Frankie Cosmos’ New Video Is Basically an Episode of Your Favourite Sitcom

Back in March, Greta Kline released Vessel, her third official album under her Frankie Cosmos moniker, via Sub Pop. Yesterday, she shared a new music video for “Apathy,” a track from that record. Directed by comedian Tom Scharpling, it’s basically an episode of your favourite off-the-wall Brooklyn-based sitcom: it’s got humour, pathos, and a full story arc. It’s awesome, and quite a feat for a two-minute long short.

The video follow the story of another Frankie Cosmos, who, despite being formed of a bunch of tough looking rockers, make the exact same music as the OGs. After a confrontation with the real Frankie Cosmos at their concert, the lead singer of the copycat band chooses a new path, and applies to be a longshoreman, ending the video by heading out to sea with only a backpack. It’s incredibly sweet, and strikes the perfect balance with the delicate sound and tone of “Apathy.” Watch it above and demand that Netflix commission a full-length pilot immediately.

Frankie Cosmos play the UK and Europe throughout May:
Tuesday 22nd May – Kantine am Berghain, Berlin, Germany
Wednesday 23rd May – Aalhaus, Hamburg, Germany
Thursday 24th May – DOKbox, Ghent, Belgium
Friday 25th May – London Calling at Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Saturday 26th May – Petit Bain, Paris, France
Monday 28th May – Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 29th May – The Art School, Glasgow
Wednesday 30th May – The Fleece, Bristol
Thursday 31st May – Scala, London
Friday 1st June – Aeronef, Lille, France

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