Atlanta punk band The Coathangers have released their newest video for Hey Buddy, a standout track from their acclaimed recent album The Devil You Know.
Directed by Bradley Walther and Jason Lazo on location in sunny Long Beach, CA.
Specifically, the track, Hey Buddy is a direct tackle on women’s issues and trans issues—except with a positive twist since the song touches on different sorts of street harassment.
Additionally, the video features local skate crew Puff Tuff Babes which is lead by local DJ, and scene supporter, Jeannette McDiarmid aka DJ Polyester.
For instance, featuring such bad-ass ladies shake up the power dynamics of street interaction displays the confidence and grit that comes with any kind of street skating.
Likewise, it feels like the perfect union of words in action thanks to The Coathangers’ distinctive lo-fi style.
As revealed by the band, “‘Hey Buddy’ deals with oppression and judgment, and the self-awareness needed to question one’s own fears and prejudices.”
11/6 – Memphis, TN @ Hi-Tone
11/7 – Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
11/8 – Dallas, TX, @ The Foundry Bar (benefit for Planned Parenthood Federation)
11/9 – Austin TX, LEVITATION Festival @ Barracuda
11/11 – El Paso, TX @ The Lowbrow Palace
11/12 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
11/13 – Denver, CO @ Lost Lake
11/15 – Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street
11/16 – Houston, TX @ Satellite Bar
11/17 – New Orleans @ The Parish / House of Blues New Orleans
New Year’s Eve 2 Night Blowout
12/30 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl Night 1 – with Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts, Glove
12/31 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl Night 2- with PLS PLS, Rude Dude & The Creek Freaks
