TR/ST SHARES “DESTROYER” VIDEO STARRING RYAN HEFFINGTON + CO-DIRECTED BY HEFFINGTON & JUSTIN TYLER CLOSE
NEW ALBUM OUT EARLY 2018
Nowness has premiered the video for TR/ST’s new single “Destroyer”. The track along with the previously released “Bicep” will be part of an LP due out in 2018. The video stars famed choreographer Ryan Heffington and is the first video Ryan has both starred in and choreographed. When talking about the video Heffington says,“TR/STβS thrilling trackΒ DESTROYERΒ induced a feeling of uplifting mourning that inspired movements implying a last ditch effort to save a relationship. Joy remembered, self reflection and turmoil manifested in gestures that lie upon Robbieβs ungulating rhythms and vox set upon the backdrop of a familiar location – home for most of us that created this piece – the streets of Silver Lake, LA.”
The single is being exclusively previewed with the film that friends and collaborators of TR/ST, Heffington, and director Justin Tyler Close made in response to conversations with TR/ST about the song’s meaning to him. TR/ST has also announced the launch of his new site, which you can check out here. “Destroyer” is only available through the website. Also while there check out a new shirt designed by artistΒ Stephen Schramm.
“Destroyer” – written and performed by TR/ST
Co-directed byΒ Justin Tyler CloseΒ and Ryan Heffington
Choreographed and starring Ryan Heffington
Director of Photography – Norm Li
Styling – Mindy Le Brock
Producer – Alexis Walker
Special thanks Emily Roe and Marc Bendavid
TR/STΒ is the musical project of Toronto artist Robert Alfons.
After years of extensive touring, and garnering glowing praise from top international critics at Pitchfork, VICE, and The Guardian UK for the 2012 Juno-nominated debut album TRST, the follow up album Joyland is out now.Β Joyland is an eruption of guts, eels, and joy.