Jehnny Beth | Flower (Official Video)

As the singer in Savages, Jehnny Beth always came across to me like the very intense lovechild of Siouxsie Sioux and Ian Curtis. While she's carried a great deal of that intensity across into her solo career, 'Flower' suggests she's decided not only to experiment with her sound, but also to have a little fun while she's at it. In addition to releasing a solo album in April, she's also releasing a book of "graphic sex writing" (according to The Guardian) later this year, and the video to 'Flower' seems to be seeking to bridge both music, text and imagery. It's incredibly sexual, but it's not titillating. It feels powerful rather than voyeuristic and it reflects the level of confidence Jehnny Beth has as a performer. A salute is in order.