Australian Indie Act Boy & Bear Return With New Video “State Of Flight”

Australian indie five piece Boy & Bear return with their newest single and video, “State Of Flight.” The release kick-starts their next chapter, a first taste of new music from the group since their 2019 album and single releases, Suck on Light.

Running central to the track is a melodic choral chant that echoes back and forth. Lead vocalist Dave Hoskings’ unmistakable voice cuts through with an urgent simplicity while layers of strummed guitars, overlapping beats and flourishes of guitar licks glue the various elements of the song together into a cohesive piece. Hosking says, “The song is really a love letter to the arts, to the joys of being creative. I love making music, and even in the face of considerable challenges these last few years, it’s only further solidified my obsession and genuine love of the creative process.”

Directed by Taylor Ferguson, the accompanying video defies laws of gravity and reality. Centered around two protagonists within a dreamlike story of freedom and self-expression, the video takes surreal turns as both characters take flight, mirrored by the song’s inherent uplifting feel. Ferguson says of the video that he, “…knew I had to somehow create a dreamlike world where anything felt possible. So I came up with a story about the uninhibited expression of selfhood and the explosive power of freedom. Making them fly felt like the right thing to do.”

The band have shared that they’ll be embarking on a 14 date tour across Australia in June and July of this year, with details to be announced soon about an extensive North American, UK and European tour dates.

Watch the music video below: