Weaves Share Video For New Track Scream Featuring Tanya Tagaq
Tuesday, 19 September 2017
Written by Laura Johnson
Weaves have shared a video for their new track, Scream.
The song, which features the Canadian throat singer Tanya Tagaq, is taken from their forthcoming sophomore LP, 'Wide Open', which is due on October 6.
Discussing the track, vocalist Jasmyn Burke said:
"I almost don’t think of 'Scream' as a song, it’s like a sculpture in the middle of the album, sticking out poking people like a 3D installation.
The initial demo was just one guitar riff and me hitting my pant leg really hard and the loop just stirred up some sort of emotional whirlwind in my mind. I think everyone is having a hard time processing what’s happening right now and I started thinking about how some people hate or want to harm me because of my physical appearance, and that made me want to write something about loving yourself.
On tour we meet so many people, and often I meet young girls and women of colour who say they’ve never seen someone that looks like them represented in a rock band. I just wanted to say, 'hey, we’re here, we’re strong and we deserve to see ourselves reflected more often in the world.' Female identifying people regardless of race are not just one person -- we have different ideals, passions, friends etc. and yet we get pigeon-holed or are systemically dismissed and treated as less.
This song came out of my heart. The band and Tanya elevated it in a way that’s just real and raw. It’s definitely an experience."
The band's self-titled debut was nominated for the Polaris Prize. Check out their performance with Tagaq at this year's awards ceremony below.
Weaves will return to the UK in November as part of a wider European tour.
Weaves Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Mon November 13 2017 - CAMBRIDGE Portland Arms
Tue November 14 2017 - LEICESTER Musician
Wed November 15 2017 - GLASGOW King Tuts Wah Wah Hut
Thu November 16 2017 - LEEDS Oporto
Fri November 17 2017 - MANCHESTER Eagle Inn
Sat November 18 2017 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Think Tank?
Sun November 19 2017 - BIRMINGHAM Hare And Hounds
Mon November 20 2017 - BRISTOL Crofters Rights
Tue November 21 2017 - LONDON Oslo
Wed November 22 2017 - BRIGHTON Green Door Store
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