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Saskwatch have finally announced the release date of 12 June for their upcoming album Sorry I Let It Come Between Us. Being the kind folk they are, they have also dropped their second single off the album just to keep fans salivating until they can get our hands on the full record.
With hints of heartbreak and loss, it is a little mellower than some of their previous work. But in typical Saskwatch style, it is punctuated by some cracking trumpet work and blaring vocals.
Have a listen below:
The album was honed in an old silversmith warehouse near the slopes of Mt Slippery (what a fantastic name for a mountain) on the outskirts of Philadelphia. The band has said that the album will be evolutionary for them, channelling everything from pop to melancholic blues to soul.
And for those people who are lucky enough to live in Melbourne, Saskwatch is treating fans to a live event to showcase their new album. If you ever needed more incentive to see Saskwatch live, it is completely free.
SASKWATCH
SATURDAY 13 JUNE
The Curtin, Melbourne
Downstairs || FREE EVENT
DJ’s from 7PM – DJ Crispy from PBS
Saskwatch @ 10 PM
DJ Dan Lewis till close
Bjork, Lionsong
It’s difficult to write about Bjork. She’s dazzling and unique and brilliant, and not many words can do her justice. Her recent album Vulnicura was a dizzyingly powerfull. Now, we’ve got a video clip to unfold the gorgeous album artwork, created by Bjork in collaboration with famed photographers Inez & Vinoodh, plus visual effects producers Framstore. Watch as the album cover comes to life, in all its beautiful, warped, extremely detailed glory.
Courts, Part Of
We posted about Courts’ wonderfully punky Part Of a couple weeks ago, and now we’ve got a video clip to boot. The clip was filmed while the Essex five-piece were enjoying a holiday. Watch as they drink, swim, party and generally have a great damn time – all to the very sweet sound of their own tune.
Pepa Knight, Coyote Choir
Now very much a solo artist in his own right, Jinja Safari’s Pepa Knight has released the brightly coloured video for his indie-with-an-Indian-flair single, Coyote Choir. The clip couldn’t be more perfect for the song. Bringing together the vast landscapes of Australia and New Zealand, the clip was shot on 8mm film by Sam Kristofski.
Saskwatch, I’ll Be Fine
Saskwatch have had a big week for news. Not only have they announced a huge lineup change (Will, Sam, Nic and Ed – horns and drums – are all leaving), but they’ve announced a new album, tour dates, single, and this video, with beautiful animations courtesy of Jason Galea. The album, Sorry I Let It Come Between Us, is set for a June 12 release and will reportedly be “evolutionary.” Have a listen and watch the first single from the new record:
Wolf Alice, Giant Peach
I was only introduced to Wolf Alice at Falls Festival this year, but they put on a killer show, and I’ve been following them ever since. Now gearing up to release their debut album, My Love Is Cool, on June 19, they’re unveiled the video clip for new single Giant Peach. The clip was directed by S’blood and features a pretty tongue-in-cheek look at the industry: evil managers, a mockumentary and serious partying ensure that chaos ensues from start to end.
Peter Bibby, Goodbye Johnny
I recently had the chance to share brunch with Peter Bibby, whose half-fabricated half-completely-real stories of hazy, romantic, drunken Australiana is, for whatever reason, really really special.The video clip for Goodbye Johnny features the actual Johnny, who the song is about, in a whole range of clips from Bibby’s life in Melbourne, a trip through the Californian desert, music festivals (watch out for cameos from Nick Allbrook and Mac DeMarco) and more.
Nine-piece Melbourne band Saskwatch have released the video for their recent single Call Your Name. The single itself is raw and gorgeous, with honest lyrics that demonstrate a real emotional vulnerability, unlike anything we’ve heard from the band before.
The video was animated by Jason Galea who, as part of Zonk Vision, has made his mark as a psychedelic visionary behind videos from King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, The Murlocs, Davey Lane and more. As you might expect, it’s a trippy, strange and stunning. Featuring a surreal, otherworldly roving illustration of a land and it’s skies, this really is worth watching – probably a few times over.
The track is a beautiful slow jam, quite stripped back instrumentally, with a delicate bluesy melody topping it off. As the track unfolds, the soundscape builds. Think brass instruments, big beats and a deep groove – before drawing back down again, with the verses doused in a sea of sad sentimentality.
The track and the absolutely surreal video complement each other so perfectly. I’ve just watched it about four times over, you probably will too.
Really highly recommended.
Saskwatch are heading off to the States this month for a tour that includes an appearance at the coveted CMJ Music Week in New York. Following that, they’ll be playing a small selection of shows back home:
FRIDAY 07 NOVEMBER
Celebrating The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier
Melbourne Great Hall @ NGV, Melbourne, VIC
SATURDAY 08 NOVEMBER
Celebrating the opening night of new Brisbane venue
Triffid, Brisbane QLD
FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER
MULLUM MUSIC FESTIVAL
Mullumbimby, NSW













