You hear your own laughter on the receiver
Cold sweats, long nights, and a hard high fever
Footsteps when you’re alone, wailing, waiting by the telephone
Does he only want what he can’t have
In the cavernous wind-whipped streets of Chicago, where shadows cling to the bricks like old secrets, Karen Righeimer-Schock and Ivan Russia, the city’s own wrecking crew known as BELLHEAD, have thrown their latest punch. It’s a new video for Bad Taste, a track culled from their Good Intentions EP / mini album.
The song itself is a narrative woven from the threads of heartache and disillusionment, depicting a romance that has meandered through the dimly lit corridors of doubt and betrayal. “Bad Taste” explores the quest for solidity in a reality as ephemeral as a castle of cards caught in a gust.
For this cinematic venture, Bellhead and filmmaker John A. Weaver retreated to the seclusion of rural Wisconsin, a locale so shrouded in silence that even whispers become monumental. Armed with an arsenal of visual tools that bridge the chasm between the gritty allure of Super 8mm film and the sterile clarity of 4k digital, they crafted a vision that is both an homage to and a departure from the past.
“This video places the viewer in a fever dream where BELLHEAD is hopelessly trying to escape a chaotic antagonist,” Weaver says. “Reality and hallucinations blur together and trade places as they descend into darkness. In this presentation, there is no ‘motivation’ behind why they are running. Rather, the audience is dropped into something ongoing and have only the visual clues I provide to make sense of what is going on. Just when the audience thinks they’re on to a story, I throw something in to shake them off. The goal is to create an experience that is unsettling yet captivating.”
Watch below the video for “Bad Taste” below:
Since their emergence in 2019, BELLHEAD has captivated both the press and audiences alike with their electrifying live performances, quickly becoming the talk of the indie, goth, and alternative scenes. Their distinctive sound transcends genre boundaries, enabling them to collaborate with a diverse range of popular artists. Sharing the stage with iconic acts such as Stabbing Westward, Clan of Xymox, Holy Wars, and many others, BELLHEAD’s live shows are celebrated for their dynamic energy, audience engagement, and unforgettable melodies.
Stream Good Intentions below, and order the EP / Album here:
BELLHEAD will support their “Bad Taste” video release with upcoming tour dates through the spring and summer, including The Josh Russo Memorial Benefit for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention in Milwaukee on April 6th, featuring popular industrial acts Go Fight, Hate Dept., and Klack, along with direct support for Stabbing Westward in Madison, Wisconsin.
Tour Dates:
- 04/06 X-Ray Arcade – Cudahy, WI w/ GoFight / Hate Dept. / Cyanotic / Klack / Am.Psych / Sapphira Vee
- 04/11 Brass Rail – Fort Wayne, IN w/ CloudMaker / Palm Ghosts
- 04/12 Dormouse Theater – Kalamazoo, MI w/ Katy Needs A Life / Palm Ghosts / Tambourina
- 04/13 Liar’s Club – Chicago, IL w/ Won’t Stay Dead / Palm Ghosts / Cloud Maker
- 04/19 Blockhouse Bar – Bloomington, IN w/ Palm Ghosts
- 04/25 Crucible – Madison, WI w/ Stabbing Westward / Caustic
- 05/03 Black Lodge – Memphis, TN w/ Palm Ghosts / DJ Evonech
- 05/04 5 Spot – Nashville, TN w/ Palm Ghosts / Cold Equations
- 05/11 Healer – Indianapolis, IN
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