Hot Snakes Releases Doodle-Style Animated Video for New Song “I Shall Be Free”

Hot Snakes have released the visuals for their new single “I Shall Be Free,” the second single leading up to the release of the band’s upcoming LP, following up the release of “Checkmate” in November last year.

The video, which was directed and animated by Tiger Reis (the clip’s 13-year-old artist and son of the band’s Swami John Reis), present a doodled string of events with no clear plot or direction. The chaotic nature of the visuals pairs perfectly with the intense feel of the song, and the constantly changing animation draws the viewer in despite its unclear narrative structure.

Hot Snakes has not released a studio album since Jericho Sirens in 2018. The album was praised as tremendous post-punk work, as the band was able to present punk rock with differing instrumentation and musicality that is reflective of the band’s individuality. Hot Snakes will be departing on a string of Winter west coast tour dates later this month, kicking things off in Phoenix, Arizona at the Rebel Lounge and closing out in Solana Beach, California at Belly Up.

Check out the video for Hot Snakes’  “I Shall Be Free” below:

Photo Credit: Raymond Flotat

Drew Feinerman: I have just completed my senior at the University of Michigan majoring in international studies with an emphasis in political economics and development, with a minor in Chinese language and culture, and I have recently been accepted into the Berklee School of Music's masters of music business program. Although my academic interests include economics, political science, and history, I consider music to be my one true passion. Music is, and has always been, a driving force for the way I think and act every day of my life. I have been playing the tenor saxophone since the age of ten, and playing an instrument at a high level has allowed me to only further my understanding and appreciation for music. While I grew up listening to predominantly classic rock, I soon found myself gravitating toward jazz, hip-hop, funk, and other genres, as my learned to both play and analyze music as a listener. As a writer, I am able to apply my skills both as a musician and a listener, and look forward to the opportunity to being able to express my thoughts on various stories in the music industry.
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