New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Girlie Action) "Filmed in a sleepy French suburb, starring a group of the coolest kids in the cul-de-sac, The Greeks' video reflects the song -- it's about everything, and kinda nothing, and being young, or something." Is Tropical explained MEGAFORCE's concept of the violent Manga-inspired music video: "Part Rumblefish, part Die Hard, part Akira, we wanted to work together to create something both visually appealing and aesthetically relevant to the band.
Release "The Greeks" video directed by MEGAFORCE 900,000 views in 5 days
See the NSFW and controversial video on Youtube HERE and on Vimeo HERE.
"We like kids, we like gangs, we really like daydreaming and imagination; the video straddles the line between nostalgia and the visual death-porn of our generation - the action film. Don't get carried away by politics - this is a straight-up kid brawl the way it played out in your head when you were stealing your mum's mascara to be like Arnie in Predator."
Is Tropical said: "It isn't a shocking rebuke to our drama queen, populist news culture either - just naive, blissful shoot-your-mate until he's definitely dead war-games -the way you wish it still could be".
Following the release of the teaser video two weeks ago, the UK trio unleashed their official music video for "The Greeks" late last week to an overwhelming response with a combining Youtube and Vimeo count of about 900.000 views. "We've been wanting to make such a video since the age of 6 !" says the French directors team MEGAFORCE (Kid Cudi, Metronomy), the animation was done by 7 at Machine Molleand produced by Jules Dieng at Elnino.
Leading up to Is Tropical's debut album Native To hitting stores on June 14th, they offer a free remix of "The Greeks" by Moonlight Matters HERE who recently turned out amazing remixes for Hercules & Love Affair, Ellie Goulding and The Drums. The video for "South Pacific"can be seen here.
Already known for their stunning live shows where, behind their trademark masks, they effortlessly swoop from raw pop anthems to lo-fi dance songs, the young UK-based trio are releasing their unique and signature brand of dance-pop music in America on June 14th with their album Native To. The twelve tracks that comprise the album flow seamlessly from one to the next while at the same time covering the broad spectrum of musical stylings that catapulted them into the spotlight to begin with. Highlights of the album include the hard-hitting, lo-fi track, "Oranges", as well as the dreamy and whimsical "Clouds" and "Lies".
Is Tropical first entered the international scene with the release of their debut single "When O' When'/'Seasick Mutiny' on Hit Club Records in January 2010. Produced by Alalal (The Big Pink / Klaxons), the single attracted the attention of fans and critics alike.
Dividing opinions with the band's refusal to show their faces, as well as their broad, all-encompassing sound, Is Tropical was soon at the forefront of the conflict between lo-fi purists and those who cherished the strange electronic instrumentals. They soon signed to legendary French label Kitsune (Two Door Cinema Club, Delphic, Heartsrevolution).
Is Tropical is currently touring throughout Europe with more live and festival dates to be announced very soon!
Is Tropical live shows:
06/08 - France, Paris @ Point ephemere
06/17 - UK - Release Gig / Kitsune Club Night Party @ XOYO
6/28 - Italy - Ravenna @ Hana Bi
6/29- Italy - Rome, La Bibliotechina
6/30 - Italy - Ancona @ Mole Vanvitelliana
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