Sam Fender has teamed up with Adolescence actor Owen Cooper for a shifting new video for ‘Little Bit Nearer’. Test it out under.
The music was shared as a part of the Geordie singer-songwriter’s newest album, ‘Individuals Watching’ – which was praised by NME as a “beautiful” report that tackled the sensation of being “existential, uprooted and disconnected”.
Now, Fender has shared the dramatic new video for the music, which sees him enlist actor Owen Cooper, who not too long ago discovered fame along with his position as Jamie Miller within the critically acclaimed Netflix drama Adolescence.
The footage was shot within the Lake District within the north-west of England, and follows the younger actor as he goes on a tenting journey with a gaggle of pals and begins to ponder his understanding of religion.
It additionally sees the ‘Seventeen Going Beneath’ singer reunite with Adolescence director Philip Barantini. The 2 labored collectively 4 years in the past for the music video for 2021’s ‘Spit Of You’, and the venture additionally included the collection’ co-writer and actor Stephen Graham.
“It’s so nice to be working with Phil once more, I had little doubt he was the suitable director for this piece, his video for ‘Spit of You’ was my favorite,” Fender stated. “Phil known as to say he’d requested Owen if he’d prefer to be within the video, and that Owen was eager. I used to be elated that he might do it after seeing his unbelievable efficiency in Adolescence.”
He continued: “Alongside Semera Khan [Creative Director] and the remainder of the solid and workforce, they’ve created one thing lovely.”
Barantini shared: “To have the chance to direct one other video for Sam was an instantaneous sure – an absolute no-brainer for me! Not solely is Sam an unbelievable artist however he’s a ravishing human and a terrific buddy! Additionally, the chance to direct Owen once more so quickly after Adolescence was an absolute pleasure!”
Though Fender dropped the extremely anticipated album ‘Individuals Watching’ lower than three months in the past, he has hinted that he already has new music within the works and is “determined” to lean into extra of a punk-inspired sound.
There hasn’t been any official announcement of one other album but, however final month did see the discharge of fan favorite monitor ‘Tyrants’ for the primary time. The music had beforehand solely been accessible as a part of the ‘Me And The Canine’ vinyl EP and on the seven-inch version of 2024 single ‘Individuals Watching’.
As for reside reveals, the BRIT Award winner is set to play some large UK stadium reveals this summer season. These embody stops on the 75,000-capacity London Stadium – marking his first stadium headline date outdoors of his hometown Newcastle – and additional stops at Newcastle’s St. James’ Park.
Fender may even headline Radio 1’s Large Weekend 2025 in Liverpool later this month, and in August he’ll play three large out of doors gigs in Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast, in addition to high the invoice at Eire’s Electrical Picnic. Discover any remaining tickets for Fender’s UK and Eire headline dates right here.
