Well-known Strangers have shared a brand new video for the tune “L.S.C.,” out now forward of their competition appearances this summer time. Try the video under.
The melodic, basic Canadian band are notably stoked on their new observe and the message behind it.
“’LSC’ is likely one of the first songs that each one 4 of us in Well-known Strangers wrote collectively from begin to end, and we’re extremely happy with the way it turned out,” says guitarist. Jeff Kittlitz. “It’s uncooked; it’s intense, and it represents precisely the place we’re as a band proper now, fearless in our songwriting and unafraid to mix melody with brutality.
“Lyrically, the idea was born from Amanda’s fascination with how creatures like black widow spiders and praying mantises mate after which destroy their companions. That rigidity between magnificence and hazard, intimacy and destruction, runs by means of each a part of this observe. It’s not only a tune about relationships; it’s about energy, creation, and consequence wrapped in metaphor.
Musically, it advanced proper up till we hit file. A few of the drum components have been written within the studio on the day of monitoring, which gave every little thing a visceral, in-the-moment power. The observe was recorded at The Audio Division in Edmonton, with drums tracked by Phil Anderson. Guitars have been recorded in our personal studio; vocals have been tracked individually, and bass was truly laid down throughout the drum classes, Braden nailed it earlier than we even realized that was the plan.
“We have been fortunate to work with an unbelievable group: Joel Wanasek on mixing, Maor Appelbaum mastering, and Phil Anderson once more on engineering. All of them helped deliver this tune to life with polish and energy.
“The paintings, created by Artwork Szabo of Artwork Szabo Artistic in Kelowna, B.C., displays the essence of the observe completely. Artwork Szabo has been our designer for the reason that starting, and his work has been completely nothing however wonderful on this. The title ‘LSC,’ although hidden throughout the spider internet, anchors the whole visible id of the tune. It’s not simply an acronym; it’s the core of every little thing.
“The music video was a DIY effort backed by an incredible assist crew. It was directed, shot, and edited by Brad Thompson. Particular results and pyro have been dealt with by Lord Heathen Val from Zimmer’s Gap and Gravemass, together with Katt Milsome. We additionally had particular results make-up by Molly Rasmussen, a gifted artist and shut pal of Amanda’s. Additionally Kyle Ferguson helped out large with male appearing function. A thanks to Nakita Braids and Taylor Thorne. Each element was constructed by us, units, imaginative and prescient, story, and captured precisely the best way we imagined it.
“We spent fastidiously, however we didn’t minimize corners. This video displays our dedication to authenticity and our drive to create one thing that feels as large and daring because the tune itself. It’s our proudest work so far.”