There’s a restless energy driving ILIA right now. Since unveiling The Ones You Think You Own, the artist has remained in constant motion, and the latest video for “Gasoline” arrives as a compelling extension of that creative surge. A cover in theory, but in practice something far more transformative, it feels like a reclamation of space and identity.
The production is immediate and immersive. Layers of distortion and atmosphere collide with dynamic guitar work, reshaping the track into something both expansive and intimate. The tension between fragility and aggression gives the performance its edge, allowing the emotional core to remain intact while opening new sonic territory.
Visually, the video leans into a cinematic aesthetic without sacrificing authenticity. Stark imagery and heightened contrast mirror the track’s emotional volatility, creating a sensory experience that unfolds with striking precision. The pacing is deliberate, building momentum toward moments of catharsis.
ILIA’s artistry thrives in these contrasts. There’s a clear sense of discipline in the arrangements, but also a willingness to let chaos and instinct guide the performance. This duality is what makes the track resonate so strongly, bridging the gap between introspection and explosive release.
As the fourth visual from The Great Deep, “Gasoline” reinforces the EP’s cohesive yet evolving narrative. ILIA is shaping a body of work that feels immersive and ambitious, one that refuses to remain static. It’s a statement of intent from an artist clearly operating at full creative capacity.
“With ‘Gasoline,’ ILIA takes a song that already carries emotional volatility and pushes it into a darker, more cinematic space,” says Danielle Holian, publicist for Decent Music PR. “This release really showcases where he is creatively right now, fearless, guitar-forward, and visually uncompromising. After the momentum he’s built over the past year, this video feels like a defining moment for the project.”