CALIFORNIA WIDOW 
DARJA VAARSI

The debut track. A California widow is a woman left behind by her husband as he heads out west in search of a better life. The intention is to send her at a later time but that never happens... Solo artist: Darja Vaarsi Personal website: https://www.californiawidowmusic.com/ Bandcamp: https://californiawidow.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaWidowOfficial/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/CaliforniaWidowOfficial E-mail: CaliforniaWidowband@gmail.com

A widow mourns the death of her lover, dedicated to Ike & Jean. California Widow is a dark desert rock duo: Darja Vaarsi & Brendan Blewett For purchase: https://californiawidow.bandcamp.com/track/howl Obscur Films | Ralph Alexander: https://vimeo.com/user83374484 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaWidowMusic/ https://instagram.com/www.CaliforniaWidowMusic Reverbnation: The Widow: https://www.instagram.com/darjavaarsi Instagram: https://www.reverbnation.com/californiawidow1 SoundCloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/thecaliforniawidow E-mail: CaliforniaWidowband@gmail.com

Originally premiering on Decibel Magazine Lyrics/Vocals/Music Video: Darja Vaarsi | California Widow decibelmagazine.com/2020/08/27/track-premiere-deeper-graves-last-transmission/ “This song originated as a cosmonaut so broken by life and love that they sought to die in the furthest reaches possible: outer space, hence the Russian element and title: ‘Last Transmission,” singer Darja Vaarsi says. “We decided to convey the story as a former cult member that has a triggering dream bringing her back to reliving the day a mass suicide occurred. Nothing is more real than feeling love, loss, or pain; you can change the characters and setting but the feelings and effects remain the same. People can do terrible things to you but then portray a different version of themselves to society, this is especially true in abusive relationships which is a topic I’ve visited before. Someone can shatter your life and go into the world with a shining beaming face, thus it’s difficult to know what the truth is, and often these invisible monsters are a burden endured alone. Speaking from personal experience, I would rather people feel angry, stand their ground, and fight back than be defeated as ultimately that’s what they want, and it’ll only destroy you. It’s been a very difficult and dark time collectively for everyone so I’m glad we were able to band together and create something that may resonate with others. This was my first time producing a music video or filming myself, it was a long-distance collaboration between a tight-knit group of artistic friends that was shot and completed last minute.” Credits: Actors: Darja Vaarsi, Sierra Collins, Glenn Gannon Directors/Camera: Darja Vaarsi (IL), Ralph Abbas(LA) Hair/Make-up: Darja Vaarsi, Paula Silva Artistry Co. Denise Blanchett

Solo artist: Darja Vaarsi Personal website: https://www.californiawidowmusic.com/ Bandcamp: https://californiawidow.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaWidowOfficial/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/CaliforniaWidowOfficial E-mail: CaliforniaWidowband@gmail.com