Cyndi Thomson unveils a stunning, emotional visual for her slow-burning single “Black Celica,” featuring Grammy-nominated artist Ashley Monroe. Co-directed by Zack Knudsen and Kate Clark, the video beautifully mirrors the heartache and tenderness at the song’s core, blending cinematic imagery with raw vulnerability.
Shot entirely outdoors during the golden hour, the video intertwines two parallel narratives — Thomson and Monroe performing together in a windswept field, and a young couple reliving the beauty and heartbreak of first love. The couple’s story is brought to life by Thomson’s real-life daughter, Bella Goodman, adding another layer of intimacy and truth to the performance.
“Watching my daughter bring this story to life onscreen added a whole new layer of meaning,” shares Thomson. “This song is about love that stays with you — even when it’s long gone — and Bella and our team captured that beautifully.”
Written by Cyndi Thomson, Ashley Monroe, and Mikey Reaves, and produced by Paul Sikes, “Black Celica” is a standout track from Thomson’s recent EP Acres of Diamonds, released in May. The song’s hushed melody and vivid storytelling — with imagery of rainy roads, late-night drives, and champagne under the stars — evoke the lasting ache of a love that never truly fades.
The “Black Celica” video doesn’t rely on grand gestures or flashy effects; instead, it revels in honesty. With soft light, quiet emotion, and a sense of timeless reflection, it captures what remains long after the car stops and the memory fades — the feeling of love that endures.