Vivid Eyes have discovered inspiration in ska music for his or her new music, “1st World Blues.” Stream it under.
Over a catchy off-beat guitar, frontman Conor Oberst takes on the influence of Reaganomics on the present state of failed capitalism and different world affairs. “From Gowanus to Staten Island/ You bought the texting, sexting, appearing, first-world blues,” he sings. “You’re only a device that’s by no means gonna get used.”
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Directed by Jared Sherbert with animations by Sparks Studios, the joyous, black-and-white music video was shot in Brooklyn, with cameos from professional skater Nelly Morville, The So So Glos’ Alex Orange Drink, and producer/musician/mixer Adam Reich. It additionally options the very cute Butter the canine. Watch the complete visible under.
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“‘1st World Blues’ is an homage to ska in all its waves,” the band mentioned in a press release. “From Desmond Dekker to Tim Armstrong, we’re simply glad so as to add our monitor to the bin. The video is impressed by NYC ’90s hip hop, which like ska, has an extended custom of unifying individuals & utilizing celebratory music to convey subversive political themes. To be performed loud. Home windows down. Summertime.”
“1st World Blues” arrives forward of Vivid Eyes’ upcoming West Coast and Asia tour dates. See the schedule under, and get tickets right here.
Vivid Eyes 2025 Tour Dates:
08/26 – Ojai, CA @ Libbey Bowl
08/27 – Sonoma, CA @ Gundlach Bundschu Vineyard
08/28 – Forest Grove, OR @ McMenamins Grand Lodge
08/29 – Vancouver, BC, Canada @ Malkin Bowl
08/30 – Seattle, WA @ Bumbershoot 2025
09/01 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Corridor
09/02 – Salt Lake Metropolis, UT @ The Depot
09/03 – Las Vegas, NV @ Home of Blues Las Vegas
11/27 – Singapore, SG @ Capitol Theatre
12/03 – Osaka, JP @ Yogibo META VALLEY
12/04 – Tokyo, JP @ EX THEATER ROPPONGI