Almost a year to the day since releasing their second album ‘Falling Out Of View’ and Essex’s electrifying indie-rock heroes The Bracknall now complete the era by sharing an ambitious, cinematic new video for its title track. The ‘Falling Out Of View’ era has been a phenomenal time for the band, who saw the record power to #3 on the Official Independent Albums Chart and #1 on the Official Independent Breakers Chart after raising £43,000 via crowdfunding to finance the project. They again excelled in the live arena too, selling out a 3000-capacity show at Birmingham’s O2 Academy 2, London’s 229 and a warm-up at The Old Blue Last, and attracting huge crowds at Truck and The Isle of Wight.
‘Falling Out Of View’ is the crowning moment of the album, a record which prompted Northern Exposure to describe The Bracknall as “A four-piece from Essex with a passion for bringing back that classic, electrifying British rock ‘n’ roll spirit.” The song finds The Bracknall sweeping into the sweet spot where epic drama is matched by anthemic style, and that strength is heightened by the raw emotion that it conveys. Further magnified with an evocative guitar solo, it captures the devastation of seeing someone you love sink into a downward spiral as you realise you’re powerless to help them change.
Vocalist/guitarist Jack Dacey says, “This song was my view on watching a friend live with someone in addiction. Loving someone that’s unreachable and watching their life play out in front of you with no control.”
The impact of the song is intensified by its brand new video. Its focus falls on two brothers, their personal relationship still clearly resonating despite their lives being blighted by alcoholism and petty crime. But this narrative is just as much about grief as it is addiction, with the pain of the surviving brother palpable in every shot.
The ‘Falling Out Of View’ video stars and was co-directed by the band’s old friend Elliot Warren. The Olivier Award winner’s multifaceted talents have seen him write for ‘Top Boy’ starring Ashley Waters and Kano, appear as a series regular in the Apple TV+ hit ‘Masters Of The Air’, and feature in Steven Knight’s ‘A Thousand Blows’.
Joss Carter in the ‘Falling Out Of View’ video
The video was also co-directed by Elliott Gonzo (Meduza, Tom Walker, Nothing But Thieves) and features performance artist Joss Carter as the brother of the lead character, while Maximilian McKay (flowerovlove, Chloe Qisha) was Director of Photography. It was filmed in Southend.
Next up for The Bracknall – completed by Jack’s brother Harry Dacey (guitar), Eddie Smith (guitar) and Dan Hurley (drums) – is a run of headline shows in Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow. Their summer festival season then starts with This Feeling By The Sea followed by Bring The Noise and Sound Factory, with more yet to come. Expect new music to emerge later this year ahead of their biggest ever London show at KOKO, which will be part of their largest headline tour to date – more details of which will be revealed soon. The pre-sale sold-out immediately, but limited tickets remain available HERE. Their upcoming dates are:
FEBRUARY
13th – Birmingham, Mama Roux
27th – Manchester, Band On The Wall
28th – Glasgow, Stereo
APRIL
18th – Bridlington Spa, This Feeling By The Sea
MAY
30th – Sheffield, Bring The Noise
JULY
10th – Plymouth, Sound Factory Festival
DECEMBER
4th – London, KOKO
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