Kat Von D’s Disco Goth Song ‘Illusion’ + Second Album Details

Kat Von D has released a new disco goth song titled “Illusion” and revealed her second full-length studio album, My Side of the Mountain.

The renowned tattoo artist and makeup guru shifted her career focus to music at the beginning of this decade. She shared her debut album, Love Made Me Do It, in August of 2021.

Nearly three years later, she’s back with “Illusion,” a dramatic, synth-pop track reflecting on a previous relationship. This marks the third single from the album, following “Vampire Love” and “Dead.”

The music video for “Illusion” was filmed in a meadow in Vevay, Indiana, which is Von D’s hometown. In the video, she can be seen prancing around the field on a bright day, dressed in attire reminiscent of a witch. The contrast between her dark outfit and the vibrant setting symbolically represents the conflicting emotions that arise after a relationship ends.

In late 2023, Von D returned to Christianity and has since defended her dark aesthetic. She asserts, “There’s no dress code to be a Christian.”

My Side of the Mountain, the follow-up to Love Made Me Do It, will be available on Sept. 20. The album features guest appearances from Arch Enemy’s Alissa White-Gluz and Ferras. Fans can pre-order or pre-save the record now.

“My Side of the Mountain is a love letter for all of the hopeless romantics, the outsiders, and lonely hearts trying to find their place in this cold and divisive world. When I was a kid, I read the 1959 novel My Side of the Mountain and related deeply to the little boy who ran away from home only to find comfort in isolation, self-reflection, and self-reliance in the wilderness,” Von D revealed in a press release.

She continued, “There’s a comfort in dreaming of escapism, sure. But this album isn’t about that. It’s about confronting the shit we don’t want to face, accepting the things we can’t control, and fighting for the things that matter. This album is about my side of the argument. My side of the bed. My side of the line drawn in the sand. My side of the mountain. And I hope it makes others who feel the same, a little less alone in this world.”

Check out the video for “Illusion” and find more details about the album below.

Kat Von D, ‘Illusion’

Kat Von D, My Side of the Mountain Album Art + Track List