[Cover press photo by Ivan Alexander]

Panik Flower have just released their EP, rearview, and along with it, an official video for the title track. Directed by Harleigh Shaw with cinematography by Aji Bass, the video portrays a protagonist who “can’t seem to outrun herself.”

Shaw says of the video:

For the ‘rearview’ video, we wanted to capture the exhaustion and horror of being your own worst enemy and this idea of running from yourself. During the song’s chaotic and moody outro, we aimed to show Sage increasingly disheveled and tired as the video evolves. The film, ‘The Amusement Park’, was a major reference for this specific section of the video. I was also very inspired by David Lynch’s films, especially because we conceptualized and shot the video right after he passed away. From an editing perspective, ‘Natural Born Killers’ was a big reference with the way it utilizes saturated colors and frenetic editing. We leaned into chaotic cuts and playing with speed, all which contributed to heightening the drama of Sage running from herself.

On May 21, Panik Flower will play a hometown EP release show at Night Club 101 before setting out on a headline tour in June.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

May 21 – New York, NY – Night Club 101 (EP Release Show)

June 12 – Philadelphia, PA – Khyber 

June 13 – Athens, OH – Smiling Skull 

June 14 – Columbus, OH – Cafe Bourbon 

June 15 – Detroit, MI – Parts & Labor

June 16 – Indianapolis, IN – TBA

June 17 Chicago, IL – Subterranean 

June 19 – Milwaukee, WI – Cactus Club 

June 21 – Pittsburg, PA – Haven