whenyoung drop new Bunny Kinney-directed video for ‘Given Up’
Bunny Kinney directs new video for Given Up
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The Limerick band have announced their debut EP ‘Given Up’ coming November 9th
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Today Whenyoung drop a stunning video for the title track of their new EP ‘Given Up’ to be released through Virgin EMI on the 9th November.
Filmed in London’s iconic Peckham Liberals Club and directed by Dazed editorial director, Bunny Kinney, the video shows the band as a conduit for escape from banal, suburban living. The track follows their recent singles Heaven on Earth’ and their cover of the Cranberries classic ‘Dreams’.
The title track itself is a perfect example of the band’s sound. Underpinned by a driving, Pixies-esque bassline and chiming guitars, it’s mix of gritty alt-rock edge with a shimmering chorus showcases just how special the band’s song writing is. In the band’s own words, “Given Up was written after a series of late nights and self-inflicted misdirection. The central message is to take your life by the reins and create your own future.”
The EP will be released on all digital formats on the 9th of November as well as on 10” blue vinyl, continuing the primary colours trilogy following on from their debut 7”s.
2018 has already been a landmark year for the young band. It’s seen them perform in Dublin as part of Shane McGowan’s 60th birthday celebration alongside the likes Nick Cave and Sinead O’Connor. They’ve also supported the likes of Dream Wife, Declan McKenna, The Vaccines and Peace.
Not a band to rest on their laurels they’ve had a packed summer of festival appearances. Having already played storming sets at this year’s Great Escape, Latitude, Kendal Calling and Bestival, they are playing headline shows in October and supporting Blossoms on a nationwide tour in December.