The Ballroom Thieves Announce ‘Covers’ EP + Music Video For “Only Lonely”
October 8, 2018 BY Nettwerk
Recently, The Ballroom Thieves shared the beautiful and provocative official video for fan favorite “Only Lonely” from their Nettwerk debut EP Paper Crown. Regarding the deeply sensitive and candid nature of the video, the band had the following words to share:
“The lyrics and music of ‘Only Lonely’ began as a stream of consciousness I could use as a pillow for my mind whenever my loneliness became overwhelming. The idea was not to wallow in these feelings, nor to avoid them altogether, but to accept that this is what living feels like to me, and to know that’s quite alright.
The problem is neglecting to speak up about our feelings like loneliness, anxiety, depression, or neurological variations (among so many others) only compounds them over time, often leaving us buried beneath an avalanche of chemical imbalances and social misunderstandings. In order to create a more harmonious society, as humanity, we require nothing less than benevolent acceptance of others and their sensitivities. The more we talk about loneliness, the less lonely we will be.
Today, this song and its accompanying music video serve as a gentle anthem for those of us who navigate sadness and disquiet, anxiety and nervousness. The flashes of abstract visuals are meant to be a reminder that our diverse mental states create palettes of color and beauty that deserve to be observed with compassion, rather than judgment, and that the constant juxtaposition between isolation and community is a pillar of our collective human experience.”
Watch “Only Lonely” Here:
Also out this week, is the first of three covers from a forthcoming Covers EP (out November 9), featuring Joe Pug’s “Hymn #101,” Frightened Rabbit’s “My Backwards Walk” and Bahamas’ standout track “Lost In The Light.”
Listen to “Hymn #101” Here:
Tour Dates:
10/11/18 – Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge
10/13/18 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
10/14/18 – Ashland, OR @ Ashland Folk Collective
10/18/18 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
10/19/18 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
10/20/18 – Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre Pub
10/25/18 – Des Moines, IA @ Gas Lamp
10/26/18 – Davenport, IA @ Redstone Room
10/27/18 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas
10/28/18 – Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi
10/30/18 – Newport, KY @ Wooden Cask Brewing Company
11/1/18 – Chattanooga, TN @ Songbirds South
11/2/18 – Nashville, TN @ High Watt
11/3/18 – Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5
11/15/18 – Albany, NY @ Massry Center
11/16/18 – Providence, RI @ Columbus Theatre
11/17/18 – Montague, MA @ Shea Theater Arts Center
12/6/18 – Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel
12/7/18 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
12/8/18 – Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade
12/9/18 – Fairfield, CT @ Fairfield Theatre StageOne
12/11/18 – Rochester, NY @ Honest Folk presents…The Ballroom Thieves
12/12/18 – Toronto, CA @ The Drake
12/14/18 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
12/28/18 – Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall
12/29/18 – Boston, MA @ Royale
