Nothing have shared the Don Argott-directed music video for “Vertigo Flowers” (watch below), the first single from their sophomore LP, Tired Of Tomorrow. More assured in its sound, the track immediately stands out from their catalogue with its pronounced vocals, fast-paced drumming, and pummeling waves of guitar. It’s a bold first statement for a band who knows no other way than to go all out.
Domenic Palermo from the band describes the concept behind the video and its uncomfortable genesis:
“The song is very much about dealing with spells of paranoia. We built a 12×12 white room and put everyone in white jumpers. I had Don orchestrate a group of 10 individuals with 10 gallon high pressure fire extinguishers filled with a mixture of house paint and water to fire off randomly at his call while also being blinded with giant flood lights so we couldn’t see ahead. Everyone in the band was told the paint would burn the eyes, taste bad in mouth, and be very cold (it was also in a garage in 10 degree weather). It was shot in a single take as we had no way to have a real rehearsal.
I wanted to create a blank canvas and let the unpredictability and anxiety that comes with the anticipation of something awful tell the story, all the while showcasing the brilliance and beauty that can follow and be left, directly behind.”
Nothing has also announced a slew of North American tour dates. The “Tired of Tourism” Tour will see the band hitting cities across North America with Relapse labelmates Wrong and California’s Culture Abuse, and includes festival appearances at Governor’s Ball, Spillover, Shaky Knees, Levitation, and Forecastle. Scroll down to view all of the dates.
Tired Of Tomorrow is due out on CD / LP / Deluxe 2xLP / Cassette / Digital on May 13th via Relapse Records. Physical pre-order is available here, and digital pre-order is here. The deluxe vinyl edition is already sold out.
Nothing Tour Dates:
Mar 20 – Dallas, TX @ Spillover Music Fest**
May 15 – Atlanta, GA @ Shaky Knees Music Fest**
Jun 05 Boston MA The Sinclair
Jun 07 Toronto ON Lee’s
Jun 08 Detroit MI El Club
Jun 09 Cleveland OH Now That’s Class
Jun 10 Chicago IL Sub T
Jun 11 Minneapolis MN Triple Rock
Jun 12 Omaha NE Slowdown
Jun 14 Denver CO Marquis Theater
Jun 15 Salt Lake City UT Kilby Court
Jun 16 Boise ID Neurolux
Jun 17 Seattle WA Tractor Tavern
Jun 18 Vancouver BC Levitation Festival (Cobalt)**
Jun 19 Portland OR Mississippi Studios
Jun 21 San Francisco LA Slim’s
Jun 22 San Diego CA Soda Bar
Jun 23 Los Angeles CA The Echo
Jun 24 Phoenix AZ Yucca
Jun 25 Albuquerque NM Sister Bar
Jun 27 McAllen TX Yerba Cultura
Jun 28 Austin TX Sidewinder
Jul 02 Tampa FL Local 662
Jul 03 Orlando FL Backbooth
Jul 05 Chapel Hill NC Motorco*
Jul 06 Richmond VA Strange Matter*
Jul 07 Washington DC Rock and Roll Hotel*
Jul 08 Philly PA Union Transfer*
Jul 09 New York, NY Bowery*
Jul 15-17 – Louisville, KY @ Forecastle Festival**
** Nothing only
* Nothing, Culture Abuse, and TBA
