Dani Shivers, Tijuana's emerging goth-pop princess, has given SoundDiego an exclusive preview of "Jinx," from her sophomore effort, which will be released in October. The song is almost Debbie Gibson-like but with a raw, unhinged edge to it laid over early Depeche Mode synth beats. If you were to ask Shivers, she'd describe it as “the death of innocence.”
Shivers's Twitter bio reads: “Toys, horror films, childhood, hypercuteness, dark alleys, nostalgia, night terrors, bedtime stories, witches, ghosts, death, candy, love and magic.” The "Casio Queen" from Tijuana is on a mission to save the vintage keyboard from extinction by collecting them from local flea markets – and forever memorializing its signature sounds in her songs.
“I could have a $300 keyboard or a $1,000 keyboard, or I could have my $5 keyboard, and I still have a really good song,” she says. “That’s what matters.”
You Shaffner is her real name, and she is all the way Tijuanera – born and raised. She admits to a troubled childhood, but has found sanctuary with her Casio. Shiver may offer grim lyrics but you can't help deny they are made sunshine bright by her childlike, melodic voice.
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She will perform Oct. 6 at the Waco Music and Arts Festival in Torreon, Mexico.
Dita Quiñones is a multimedia journalist with a passion for Latin alternative and hip-hop music news. In addition to SoundDiego, she contributes to Latina, FOX News Latino, Poder and HipHopDx. She is also the founder of the infamous music and politrix blog GN$F! Follow Dita on Twitter.
