Directed by bassist Claire Miskimmin, Belfast band New Pagans release the video for their latest single ‘Yellow Room’.
The Steve Lamacq ‘Record Of The Week’ on BBC 6 Music track is the fourth instalment in a series of self-made folk horror themed short films the quintet have produced to accompany their music.
"Set in the stunning local surroundings of Northern Ireland, we tried to evoke a sense of dread and isolation in the expanse of nature," explains singer Lyndsey McDougall.
"In stifling a woman's mind we take away her liberty, as in the novel the song is based on - 'The Yellow Wallpaper'. It's about the facade and the masks we wear, but break the surface and we find our protagonist's strength. She cuts herself free and is set adrift."
The video aims to highlight the plight that women face of being oppressed in a patriarchal society, in a kaleidoscopic yet darkly ethereal manner. This often-muted subject is something that personally hits home with lead singer and lyricist Lyndsey who is a mother herself.
“We hope everyone can become a little more comfortable with this topic, we personally want to see the narratives of mothers/parents/carers included and considered in every industry. We need to ask ourselves why we are so uncomfortable with discussing it and why we feel it’s not relevant.
“Motherhood doesn’t define me but it definitely shouldn’t be something I hide or feel ashamed about. We need to challenge the perception that women who become mothers have less to add to the conversation.”
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