City Builders Unleashes Empowering Revenge Anthem, “Vengeful Spirit”
Toronto alt-pop artist City Builders returns with “Vengeful Spirit,” a powerful, spooky, and harmonically rich anthem that reclaims the narrative around heartbreak, ghosting, and female rage. Written after a fateful encounter at a Halloween party, the track captures what happens when personal pain transforms into collective empowerment.
Inspired by a conversation with another woman unknowingly dating the same emotionally unavailable man, Grace Turner (the force behind City Builders) was moved to speak up, warn her, and later channel the experience into this razor-sharp revenge pop single. What began as a warning became a war cry: a reminder of the power in women sharing their stories.
The idea for “Vengeful Spirit” sparked while Grace was on tour with MONOWHALES, sharing demos with the band on long van rides. The song caught the attention of producer Zach Zanardo and songwriter/manager Jordan Circosta, kicking off a new creative chapter for City Builders.
The final version of the track includes vocal contributions from Grace’s close friends, who gathered in her bedroom studio for a wine-fueled recording session. The ad-libs – “girls talk,” “good luck,” “I’m a vengeful spirit” – add a communal feel to the track, a chorus of women standing together.
Grace Turner shares,
“Communication is one of women’s strongest tools, and I think that people fear its power by belittling it as “gossiping” or “starting rumours.” In some cases, raised concerns save lives and I hope that this song can encourage changing the narrative on women exchanging information and experiences.“
With over 17k TikTok followers and counting, City Builders continues to provide a space for fans to feel seen, scream, and heal together. “Vengeful Spirit” is a potent reminder that revenge can be cheeky, cathartic, and empowering and that sometimes, being a menace is part of the healing.