The John Steel Singer PLUS PUPPIES
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- Written by Hayley Marsten
The John Steel Singers just got even better, because PUPPIES.
Today RSPCA Queensland exclusively premiered the new video for The John Steel Singers’ new track, Weekend Lover. The video stars the band’s beloved four-legged besties (AWWW), Harvey (the Golden Cocker Spaniel, Arrow (the Dachshun) and a cat named Boots. It was filmed over a few weekends in the homes of Luke and Tim in different parks, streets and a Gold Coast Beach.
Lead guitarist, Luke McDonald explains, "The concept developed from a Homeward Bound or Milo and Otis-style story about two dogs running away from home and becoming travel companions. Classic buddy road trip to the beach. Huckleberry Finn with dogs’. "It was a pretty tense set. The actors (Harvey and Arrow) where very demanding but sometimes you just have to deal with egos to get the performance you need. Our whole budget was spent on dog treats."
"The biggest challenge we had was getting the dogs running together. Arrows legs were just to small to keep up with Harvey. The magic of the camera was able to fix that! During one filming session Harvey decided to change course and head towards a muddy swamp. Arrow then had to follow him in. I ran down into the mud trying not to get the camera wet, slipped over and attempted to stop the dogs but it was too late, they were covered. Production was shut down for a day."
Weekend Lover featurs a classy sax solo, whrily synths, off beat guitar clicks and catchy falsetto chorus. Its only a taste from the band’s long awaited third full-length album,‘Midnight At The Plutonium’, due for release early in the new year via the band’s own label Plutonium Records and Create Control.
On the collaboration for the premiere with RSPCA, Luke said, "We really wanted to work with someone outside of the music world who does good things. And our dogs suggested we try something with the RSPCA... they also suggested (insisted) on being the stars of the clip, along with taking 25% of songwriting royalties from our entire recording output... needless to say we agreed on their terms. The other actor that took part "Boots" (my cat) was unaware of the dogs demands and only received five cat treats for her time. Please donate”.
See them live at The Triffid in Brisbane on November 6. And without further ado, PUPPIES!!!!!!
