Photograph by Jamie Goodsell
Try the brand new observe and video from Friendship Commanders, “Soften” forward of their two-single July 15 launch of this tune alongside the observe “Holding Rating,” out by way of Magnetic Eye Information.
The Nashville band co-produced the tune with Buick Audra (guitars, vocals), Jerry Roe (drums, bass), and longtime collaborator Kurt Ballou, who additionally tracked the instrumental performances and blended the one. The video was directed and edited by Jerry Roe, shot by Jarad Clement and Jerry Roe.
Of the one, Audra says:
“‘Soften’ is about realizing I’ve by no means actually match with my very own variety, one thing I’ve solely come to phrases with within the final two years or so. I’ve spent a lot time and power attempting to be a lady amongst ladies, however on the finish of the day, I’m simply all the time over right here being too loud. An excessive amount of. And but, in some way additionally not sufficient. It’s a surprising paradox, actually. Musically, the tune has a sugary high quality to it, which can also be referenced within the line, ‘that’s how they punch you, sugar over fists.’ This observe beats me up as a result of it’s so painfully true, nevertheless it’s additionally a delight to play.”
Of the video, Jerry Roe says:
“I actually linked with Buick’s lyrics and the theme of all the time being the one that stands out and doesn’t belong, so I needed to movie the video at DRKMTTR, a venue right here in Nashville the place we’ve discovered group and belonging. I additionally needed to encompass us with members of our native music group that we take into account buddies and friends, and I couldn’t be happier with who ended up in it.”
Comply with the band right here.
