Six months after the release of its debut full length Tide of Men, Lancaster, UK’s TV FACE released the video for its song “Black Bag,” directed and edited by guitarist and vocalist Steve McWade The black and white footage seemingly shot in the basement of an old asylum is as grim as the subject matter of the song. Very few bands would write a song about disablism and the neglect, disregard and institutional brutality visited upon those deemed disabled either in body or psychology (and of course the interlinked nexus of the two). The song has the band’s signature sharp edges and angular rhythms with spirited vocals and a knack for crafting a sound that in its surging and frantic paces embodies a righteous frustration and outrage that has not nearly enough outlets for catharsis. Except that TV FACE always seems to have its attention on often neglected aspects of society and humanizes the situations with a vivid and energetic presentation and creativity. Watch the video for “Black Bag” on YouTube and follow TV FACE at the links provided. Tide of Men is out now on limited edition 180g yellow vinyl, CD and of course digital download and streaming.
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