Everyone’s favorite indie band Hop Along – comprised of Frances Quinlan (vocals, guitar), Mark Quinlan (drums), Tyler Long (bass), and Joe Reinhart (guitar) – is revving up for an exciting autumn as they travel overseas, largely in support of The Decemberists. And, though that means The States won’t get them for a hot second, we are just basking in the glow of the inspired, imaginative new video for their track “Somewhere a Judge”. Travel with the quartet as they adventure on tour, participate in mundane everyday activities, and get sucked into household appliances to experience a wonderland all their own.
Catch them overseas at the upcoming dates below! European Tour Dates * = w/ The Decemberists
9/9: New York, NY @ Pitchfork OctFest
10/30: Paris, France @ Pitchfork Avant-Garde
11/4: Dublin, Ireland @ Vicar Street *
11/5: Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy *
11/7: London, UK @ Eventim Apollo *
11/8: Bristol, UK @ O2 Academy 1 *
11/10: Leeds, UK @ O2 Academy *
11/11: Nottingham, UK @ Rock City *
11/12: Manchester, UK @ Albert Hall *
11/14: Uthrecht, Netherlands @ Grote Zaal TivRe *
11/15: Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso *
11/16: Berlin, Germany @ Asstra *
Showing off their stunning ability to transport their listeners to a whole new world filled with gloriously lush and full soundscapes is Hop Along with their latest new single, “How Simple.” Along with their fantastic new track, they have also been working hard to produce a visual spectacle that is equally enchanting and is sure to bring them closer to a dream that, at one point, seemed eons away. At first glance, this group is lively and energetic–from the first scene to the epic closing. Not only is their music unique and interesting, but there is a special artistic flare in the style of their video that perfectly compliments their music. Like the single that it accompanies, the video keeps the listener guessing at every turn with most of the peripheral scenery cut out and constant movement.
Hop Along’s diligent work has finally started to pay off as this new single has caused them to gather an even more extensive fan basis within just the past few weeks. No doubt, in the future, this will continue to grow as they produce and release music that matches the level of quality and perfection that they have achieved with “How Simple.”
