Brisbane indie rockers Tape/Off have unveiled the music video for their rollicking new single, Flat Earthers, which dropped on November 1, the second track from their impending third album ‘Fort Sensible’.
Filmed during their recent tour, the video captures songwriter Ben Green in transit, with Melbourne’s iconic landmarks aplenty, filmed and edited by Branko Cosic.
The driving up-temp rocker features a rousing chorus and a slew of finely-honed interlocking guitars – bringing to mind ‘90s forebears like Sonic Youth and Built To Spill – augmented by a perfectly-rudimentary Stooges piano line and blaring ‘60s horns reminiscent of their hometown heroes The Saints.
Despite its title the scolding, subtly-mocking Flat Earthers isn’t punching down on those unfortunate souls unable to come to terms with simple tenets of science. Rather it’s a treatise on judgemental people with no comprehension of others’ plights beyond what they see on the surface, those who Ignore the vicissitudes of life and display only a shallow brand of empathy (if any empathy at all).
Flat Earthers IS OUT NOW
‘Fort Sensible’ WILL BE RELEASED IN 2025
With thanks to Coolin’ By Sound
