Lone Kodiak Unveils Sentimental Video for “Obvious States”

Indie rock band Lone Kodiak have unveiled the highly anticipated music video for their latest single, “Obvious States.” The release comes hot on the heels of their debut album, If We Have A Future, which was released on vinyl February 9th, 2024, captivating audiences with its raw emotion and lyrical richness.

The “Obvious States” video, which premiered on Living Life Fearless, is a visual masterpiece that intricately weaves together footage from Lone Kodiak frontman Dainéal Parker’s wedding against the breathtaking backdrop of the rugged cliffs of the Scottish Highlands. The juxtaposition of personal intimacy and vast openness of the landscape serves as a powerful compliment to the themes explored in the song’s poignant lyrics.

“Obvious States” is a fitting accompaniment to the album as it delves deep into the complexities of modern existence, offering a poignant commentary on love, hope, and disillusionment. Against a backdrop of impassioned melodies and pulsating rhythms, the song contrasts the existential notions of disillusioned predictability and pensive uncertainty.

As the lyrics poignantly declare, “It’s hard to say when I lost my hope… It’s hard to make plans when I don’t know if we have a future.” These words resonate with listeners on a profound level, capturing the universal struggle to find meaning and connection in a world that is simultaneously ever-changing and static.

The “Obvious States” video offers viewers a glimpse into Dainéal Parker’s personal journey as he embarks on a new chapter of his life, flanked by his bandmates, only now in their roles as groomsmen. Set against the breathtaking majesty of Scotland’s rugged Highlands, the video is a testament to the enduring power of love and the hope it inspires, even in the face of the unknown. It’s also a testament to the genius the band possesses, in leveraging Parker’s own wedding for the music video. While it is a potent, visually luscious subject for the video, it goes further than that: it also acts as a fitting metaphor for the uncertainty that a wedding (band) could invoke.

It’s this conflict, between a sure thing and the great unknown, that’s become the calling card for the East LA group. Once the darling of the indie rock world, the band turned their backs on the easy route of manufactured hype and synthetic appeal, and instead launched themselves into the unknown. It’s a decision that has prompted a level of hype that’s already blown well past anything they’d been able to achieve for themselves in previous years.

With its sentimental visuals and earnest performances, the “Obvious States” video is sure to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression. As Lone Kodiak continues to carve out their place in the indie rock scene, this latest release reaffirms their status as one of the most compelling and thought-provoking bands of their generation.