Loons is the second single from Krisis Genre, the forthcoming sophomore album by Karate, Guns & Tanning. The group explores a bold and creative soundscape in greater detail as they continue their unafraid sonic development.
The track grapples with themes of identity, violence, and the blinding effects of both power and fear, putting to great use sharp, deliberate lyricism with evocative visuals; a signature blend which has come to define the band’s aesthetic.
The band offers insight on their new single: "Hunter S. Thompson called the poet Ron Whitehead, "crazy as nine loons." We've always been inspired by Thompson's work, and the symbolism of the common loon is so alluring. Using bird sounds on the song was an obvious choice while detailing a fantastical look at the Great Northern Diver. It's a constant pulse of mystery and maybe even danger."
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