Melbourne Americana/country group Elly McK & The Unbelievers released their new single ‘Bones‘ on streaming services back in March and now I’m very pleased to be able to premiere the video clip for the song on PTW.

There’s a gothic noir aspect to the song that both contrasts and complements the upbeat rattle and quick-footed shuffle of the music, as Elly’s voice rings loud and clear across the Perth foothills and rural Victoria – two locations where footage was shot for the clip. Featuring a killer guitar solo from Monty Price, the song is steeped in a kind of Mexicali shimmer and twang, like Lindi Ortega fronting Calexico.

Produced by Glasboy Productions, the video encapsulates the song’s evolving intensity and dark thematic elements through a narrative centred on a hauntingly protective protagonist and their imaginary relationship to the band.

Elly McK says, “I come up with small ideas that end up becoming songs. When these songs become formed, I take them to my band and from then on we are in the constant process of collaboration; through arranging, recording, mixing etc. Working with Glasboy Productions was another extension of the creative process for this song. A collaboration that takes us outside the band, over the other side of the country and playing with ideas with some really cool young film-makers. I love it, not only the end product but all the moments that have led to it.”

The group are set to launch the new clip with two Victorian shows, firstly on May 17th at Odessa at Levers Hotel, Creswick with Mal Beveridge from 7pm (ticket link) and 19th May at Lulie Tavern, Abbotsford with Georgia Rodgers from 4pm.