Being Dead - "Van Goes"

Photo by Athen Smith

Being Dead is the musical project of Austin, TX based multi-instrumentalists Falcon Bitch and Shmoofy. Their latest single, "Van Goes," has this interesting mix of upbeat fun and darkness. It's a little bit post-punk and a little bit egg punk. There are some pop elements, but "Van Goes" is an odd little song. Imagine a mixture of DEVO and Beat Happening, and you might come close to what this sounds like. As weird and unusual as the song is, there are strong pop elements throughout. Being Dead certainly won't be for everyone, but if they work for you, welcome to your latest musical obsession!

The band says of their new video:

“Our goal is simple. When you die and your life flashes before your eyes we’d like this video to be included in the reel. (Or at least lay a blueprint for how yours might be). Fast and furious is one's life when betrayed. And in a flash, your whole life before you: everyone you've ever known, everything you've been brave enough to feel – extinguished in a twinkle of clarity."

You can watch the video for "Van Goes" below. EELS is due out September 27 on Bayonet Records, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Being Dead, check out the artist on Instagram. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.

Sat. July 27 - Austin, TX @ Hotel Vegas
Tue. Aug. 13 - Austin, TX @ Sagebrush
Fri. Sept. 27 - Austin, TX @ Radio East
Sat. Oct. 12 - Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
Mon. Oct. 14 - Atlanta, GA @ 529 Club
Tue. Oct. 15 - Richmond, VA @ The Camel
Wed. Oct. 16 - Washington, DC @ Comet Ping Pong
Fri. Oct. 18 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Made
Sat. Oct. 19 - Philadelphia, PA @ PhilaMOCA
Mon. Oct. 21 - Boston, MA @ The Rockwell
Tue. Oct. 22 - Montreal, QC @ L’Esco
Wed. Oct. 23 - Toronto, ON @ The Baby G
Fri. Oct. 25 - Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
Sun. Oct. 27 - Cincinnati, OH @ MOTR Pub
Tue. Oct. 29 - Louisville, KY @ The Whirling Tiger
Thu. Oct. 31 - Nashville, TN @ The Blue Room at Third Man Records
Sat. Nov. 2 - Dallas, TX @ Club Dada