Videos from Tamar Berk and The Shop Window

By Henry Lipput

Tamar Berk, "Permanent Vacation"

"Permanent Vacation" is the fourth single from Tamar Berk's third album tiny injuries (Bandcamp) (there’s a PP4NP review for that). The video, directed by Brandon Mosquero, was inspired by Berk’s first vacation since the pandemic along with her fears of traveling, flying, and crowds. Despite these anxieties she hoped the trip would change her and make her a different person. Mission accomplished.

The video, however, reflects the earlier concerns of both the pandemic and travelling as Berk is dressed completely in an astronaut suit even when doing mundane tasks like grocery shopping. (As a side note, fans of Matt Smith-era Doctor Who may recall a similar look during the The Impossible Astronaut episode.)

The Shop Window, "I Run"

“I Run” is the third single from The Shop Window’s forthcoming two-record (16 track) Daysdream to be released in May (you can pre-order here).

Earlier albums and singles highlighted the jangle and shoegaze elements of the band’s sound which are to be even more evident as they are to be split between the two discs of Daysdream. In addition, the 16 songs will showcase co-writers and co-lead vocalists Carl Mann and Syd Oxlee as they expand The Shop Window’s sound (now with a second guitarist!).

It’s clear from the DaysDream Bandcamp page that “I Run” will be leading off the collection and is what my friends from across the pond would call a banger of a tune. Along with the previous two singles (including "It's A High" and yes there's a review for that too)  “I Run” gives a glimpse into what an amazing group of songs will be found on DaysDream.

The video for “I Run” was directed by Darren Stokes, the alternative title for which could be “A Dog’s Life” because although the lyrics can conjure up a lover returning home from a long recording session or a tour like in “A Hard Day’s Night” it might also be from the viewpoint of a lost or wandering dog finding its way home.