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Do Nothing – “Act Natural”
Post-punk band Do Nothing have released “Act Natural”, the second single from their forthcoming sophomore album, Friend World. The track and its accompanying video suggest a marked move away from the sound of the band’s 2023 album Snake Sideways, with a stranger, more electronically distorted and theatrical approach.
“Act Natural” features wavering synths, loose-sounding guitars and prominent vocals from Chris Bailey. The Clump Collective-directed video shows the four-piece at an increasingly surreal dinner party involving telekinesis, soup and a fatal outcome; Friend World, influenced by writer Elizabeth Smart and comedian Andy Kaufman, is due on 6 November via Submarine Cat Records.
In short
- Do Nothing release surreal new single “Act Natural”.
- It previews sophomore album Friend World.
- The album arrives on 6 November.
Explained simply
Do Nothing are a band known for post-punk music, an edgy genre that combines punk energy with experimental approaches. They released their debut album, Snake Sideways, in 2023 and have gained recognition as part of a post-punk revival.
Their second album, Friend World, arrives in November and marks a shift away from their first record's sound. Rather than sticking with straightforward post-punk, the band is experimenting with electronic and theatrical elements.
The album takes inspiration from writer Elizabeth Smart and comedian Andy Kaufman, both known for unconventional work. This suggests Do Nothing are pursuing a more experimental and distinctive artistic identity.