Twin Atlantic Share Video For New Track ‘Bang On The Gong’

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Twin Atlantic have returned. Following on from their recent main stage set at the Download Pilot Event, the band have now shared their latest track ‘Bang On The Gong’. Oozing with style, the track delivers the bands charisma and swagger in a way they haven’t before, marking a new chapter in the Scots’ prolific career. The song arrives with a video directed by Nick Afchain, check it out below.

With ‘Bang On The Gong’, the name of a fictional variety show, frontman Sam McTrusty, slips with ease into a reserved, charming, fun and seductive role. The presenter of ‘Bang On The Gong’, performing alongside dancers, Sam is thrust front and centre, embracing a fun and exciting direction for Twin Atlantic.

“We let the director Nick Afchain take the lead and he imagined “Bang On The Gong’ as an old seedy 70’s TV show.” McTrusty says. “It’s very tongue-and-cheek, which matches the song because the track doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s been so much more relaxing letting people who inspire you take the reins, instead of others doing it for you, and it allows for everyone to feel much more invested in the project. I could taste the cigarettes for about 3 days after the shoot! 90% of the people in the studio that day were some of my best mates, which was a new experience. I felt really proud of everyone involved on a personal level.”

Taking the role of producer, the band’s bassist, Ross McNae, said of the video: “Taking more than a little influence from a recent movie, the possible narrative of our video highlights the fleeting nature of success, while also shining a light on how far we’ve come as a society since those days. After eighteen months of turmoil is there any other way to play the visuals than to have fun and not take life too seriously?”

Check it out here:

The band’s triumphant main stage performance at this year’s Download Festival Pilot, won’t be fans only chance to see the band this year, with the band set to soon hit the road with their re-scheduled 11-date August/September UK headline tour. Remaining tickets available from Ticketmaster here (Affiliate Link), Check out full dates below:

August
18 – NORWICH – Waterfront
19 – NOTTINGHAM – Bodega Social
21 – LEICESTER – O2 Academy
22 – OXFORD – O2 Academy
24 – CARDIFF – Tramshed
25 – LONDON – Electric Ballroom
26 – LEEDS – Brudenell Social Club
29 – SOUTHAMPTON – The Joiners
30 – BRIGHTON – Concorde 2
31 – BOURNEMOUTH – Old Fire Station

September
11 – GLASGOW – TRNSMT Festival