New Video – Justice by Scattered Clouds
Hull post-punk group Scattered Clouds recently released an incredibly well animated and intense video for their new single “Justice.”
The song is powerful and dark which makes sense given that it is inspired by the 2016 death of Abdirahman Abdi at the hands of Ottawa Police. The band describes it as “a minimalist yet violent interpretation of the abuse of power and unlawful vigilantism rampant in the police force.” The band’s lo-fi sound, haunting lyrics and driving drums really complement each other and allows the emotion and rage to boil to the top.
The video has some very impressive animation work layered over some old nondescript black and white video footage. The intensity, anger and violence builds throughout the video, culminating with what appears like blood splatter pulsing on the screen to the beat of the drums. I was especially moved by the powerful imagery of the blows to the head under the watchful eye of the law during the chorus where “justice” is repeated several times.
The video was directed & animated by Joël Vaudreuil. Check it out below and catch “Justice” live as Scattered Clouds play Calgary’s Sled Island Festival June 22, Montreal’s Esco July 5, and Ottawa’s Bluesfest July 7.