Cardinals photo by Ryan Watanabe
We’re pleased to bring you the premiere of Cardinals’s new music video for their song “Human (Acoustic)” (watch it below). The original version of the song is taken from the band’s album Temperamental, which is available now through Bandcamp.
The band commented on the acoustic song & video:
“We did acoustic versions of songs off ‘Temperamental’ in order to capture just how raw and intimate the songs could be. ‘Human’ especially has always been a very tension-filled song, so when Dan (the video director and CJ’s older brother) had the idea to revolve the camera around us in one continuous shot, we were like ‘YES! That’s perfect. That’s ‘Human.'”
It’s no secret that Tighticus Finch has been going through some changes. In 2016, they released their first EP, Temperamental, embarked on the “It’s Not a Phase” North American tour with ambient rock outfit Dreamer & Son, and parted ways with some integral band members and friends. When it was all over, vocalist Emily Ronna and guitarist CJ Rarela decided that even though the band had so much more life to live, it wasn’t exactly the same band anymore. The hurdles of life experience had molded it, expanded their sound, lead them to realize there were emotions other than anger that needed to be expressed. It left them with a drive that could not be deterred. With that, they changed their name to Cardinals.
Though Cardinals will once again be a full band, Aftertaste is the sole work of the old Tighticus Finch. it’s acoustic, stripped, but so full of energy (and the occasional gang vocal). They’d like to thank New Jersey pop/punk band My Lonely Heart for their vocal contributions, Dan Rarela for designing the new logo and album cover, and all of their friends and family for supporting them through this creative change. Cardinals is ready to bust through the world, stretch marks and all.
Upcoming Shows:
July 07 – East Wareham, MA at 3065 Live
July 23 – Manchester, NH at Bungalow Bar & Grill
July 24 – Cambridge, MA at Middle East Upstairs
August 06 – Asbury Park, NJ at The Saint
August 15 – Allston, MA at O’Brien’s Pub, Allston, MA
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