Nashville-based DIY punk outfit Snõõper have shared their new single “Running“, alongside an accompanying video.
The track features on their debut album ‘Super Snõõper‘, out this Friday, July 14 via Third Man Records. Pre-order your copy here.
‘Running’ is a marathon, not a sprint: clocking in at over 5 minutes, it marks the longest release in Snõõper’s discography to date. The song builds and builds on a grooving bassline before culminating in an acid-soaked guitar solo. The video, helmed by Sean McGuirk, is an homage to 80s home workout videos, filtered through Snõõper’s kaleidoscopic lens.
Speaking about it, vocalist Blair Tramel said:
“Running was written during the pandemic as many of our early songs were. This song was written deep in the pandemic when people began to feel hopeless and everything began to feel really scary. The George Floyd protests were happening, Trump was president, and people felt out of control as we watched our country experience the consequences of an unjust system. Political leaders were fanning the flames as people were screaming for change. All of this was happening at a time when people couldn’t properly take action due to pandemic restrictions. It was a horrifying feeling. Most days, all I could do was go for a long walk or run. I think sometimes that’s all anyone can do when things feel out of control. We can always get out of our minds and into our bodies. Move, breathe, jump, put one foot in front of the other.”
Watch/listen below.
Snõõper is a band who, in a 33 ⅓ RPM world, make 45 RPM music they play at 78 RPM. The outfit maintain super precise instrumentals and skillfully melodic vocals, even though they’re flooring it almost the entire time.
Formed in 2020 by vocalist/visual artist Blair Tramel and guitarist Connor Cummins, Snõõper’s initial 8-track recordings were released on DIY labels. Although not originally intended as a performance project, the duo brought these recordings to life with the additions of Cam Sarrett (drums), Happy Haugen (bass) and Ian Teeple (guitar).
Snõõper Upcoming Tour Dates
Thu. July 13 – West Hollywood, CA @ The Roxy Theatre
Fri. July 14 – San Diego, CA – The Whistle Shop
Sat. July 15 – San Pedro, CA @ The Sardine
Sun. July 16 – Pomona, CA @ Viva Pomona
Sat. Sept. 2 – High View, WV @ Zapateo
Fri. Oct. 13 – Sun. Oct. 15 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Festival
Sun. Nov. 5 – Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club
Mon. Nov. 6 – Gladow, UK @ Hug & Pint
Tue. Nov. 7 – Manchester, UK @ YES Basement
Wed. Nov. 8 – London, UK @ The Windmill
Fri. Nov. 10 – London, UK @ Pitchfork Festival (Roadhouse)
Sat. Nov. 11 – Bristol, UK @ The Lanes
