RAAVE TAPES UNVEIL PARODY VIDEO FOR ‘K BYE’

After releasing their latest standout single ‘k bye’ – as premiered on triple j’s Home and Hosed – Newcastle crowd favorites, RAAVE TAPES, have returned with the accompanying video, directed by James Fox (The Filmery).

In a clever parody of popular children’s television show, The Saddle Club, the video features the band members and their manager as lead characters Stevie, Carole, Lisa and Veronica. A visit from the local vet (played by Jake Johnson of VACATIONS) turns into a dramatic chase when Veronica snatches his briefcase, which carries illegal drugs unbeknownst to the others. The clip resolves with the offending vet under arrest and the four friends embracing for an obligatory group hug.

Frontman Joab Eastley reflects on the inspiration behind the video –

“This clip is our homage to one of the greatest ever TV show theme songs of all time. You know what Stevie, Lisa & Carole? You're right. Life ~should~ be fun for everyone”

Since its release, ‘k bye’ has been supported by the likes of triple j, 4ZZZ, SYN and worldwide tastemaker blogs, peaking with a spot in the Hype Machine ‘Now’ Charts. The band also recently performed to over 600 punters at their self-curated mini festival, ‘RAAVE TAPES Shut Down The Argyle House’, featuring buzz acts including Good Boy, Kwame and Mezko to name a few.

To celebrate the single release, the band will soon traverse the country on an eleven-date national tour, including a festival slot at Yours and Owls 2017 and a support slot to indie-rock mainstay duo Bleeding Knees Club at Beach Road Hotel, Bondi.

The accompanying music video for ‘k bye’ is now available to view via YouTube.

RAAVE TAPES
'K BYE' TOUR DATES

WED 30 AUGUST | SOSUEME @ BEACH ROAD HOTEL, BONDI
w/ Bleeding Knees Club
SAT 16 SEPTEMBER | GROW UP! FESTIVAL, MAITLAND
SAT 30 SEPTMBER | YOURS AND OWLS FESTIVAL, WOLLONGONG
FRI 6 OCTOBER | THE FOUNDRY, BRISBANE
FRI 13 OCTOBER | JACK RABBIT SLIMS, PERTH
SAT 14 OCTOBER | FRANKIES PIZZA, SYDNEY
SAT 21 OCTOBER | BOTTOMS UP FESTIVAL, MUSWELLBROOK
WED 25 OCTOBER | RAD BAR, WOLLONGONG
THUR 26 OCTOBER | TRANSIT BAR, CANBERRA
FRI 27 OCTOBER | PENNY BLACK, MELBOURNE
SAT 4 NOVEMBER | THE EDINBURGH CASTLE, ADELAIDE