The Rubens have made good on their promise for a new music video, sharing the new fan-shot clip for their latest single, “Heavy Weather”.
Announcing the concept for the video alongside the release of the single back in April, the group explained that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they were forced to think outside the box somewhat, stating that they wanted to give back to the people who had supported them all along
“Given the set back with our tour, we wanted to acknowledge our fans somehow,” The Rubens said, noting they were inviting their fans from all around the world to “send in videos of them doing anything they’re doing right now”.
Following countless submissions from fans, which were then meticulously edited and sewn together by director Russell Fitzgibbon, the clip was officially premiered yesterday via an exclusive Zoom call with those who starred in the video. In keeping with the organic nature of the clip and its release, the unlisted link was then shared with fans who were allowed to give the clip their own personal premiere on social media.
“Heavy Weather” serves as another taste of the group’s upcoming album, which has been pushed back due to the global pandemic.
“On the recording front, we were meant to deliver our new record right now for a release later this year,” the group explained alongside the single’s release. “We were SO bloody close to finishing but for obvious reasons we can’t all get in the studio right now, so that’s been pushed back to 2021.”
Thankfully, The Rubens recently unveiled a run of rescheduled tour dates, set to kick off in September. Tickets to these dates are on sale now, though there’s no word if fans will receive a taste of yet-to-be released music during these shows.
The Rubens ‘Live in Life’ Australian Tour
Supported by Alice Ivy (except shows marked *)
Thursday, September 17th
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Friday, September 18th
Bar On The Hill, Newcastle, NSW
Saturday, September 19th
Crooked River Winery, Gerringong, NSW
Wednesday, September 30th
Canberra Theatre, Canberra, ACT
Thursday, October 8th
Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD
Friday, October 9th
Moncrieff Entertainment Centre, Bundaberg, QLD
Saturday, October 10th
Highfields Tavern, Toowoomba, QLD
Thursday, October 15th
Forum, Melbourne, VIC
Friday, October 16th
Torquay Hotel, Torquay, VIC
Saturday, October 17th
Whalers Hotel, Warrnambool, VIC*
Thursday, October 22nd
Freo. Social, Fremantle, WA*
Friday, October 23rd
Wintersun Hotel, Bluff Point, WA*
Saturday, October 24th
The River, Margaret River, WA*
Sunday, October 25th
White Star Hotel, Albany, WA*
Friday, October 30th
Gap View Hotel, Alice Springs, NT
Saturday, October 31st
Bass In The Grass, Darwin, NT
Friday, November 13th
The Gov, Adelaide, SA
Wednesday, November 18th
Great Western, Rockhampton, QLD
Thursday, November 19th
Seabreeze, Mackay, QLD
Friday, November 20th
Otherwise, Townsville, QLD
Saturday, November 21st
Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns, QLD
Wednesday, November 25th
Riverlinks Westside, Shepparton, VIC
Thursday, November 26th
Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo, VIC
Friday, November 27th
Beer Deluxe, Albury, NSW
Thursday, December 3rd
Altar, Hobart, TAS
Friday, December 4th
Altar, Hobart, TAS
Saturday, December 5th
Saloon Bar, Launceston, TAS
Sunday, December 6th
Forth Pub, Forth, TAS
Tickets on sale now via The Rubens’ website
