London indie-punk trio HAPPY ACCIDENTS are pleased to present the video for their latest trackText Me When You’re Home’.
A plaintive and honest track about cat-calling and street harassment sung from the female perspective by drummer Phoebe Cross, she says of the new single: "The song's about the inherent threat of walking home alone at night that often comes with being a woman. There's a constant fear of the unknown because of the fact that unwarranted interactions such as being shouted at, or worse, are all too common. I shouldn't have to take my safety for granted, and we have a long way to go to overcome this ingrained societal misogyny."
Watch the video here https://youtu.be/7VI2Jn9y7Q0
The video was again made by the band themselves, as guitarist Rich explains: “The idea behind it is that it's a moving painting, made in collaboration with our friend Jono Ganz who did all the album artwork. It's also a teaser for the stage setup of the headline tour - expect houseplants!”
The track is the latest to be revealed from their second album Everything But The Here And Now set for release on 16th February 2018 via Alcopop! Records, and follows a previously revealed split video which showcased two more of the brilliant new singles from the record.
The band are also pleased to announce a run of March/April 2018 UK headline tour dates beginning on 28th February in Bristol, with support coming from Leeds indie punks Milk Crimes and Leicester trashpop band Kermes on select shows.
Spring 2018 UK Tour Dates:
28th February – Bristol – Exchange *
1st March – Southampton – The Alex *
2nd March – Brighton – Stick Mikes *
3rd March – London – The Lexington (album release show) *
14th April – Leicester – Y Theatre ^
18th April – Cardiff – Gwdihw ^
19th April – Nottingham – Rough Trade ^
20th April – Leeds – Wharf Chambers ^*
21st April – Manchester – Punk Fest
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Everything But The Here And Now marks a real period of growth for the fledgling outfit, who have concentrated on pushing the whole sound of the band forward from the solid DIY roots they sunk on 2016 debut album You Might Be Right.
Exploring new territory that includes washes of synths, keys and atmospheric production courtesy of Hookworm's Matthew “MJ” Johnson (Drenge, Doe, Martha, Honeyblood), they’re also forging ahead into new lyrical pastures that reflect the often turbulent, yet upward trajectory of their experiences as a band and in their personal lives.
The new record sees drummer Phoebe taking joint lead vocal duties for the first time, with the video showcasing the newfound duality that the band have employed on the album, as they commented: “It sometimes feels like a new band, so to split the video down the middle felt like the only way to give a proper taste of what’s to come.”
Check: www.facebook.com/happyaccidentsuk
The track is the latest to be revealed from their second album Everything But The Here And Now set for release on 16th February 2018 via Alcopop! Records, and follows a previously revealed split video which showcased two more of the brilliant new singles from the record.
The band are also pleased to announce a run of March/April 2018 UK headline tour dates beginning on 28th February in Bristol, with support coming from Leeds indie punks Milk Crimes and Leicester trashpop band Kermes on select shows.
Spring 2018 UK Tour Dates:
28th February – Bristol – Exchange *
1st March – Southampton – The Alex *
2nd March – Brighton – Stick Mikes *
3rd March – London – The Lexington (album release show) *
14th April – Leicester – Y Theatre ^
18th April – Cardiff – Gwdihw ^
19th April – Nottingham – Rough Trade ^
20th April – Leeds – Wharf Chambers ^*
21st April – Manchester – Punk Fest
More info:
Everything But The Here And Now marks a real period of growth for the fledgling outfit, who have concentrated on pushing the whole sound of the band forward from the solid DIY roots they sunk on 2016 debut album You Might Be Right.
Exploring new territory that includes washes of synths, keys and atmospheric production courtesy of Hookworm's Matthew “MJ” Johnson (Drenge, Doe, Martha, Honeyblood), they’re also forging ahead into new lyrical pastures that reflect the often turbulent, yet upward trajectory of their experiences as a band and in their personal lives.
The new record sees drummer Phoebe taking joint lead vocal duties for the first time, with the video showcasing the newfound duality that the band have employed on the album, as they commented: “It sometimes feels like a new band, so to split the video down the middle felt like the only way to give a proper taste of what’s to come.”
Check: www.facebook.com/happyaccidentsuk
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