “White Noise” represents a living room, which in this video is set in Wyn’s living room. Wyn always knew that her home was the right choice for this film and now the song and the album hits “even closer to home.”

Inspired by the disillusionment of the world, of people, and Wyn’s own fears about her autoimmune disease Wyn wrote “White Noise” in 2 days on a guitalele (paid for by her fans, including me) in Italy. The video alternates between black and white and color, as part of director Nathan Seller’s vision. “The first verse of the song is more black and white where I’m questioning everything, but still have a bit of hope. In the second verse, there is no hope left, which is why it’s hazier; to indicate feeling more clouds, static, and intensity. The video makes me think of the words I’m saying.” The difference between the chorus and the verses with the use of color is so powerful. The use of color made me feel the lyrics in the chorus more, especially the line “But I made this bed so I lay in it.” 

In addition to visual elements, the video incorporates audio at its bookends starting with an audio clip of Wyn and her brother talking about Santa when they were kids. The video ends with a voicemail that Wyn’s grandmother, Ann Boyer, left reminding her that she loves her and says that she’s sorry for the hard times that Wyn was going through at the time.

When people watch this video, Wyn wants people to feel empowered. “I want them to feel comfortable emoting. I love that we were in my living room expressing anger; it’s taken me a while to feel safe expressing anger, especially as a woman. I want them to see three women expressing their anger and feel safe that they can too.”

Still from the video by Nathan Sellers

Making a music video for “White Noise” has been a different experience for Wyn this time around with her band. “I feel more confident in my artistry now, and the team feels my vision. It opens up a new world of the songs painted through film and is an extension of myself and an expansive experience of the album that I am sharing with society. My main takeaway from the music video is trusting my team and the process while we were filming.” The amazing team consisted of Nathan, Colin, Lucia, Heidi, and Wyn, and as someone who’s watched this video many times, the team brought the song to life in a unique way.

When Wyn first saw the music video, she felt excited. “That’s me, that’s my band! I don’t often get to watch us play as a band (because I’m usually playing at the same time). I felt like I could see and feel our growth as a band with our collective energy working together. Seeing this from an outside perspective was special.”

Watch the official video for “White Noise” here and follow Wyn & the White Light for more music updates!