Dessa – Camelot

Dessa’s latest song “Camelot” came out last week on Doomtree Records. “Camelot” is the Side B of her new two-song 7” record, slated for physical release on November 4th, 2025. Today the music video is released.

“Camelot” calls attention to the irreconcilability of two facets of the national self-concept: a) America is a miraculous shining city on a hill; and b) the neighbors are dangerous and crazy. The song doesn’t scold or preach, which was important to Dessa who says, “I hate being lectured. I assume most listeners do too. This song doesn’t aim to teach anybody anything—I think most of us know better already. It’s about trying to rally the nerve to act on our best impulses.”

Dessa produced the beat for “Camelot” with additional production from Lazerbeak (Lizzo, Doja Cat) and Andy Thompson (Taylor Swift, Celine Dion). The accompanying live-action lyric was created by Adam Dunn (Emmy-Award winning motion designer, part of the Oscar-winning team on Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse).  Jake Luck designed the artwork for the project; the cover photo was shot by photographer Athel Rogers in a studio just outside Washington, D.C.

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