Mass Gothic‘s track “Nice Night” was a real standout on their self-titled LP out this past February on Sub Pop. Noel Heroux‘s harrowing exploration of depression and loneliness came infectiously packaged in grungy pop, and it mixed the pain and relief of pulling an old band-aid off a healing wound.
Visuals for the track are provided by Addison Post, and they feature Heroux seated in front of a white backdrop, mouthing the song’s vocals, while Jessica Zambri accompanies him on bass. Filmed in one long take, and alternating focus between the musicians, Heroux is the picture of dejection, while Zambri is a pale, gothic vision of rock femininity. Between them, these two have more than enough character and style to spare, and like rock-n-roll Bonnie and Clydes of the past, it’s difficult to take your eyes off this pair.
Look for Mass Gothic to play select North American dates beginning tomorrow in San Francisco at the California Academy of Sciences. You can check out the list below…
Thu, Jul 14 California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA
Tue, Aug 9 La Vitrola, Montreal, Canada (w/Kyle Craft)
Wed, Aug 10 Great Scott, Allston, MA (w/Kyle Craft)
Thu, Aug 11 Mercury Lounge, New York City, NY (w/Kyle Craft)
Fri, Aug 12 DC9, Washington, DC (w/Kyle Craft)
Sat, Aug 13 Boot & Saddle, Philadelphia, PA (w/Kyle Craft)
