Chicago’s long run punk foursome Rise Against have released a unique video for their new single Talking to Ourselves. The interactive video is littered with hidden QR codes which fans are encouraged to follow over the next few weeks.
Video director Ryan Valdez explained the concept behind the video sayin “The intention behind the video was to yet again shed light on us as a society and to expand on the feeling that we have progressively lost our humanity. In our video, the QR codes represent little windows to the world outside of our bubbles, only to be dismissed and swiped onto the next event. It feels so bleak. Heartbreaking headlines are so disposable and just another hashtag buried in the news of celebrity gossip and trending dances. As we watch and Tim sings ‘Are we talking to ourselves,’ I hope it reminds us to be human, listen, speak up and do better.”
The track comes from their latest studio album, Nowhere Generation, that was released last year on Loma Vista Recordings.
Rise Against will also be doing a US headlining tour starting July 16th, the dates are below.
Rise Against tour dates:
04/06 – Toronto, Canada – Scotiabank Arena
04/07 – London, Canada – Budweiser Gardens
04/09 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium *
04/10 – Cincinnati, OH – The Icon Music Center *
04/12, Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom *
04/13 – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre *
04/14 – Winnipeg, MT – Canada Life Centre *
04/16 – Calgary, AB – Big Four Roadhouse *
04/17 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Convention Centre *
4/19 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater *
04/21 – Redding, CA – Redding Civic Auditorium *
04/22 – Bakersfield, CA – Mechanics Bank Theater *
06/08 – Kralovske Vinohrady, Czechia – Prague Summer Festival
06/09 – Nickelsdorf, Austria – Nova Rock
06/14 – Budapest, Hungary – Budapest Park Open Air
06/15 – Warsaw, Poland – Torwar
06/09 – 06/11 – Interlaken, Switzerland – Greenfield Festival