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A shy girl gains confidence through the reimagination of her own religion by becoming the figures she prays to– in an unlikely way.
Interview with Writer/Cinematographer
Bettina Campomanes
Born and raised in the Philippines, Valiant Vermin (aka Bettina Campomanes) is a rising star with her own signature, experimental sound. Her recent album “Singles”, Radiates its own feminine energy through a distinctive bedroom pop sound infused with electronic synths.
For the final installment of the series, Adejuyigbe delivered a clip with professional production values and a meticulously choreographed dance sequence in which, at one point, it looked as if he was shimmying up the walls of a bathroom. The video also featured, for the first time, the full version of “September,” and ,at the end of clip, the members of Earth, Wind and Fire popped up to give props to Adejuyigbe and thank him for using their tune to raise some money for charity. Bettina Campomanes - Director of Photography
Valiant Vermin, a.k.a. Bettina Campomanes, released her album Singles last June 30 on Spotify and it embraces all kinds of femininity. Channeling vintage elements and remixing this into an original modern pop ensemble, the album defies time and trend. Metaphorically sound, she uses classic objects for a reminiscent touch but comes back to present day. Perhaps it visualizes a journey of femininity in open arms–inclusive of the vulnerable, chic, stunning, and stunned.
Valiant Vermin is an artist from the Philippines. On Spotify, she describes her sound as “super-duper cute bedroom project of some city chick.” With an 80’s aesthetic, poppy beats, and a charming, feminine voice, Valiant Vermin has a discography for anyone interested in a mix between Clairo and Remi Wolf. Recently, she released her single “My Own Skin,” which features Camino 84.
Dive into some fantastic wavy summer tracks with Valiant Vermin. This artist’s hypnotizing poppy tracks pull from a host of inspirations, one of the most prevalent being flashy funky 80’s synthpop.
They channel this inspiration through the context of a modern society to create a sound that is familiar but completely unique. In our latest interview we chat about influences, nature, and tattoos.
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Pulp Homegrown features Valiant Vermin
Take Bettina Campomanes, better known as Valiant Vermin, for example. She’s established a brand of flirty and feminine electro-pop bedroom tunes. Born in the Philippines, Campomanes now resides in New York City, creating infectiously fun pop tunes in her own bedroom.