Released on , Neon Noir is the debut solo album from Ville Valo, the former frontman of Finnish "love metal" pioneers HIM. Under the moniker VV , Valo produced a record that balances his signature gothic melancholy with 1980s synth-pop and alternative rock influences. Album Overview and Themes
The title Neon Noir reflects a juxtaposition of light and darkness, a hallmark of Valo's songwriting that he describes as a "teary mascara marathon between Robert Smith and Ozzy Osbourne". VV - Neon Noir (2023)