Trace Mountains have put out a new song, ‘Friend’, from their upcoming record Into the Burning Blue. Featuring Craig Hendrix of Japanese Breakfast, the track arrives on the heels of the 7-minute lead single ‘In a Dream’. Check out its accompanying video, directed by sisters Alyx and Sam Soard, below.
“I like to joke that I’m a ‘loner in recovery,’” Dave Benton shared in a press release. “When I wrote “Friend,” I was facing a pretty big transition in my life. I needed to address my own loneliness, and writing the song was like my first step on that path. It was my way of saying, “Yep, I feel lonely sometimes,” and dealing with that good old millennial malaise. I’m just really grateful for the people in my life and trying to tackle the meaning of a word like “Friend” feels impossible, but it’s fun to try.”
About the video, Sam Soard said: “When Dave and I were brainstorming ideas for “Friend,” we found ourselves reflecting on the bizarre nature of the loneliness epidemic. During one of our phone calls, I suggested portraying him as a werewolf. We both laughed at the idea initially but soon realized it was a playful way to capture the surreal social experience we’re all enduring. Dave and his reputation as a well-known cat mom brought a unique perspective to this concept. Exaggerating his personality in this creature-feature felt like a fun way to explore the song’s themes. Our goal was to use humor to emphasize the importance of genuine companionship in a world that often feels chaotic and disconnected.”
Into the Burning Blue comes out September 27 via Lame-O Records.
