Lakyn releases new video for ‘West’ Lakyn vs The Bionic Cat

Following the premiere of ‘West’ on triple j’s home and hosed, Lakyn today unveils the video clip for the single. Directed and filmed by Sunny Leunig (whose previous work includes Courtney Barnett, Nick Cave and Paul Kelly), the video clip features a dance off between Lakyn and Sunny’s robotic dancing cat.
 
 ‘West’ is about Lakyn’s own ambition and self-worth – it’s about not getting too comfortable in any one place, and always pushing yourself to work harder, to do better. Spaghetti Western guitars rattle around the song like they’re sound-tracking a standoff between two sides of Lakynhimself.
 
Lakyn says “We don't grow when things are easy. We grow when we are faced by a bionic dancing cat in the middle of the road. I always pictured a Wild West Tarentino'esque theme in my head but came to the conclusion that a cowboy hat and a horse was a bit limiting. 70's disco music vids from Earth Wind & Fire and Boney M inspired the green screen shots while Christopher Walken dancing in the music video for “Weapon Of Choice” and the video for "Indian Thriller"  is what made me a shameless dancer and where a few of my terrible dance moves are from.’
 
Director Sunny Leunig (EXIT FILMS) says ‘I wanted something to visually complement Lakyn’s cracking song (he’s a true talent).  So naturally, I went for a Mexican stand off dance battle with a bionic cat.  It reminds me that life is truly a wonderful and joyous thing. And, if you think I sound pretentious then I say – “Au contraire – Extraordinaire”
 
Lakyn has just finished supporting Vera Blue on 17 shows around Australia after supporting Vancouver Sleep Clinic earlier in the year. He heads out this October on his first headline tour performing in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide. 

Friday October 13th -  Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
Friday October 20th - Milk Factory, Brisbane
Saturday October 21st - OAF Gallery, Sydney
Wednesday October 25th - Grace Emily, Adelaide

Tickets for all shows available HERE 
Lakyn ‘West’ Single Available HERE