Chrissy Costanza’s newest single “Perfect Crime” captures what it means to keep our feelings buried so deep that it stabs us in the back. A hypnotizing blend of rock and pop, this dark-tinged single is brimming with intense percussion and an undercurrent of that classic 2000s era punk rock with its confessional-style lyrics. Sometimes, we might think it’s easier to go it alone, letting everybody believe that we’re fine– but Costanza illustrates how that deep-set suffering is the perfect crime to commit against ourselves. After all, it’s a crime that leaves no body behind, no evidence or crime scene; all that dies is who we are inside. With vivid imagery and powerful vocals, “Perfect Crime” is a fiery combination of everything that makes rock and pop so brilliantly potent when working together.
The style of rock in “Perfect Crime” is very nostalgic for me, and it might be for you as well if you grew up listening to punk rock in the early to mid 2000s. There’s something about the crashing together of fervent percussion and emotional lyrics that makes the punk rock and pop rock genres so singular against other music types. “Perfect Crime” is no exception, as listeners are very quickly introduced to how hot-blooded this single is going to get. The introduction is slower, a little more temperate, but the climb comes fast as the pre-chorus begins. The chorus comes with a torrent of percussion, an energy that continues throughout the track. An electric guitar follows along, blending with the percussion to make that signature pop rock soundscape in its intensity. During the verses, the instrumentals ebb and flow in with the lyrics to mirror their meanings, calming right before the storm hits again in the chorus. I found it a poetic way to represent how our own emotions do the same, especially when we’re hurting internally; we put up this calm front, but know that the waves are going to crash soon. The lyrics, too, are passionate; Costanza sings, “it’s the perfect crime to die / inside while alive”, which I feel is such an evocative line and the perfect way to sum up this track. “Perfect Crime” is all about leaving behind no clues, and living while you’re dying is one of those ways to do it. Impassioned, while painting a very important topic, “Perfect Crime” is a song whose intensities speak to the emotional storms we weather when we ignore how important it is to reach out for help, and admitting that we’re in pain.
The lead vocalist of the band Against the Current, singer-songwriter Chrissy Costanza’s vocals have been listened to by billions of people worldwide. In 2017, the band recorded their hit single “Legends Never Die” for the 2017 League of Legends World Championship, a track which now has over 630 million streams only on Spotify. Costanza has now embarked on her solo project, which began with her debut solo that released mid 2024, entitled “7 Minutes in Hell”. This was later followed by a couple more singles and her debut EP “VII”. With soundscapes defined by the pop rock and punk rock genres, both her vocals and songwriting have a biting edge to them that elicit listeners’ driving emotions. “Perfect Crime” is Costanza’s latest release, and the perfect single to close a year filled with release upon release for her. She’s also on tour, so you should definitely pick up a ticket if you’re in the area. In the meantime, give her discography a good listen– and if you enjoyed that, consider visiting Against the Current’s, too, to get more of Costanza’s brilliant songwriting and vocals!
Written By Alexa Leung
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