Melisandre’s Beaver and the DIY punkery of "Bag for Life" (Official Music Video)

"don't want to leave it on the shelf"

Bag for Life is the Third single from Melisandre’s Beaver since the release of their debut album in 2018. Having had James Nesbitt join the band on drums in December 18, the band took some time off to write and record, and begin what they are calling Beaver 2.0. Brother, the first single, was the start. Indy was the main course, and Bag for Life,the best bit, is the pudding.

The song sees the band strike a more serious tone, hiding away the tongue in cheek a bit more firmly than usual. The song is about the fear of your most supportive friend or loved one departing unexpectedly, leaving your life to fall apart as you discover that you cannot manage the weight of the world and the accompanying emotional baggage that goes with it single handedly. It’s about feeling like maintaining composure in a modern everchanging society is a burden, and without sharing the load, the overwhelmingness can be consuming.

That said, Mac claims the song is about a Bag for Life that he had, that he was very fond of, and…well… it broke. And something about beans. You decide.

The song was recorded at Magpie Studios in Ashford, produced and mixed by Charlie Creese.

The music video was recorded at The Harp Restrung in Folkestone and Morrisons in Dover.

Bag for Life is the last single release prior to the release of our second album due in July 2020, to be announced soon.






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Melisandre's Beaver are a 3 piece punk band from Kent.

Life is complicated, confusing and fun all at once, and so are Melisandre’s Beaver

We are DIY punks, but our music doesn’t sound like your average DIY punk band. There is too much bullshit in the music scene. We avoid it. We do what we want, name our band what we want, and make the music we want instead.

In 2018 we released our debut album: If Only We Were Serious. 13 Tracks – 3 Singles. It got top reviews and was selected as one of PunkOnline.co.uk’s best albums of the year.

Since forming in 2016 we have played across the uk. Our live show is intentionally simple, tight and fun, and we pride ourselves on supporting other bands.

In late 2019 we released a duo of singles. You can see the music video for the first, Brother, here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzbkM9W1zqI

And the second, I’m Sorry Indy¸ here:

Melisandre's Beaver - I'm Sorry Indy (Official Music Video) - YouTube

Melisandre’s Beaver is:

Dan – Guitar and Vocals

Mac – Bass and Vocals

Nesbo – Drums and Vocals

Further Links:

https://melisandresbeaver.bandcamp.com/album/if-only-we-were-serious

https://www.facebook.com/MelisandresBeaver/

https://www.instagram.com/melisandres_beaver/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr8VUbilZB9tRCN6ZnkdJcw