We’ve been introduced to Bill Callahan’s new LP, Apocalypse, via an opening pair of stunning tracks, but now an opportunity to dig deeper into material bookending the record’s pivot from “darkness” to “this explosion, [that]’s like enlightenment” in “Universal Applicant” (as Callahan described) has arrived. First up, the relatively optimistic standout cut “Riding for the Feeling” now has a symbolic official video, featuring an animated ski jumper that steadily flies over a mountain range with no descent in sight, created by Archie Radkins from artwork inspiration by Max Galyon (via Pitchfork). Then we have our first look at how these tunes sound live via footage of Callahan with his band performing the Mickey Newbury, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, and David Letterman-referencing third track, “America!” in Dublin, Ireland last week. Check out both clips below:
“America!” (Live in Dublin)
“Riding for the Feeling” (Official Video)