Eric Bachmann started making music decades ago as the frontman of indie rock outfit Archers of Loaf and then with Crooked Fingers following AOL’s initial demise in the ‘90s. Now, the North Carolina musician is back with the release of his self-titled solo album and a music video for the track “Mercy.” Check out the video below.
“Mercy” opens with a beat reminiscent of Phil Spector’s production on the Ronettes’ “Be My Baby” and sees Bachmann on a mission to retrieve a hard drive in this James Bond-esque, ’70s cinematic style video. Bachmann successfully retrieves the device — which contains his music — but only after an intense game of Hungry Hungry Hippos.
Watch “Mercy” below and read our review of Eric Bachmann here.
Tour dates:
May 06 Grand Rapids, MI – Pyramid Scheme
May 07 Chicago, IL – Schubas
May 20 Seattle, WA – Sunset Tavern
May 21 Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios
Jun 03 San Francisco, CA – The Chapel
Jun 04 Los Angeles, CA – The Bootleg
Jun 05 San Diego, CA – The Soda Bar
Jul 08 Decatur, GA – Eddie’s Attic
Sep 02 Tallahassee, FL – Sidebar Theater
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