Sleater-Kinney Dives Deep with Release of "Untidy Creature": A Song and Video Embracing Vulnerability

Photo: Chris Hornbecker

Sleater-Kinney sets hearts racing with the release of their scorching new single, "Untidy Creature," serving as the grand finale to their much-anticipated album, Little Rope, hitting the airwaves on January 19th under the Loma Vista label. This fierce track marks a poignant beginning for the album, encapsulating the band's essence through a powerhouse guitar riff and soaring vocals. Initially perceived as a seamless creation, the song took on deeper significance for the band as the year unfolded, becoming a vessel for their profound fears and fervent aspirations. In the band's words:

"We sometimes feel trapped or angry, and yet still we breathe."

Accompanying this emotive track is a striking one-shot music video, directed by Nick Pollet, featuring the celebrated Australian freediver Amber Bourke. The video captures Bourke submerged underwater, holding her breath throughout the song's gripping three-and-a-half-minute duration. Mirroring the album's overarching themes of uncertainty, restlessness, and the discomfort of transitional states, the visuals evoke a sense of tension and introspection. The imagery of a woman immersed in a bathtub, uncertain of her intentions—be it escape, solace, or contemplation—resonates profoundly with the essence of Little Rope, challenging conventions and comfort zones alike. Watch the new video below and stay tuned for more info on their new album.