Dude Trips Share Video For Heartbreaking Single ‘Gentle’

Rising Scottish emo band Dude Trips have revealed the official video for their heartbreaking new single, Gentle, that is an emotional tribute to vocalist and guitarist Shaun Ross‘s dog Miko, one which is sure to tug at the heart-strings of any pet owner. The band have also announced an appearance at Cardiff’s PWER Festival on 4th September and a run of September 2021 co-headline UK dates with Brighton dirty pop trio All Better.

“This is hands down the most emotionally challenging song I’ve ever written. I brought it to the table after months of isolated writing. I chose to title the song ‘Gentle’ for two reasons: one being that it was a word I used to communicate with Miko every single day, and the other being that it described his nature perfectly. He was a gentle giant that loved nothing more than spending time with his family. Throughout the 11 years we spent together I had never actually given much thought to what it’d be like or how I’d cope when it was his time to go. I guess you could say I was oblivious to the obvious—that death is certain—but it didn’t really cross my mind till it was too late. One day he was there in all his usual spots, then the next I was kissing him goodbye in the garden. It’s one of those things you think you’ll never have to do, then that day comes and believe me, nothing can prepare you for that day. But one bad day doesn’t outweigh the years you spend together full of love, fun and mischief. We made 11 years of fond memories I can look back on, and just like I say in the song, ‘if I had the chance, I’d do it over again.’” (Shane Ross)

You an check out the Gentle video and hear the track here