To kick off the new year and their upcoming biggest Australian tour to date (which is selling out FAST), followed by a massive North American run of shows, Cub Sport give you the video for new single ‘Good Guys Go’.
The track is about an unfortunately common theme; being in a relationship where you’re doing everything you can to keep the other person up and make sure they’re happy, but that attention and love isn’t being reciprocated.
Inspired by hearing similar situations told to him by friends over and over, lead singer Tim Nelson explained to The Fader; “I wrote ‘Good Guys Go’ about an imbalanced relationship where emotional labour was going unrecognised. I saw the toll this cycle took, where one person was continually working so much harder than the other to keep the relationship afloat. I hope this song offers some sort of comfort to people who have felt the same.”
Directed by Joe Agius, the video is a dark neon fantasy which premiered on The Fader overnight. Inspired by images from fashion magazines and some of their favourite looks and moments from music videos by Michael Jackson, TLC, and Perfume Genius, the clip features Nelson dancing bathed in blue and pink neon light.
“We shot the video in real time with one roaming camera, which felt important for capturing the right mood and intensity for the song. Joe has a beautiful eye for colours and I feel like the palette throughout the clip compliments the song perfectly” – Tim Nelson
Largely written, recorded and produced at home by front man Tim Nelson, BATS (out now) is an intimate album inspired by experiences of self-doubt, growth, partying, coming out, learning the power of self-acceptance, self-belief and falling in love. While rooted in pop, the record is an unhindered sonic exploration with soul and R&B influences. BATS is a diverse album imbued with a distinct aura of honesty, vulnerability and sincerity.
– CUB SPORT ‘BATS’ AUSTRALIAN ALBUM TOUR –
Thursday Feb 22 – Jack Rabbit Slims, Perth (18+) – NEW SHOW
Friday Feb 23 – Jack Rabbit Slims, Perth – SOLD OUT
Saturday Feb 24 – Fat Controller, Adelaide (18+)
Saturday Mar 3 – The Corner, Melbourne – SOLD OUT
Sunday Mar 4 – The Corner, Melbourne (U18 Matinee)
Sunday Mar 4 – The Corner, Melbourne – SOLD OUT
Monday Mar 5 – The Corner, Melbourne (18+) – NEW SHOW
Saturday Mar 10 – The Triffid, Brisbane – SOLD OUT
Sunday Mar 11 – The Triffid, Brisbane (AA) – NEW SHOW
Saturday March 17 – The Metro, Sydney – SOLD OUT
– CUB SPORT ‘BATS’ NORTH AMERICAN ALBUM TOUR –
Tuesday Apr 3 – Eddie’s Attic – Atlanta, GA
Wednesday Apr 4 – The High Watt – Nashville, TN
Friday Apr 6 – Union Stage – Washington, DC
Saturday Apr 7 – The Foundry – Philadelphia, PA
Sunday Apr 8 – Middle East Upstairs – Boston, MA
Tuesday Apr 10 – Berlin – New York, NY
Wednesday Apr 11 – Elsewhere (Zone One) – Brooklyn, NY
Thursday Apr 12 – Mohawk Place – Buffalo, NY
Friday Apr 13 – The Drake Underground – Toronto, ON
Saturday Apr 14 – Petit Campus – Montreal, QC
Tuesday Apr 17 – Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH
Wednesday Apr 18 – The Pike Room – Pontiac, MI
Friday Apr 20 – 7th Street Entry – Minneapolis, MN
Saturday Apr 21 – Downstairs at Subterranean – Chicago, IL
Tuesday Apr 24 – Lost Lake Lounge – Denver, CO
Wednesday Apr 25 – Kilby Court – Salt Lake City, UT
Friday Apr 27 – The Moroccan Lounge – Los Angeles, CA
Saturday Apr 28 – Hotel Utah – San Francisco, CA
Monday Apr 30 – Bunk Bar – Portland, OR
Tuesday May 1 – Sunset Tavern – Seattle, WA
Wednesday May 2 – The Fox Cabaret – Vancouver, BC