Words: Sam Geary
We heard from Los Angeles all-girl post-punk trio Automatic earlier this month with 'Calling It', now they debut the accompanying video.
Directed by Ross Harris, it is a modern day take on the Greek myth of Pygmalion, which tells the story of Pygmalion falling in love with one of his sculptures who comes to life. Automatic's visual is a sci-fi rendition of the same tale.
Shot in an aluminium factory owned by drummer Lola Dompé's grandmother since the 70s, the clip follows the trio as they begin to spiral, slowly losing their minds and growing obsessed with making little men out of aluminium. "It's a factory run by women" the band says, "and we liked that as the basic concept."
"Calling It" is Automatic's first song after signing with Stones Throw Records and arrives ahead of a month-long residency at The Echo every Monday in August, followed by a UK stop in October.
Live dates
AUGUST
05 Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
12 Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
19 Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
26 Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
OCTOBER
22 London, UK @ Shacklewell Arms
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