For those with a penchant for soothing ambient soundscapes designed to chill and thrill at the same time – be sure to get acquainted with the emerging Melbourne duo Hopium.

This first offering from the Melbourne-based group boasts a contemporary electronic pop aesthetic set to brooding post-industrial tones reminiscent of European darkwave of the 1980s, with stripped-back moments of tender vocals and undertones that tell a Van Gogh–like story of a man who sacrifices all personal desires to win over his love interest.

Peep the music video above and keep track of Hopium’s movements on their website.