THE DRUG RUGS – “SANDBAR”
A Spill Exclusive Video Premiere
The first single from The Drug Rugs’ forthcoming EP, Sandbar was recorded at Spaces Between in Halifax’s North End, while the final touches were added by Brooklyn-based engineer Justin Gerrish (Vampire Weekend, The Strokes, Weezer).
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“The video is a beautiful and delirious daydream,” said The Drug Rugs’ Laura Kempton. “[Director] Jeff Miller paired colourful imagery with the song’s surf-pop tones to perfectly capture our sparkly, psychedelic leanings.”
The Drug Rugs
[Single]
(Independent)
Release Date: 2019
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Photo Credits: Veronica Jorna
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