The Medicine Hat – St. Cecilia (Official Music Video)
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Hamilton experimental pop quartet The Medicine Hat are set to release their debut album later this year, and after sharing their dynamic lead single “New Survival” last month, it is expected to be a memorable first record.
Following up the anticipation is the newly released “St. Cecilia”, once again lead by the mesmerizing vocals of front woman Nabi Sue Bersche. Sharing similar vocal qualities to Emily Haines (Metric), Ritzy Bryan (The Joy Formidable), and Lauren Mayberry (Chvrches), Bersche’s delicate voice echoes against the song’s lush textures and charming synth-pop melodies.
Along with the new single, “St. Cecilia” is accompanied by the music video, done in one, clean shot. Bersche explains:
“St. Cecilia is a song for all the men who have ever harassed me. It’s a song for all the long stares and salacious grins, all the licked-lips and hey-sweethearts, all the shadows that walk a little too close behind me. It’s about the thick skin I put on when I walk alone or I’m on stage. I love the power of that skin, but I hate that I need to be tough to feel safe. Now a brief glance in the mirror turns to a thousand eyes ogling me up and down, unkind hands fussing with my appearance. They impair a kindness I used to carry so easily. St. Cecilia is my constant companion. The patron Saint of music, she’s with me in every dark bar, on every walk home. Watching my drink, watching my back, whispering a sweet melody in my ear.”
Get lost in the music and video below, and head to their website to learn more about the upcoming record.
