Interviews: Noir Addiction

Noir Addiction is quickly carving out a space of their own in the dark alternative and industrial rock scene, blending seductive atmospheres, raw intensity, and cinematic visuals into something both elegant and dangerous. Formed around the creative vision of vocalist and producer Sonny Lanegan alongside longtime collaborator Nessie Zorba and drummer Roberto Catanzaro, the trio channels years of shared musical history into a sound that feels immersive, confrontational, and emotionally charged. With their striking new single “Serve Me Some Crime” and its hypnotic red-and-black visual aesthetic, Noir Addiction invites listeners into a world where obsession, temptation, and controlled chaos collide. We caught up with the band to talk about the new release, the meaning behind the music, the artwork, and what lies ahead for the project.

1. For starters, please introduce Noir Addiction to our readers - who is involved, and how did you come to be in your current lineup? 

Noir Addiction is a dark, alternative-industrial rock project built around a very specific atmosphere, something that feels equal parts decadent, obsessive, and a little dangerous. At its core, the band is a trio: Sonny Lanegan on vocals, guitars, synths, and production, Nessie Zorba on keyboards and percussion, and Roberto Catanzaro on drums. 

The project really came together in an organic way. It started from Sonny’s vision after years of working across different projects and behind the scenes, experimenting with heavier and more industrial sounds. At some point, there was a reconnection with Nessie. We had already shared a history playing together in a previous band and touring across Europe, so there was already a strong creative chemistry there.  From there, it felt natural to build something new but more intense, darker, and more immediate. When Roberto joined on drums, everything really clicked, and the lineup finally had the weight and dynamic energy we were looking for. 

So the current formation isn’t something that was put together artificially; it’s more like a reunion and an evolution at the same time. We brought our shared history, different experiences, and influences into one place, and Noir Addiction became that outlet where all those elements collide into something raw and immersive.

2. Tell us about your new single "Serve Me Some Crime" - what is the main message here, and what are your favorite 5 adjectives you'd use to describe this track? 

“Serve Me Some Crime” revolves around the idea of controlled transgression, choosing to step outside of what’s expected, even when you’re fully aware of the consequences. It’s not about rebellion for the sake of it, but about that internal pull toward something that feels more alive, more intense, even if it’s unstable. There’s a tension running through the track between restraint and release. On one side, there’s this almost rigid, everyday structure; on the other, a desire to fracture it to introduce something unpredictable, even self- destructive. The lyrics reflect that duality in a very direct way, like an inner dialogue where discipline and impulse are constantly clashing.

What we were really interested in capturing is that grey area where nothing is purely right or wrong anymore, just instinct, desire, and the need to feel something real.

If I had to describe the track in five adjectives, I’d say: seductive, confrontational, obsessive, chaotic, and ironic.

3. We like your fast-moving red-black themed video. What was it like to make this video? Did you come up with the concept together with the director? And who are those girls? 

The video for “Serve Me Some Crime” was actually a really intense but fun experience to shoot. We wanted something that felt as restless and immediate as the track itself, nothing too polished or narrative-driven, but more like a visual extension of that energy. That’s where the fast cuts, the red and black palette, and that almost claustrophobic movement come from. It’s meant to feel a bit hypnotic and slightly unhinged, like you’re inside the same headspace as the song.

We worked closely with the director, Jack Lucas Laugeni, who also edited the video. He already understood the aesthetic we were going for, something sharp and seductive… then we developed the concept together from there. It wasn’t overly storyboarded; it was more about capturing a mood and letting things evolve on set.  As for the girls in the video… they’re part of that same visual language. They’re not really “characters” in a traditional sense, more like embodiments of temptation, chaos, and that push toward crossing the line. We wanted them to feel slightly elusive and symbolic rather than literal, almost like fragments of the same obsession that runs through the track.

4. We are also very interested in the breathtaking cover artwork for this single, in case you can share a few words about this.

The artwork for “Serve Me Some Crime” actually came together in a very organic way. We found Rozi on Instagram; she was shooting these amazing photos in abandoned places, with this really raw, cinematic atmosphere that immediately resonated with us. There was something in her work that felt perfectly aligned with the mood of the track: beautiful, but also decaying and slightly unsettling.

So we reached out to her and asked if she had any images that might fit the song. She came back with a photo she had taken some time before, and it just clicked instantly; it felt like it had been made for “Serve Me Some Crime” without us even having to explain too much.

What we love about the artwork is that it captures that same tension we explore in the music: attraction and discomfort, elegance and ruin. It’s visually striking, but there’s also a sense of emptiness and mystery in it, which leaves space for interpretation. 

5. What comes next in Noir Addiction's story over the next year? 

The next year is going to be pretty intense for us. We’ve got two more singles coming out soon, which will lead into the full EP dropping in July 2026.

At the same time, we’re starting to bring everything into a live setting. We have shows lined up, and that’s a big focus for us, translating that atmosphere into something physical and immediate, where the energy can really connect with people in the room. Also, we’re already working on new material, pushing things further without losing the core identity of the project.

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