Knifey Release ‘Serf’ Video From Debut Album ‘Beached’

In a wash of reverb, the nostalgic longing for the ideal California lifestyle and the often dour reality of urban life are blended into a mélange of surf riff-driven chord progressions. In frustration, the band’s music calls out for a more simple life free from the tedious complications of the modern world. In that sense, Knifey is, at its core, optimistic, and it is that optimism that is the real driving force behind the band’s sound. The song is taken from Knifey‘s recently released debut album Beached.

Beached can be streamed and purchased here

You can view the video, and read a quote about the filming of Serf, below

When coming up with a video concept for ‘Serf’ we wanted to create something that was fun and reminded us of those almost cheesy pop punk music videos of the late 90’s and early 2000’s that we all love. We met up with Shawn Kosmo, and started to flush out some ideas about escaping the 9 to 5 to some beach, but it all seemed a little mundane. So we added a few twists. It was cold… very cold. Well, really it was only negative 2 or 3, but a cold wind blew off the frigid waters that lapped at our feet. The wind lashed at our faces, and our feet and hands grew cold and numb. But in our shared misery we found a new friendship, discovered a brotherly bond amongst ourselves, and were brought together in our efforts by our common adversary, winter. We hope our suffering brings you joy.