Scottish artist Aaron Smith released the music video for his single “Brother”, which was originally released in April of this year as part of his For My Father EP. For the video, he has partnered with UK suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). On the song, Smith says:
“When I wrote Brother I was in a bit of a dark place emotionally. The song developed to be about battling addiction with a family member, and I slowly began to see myself go down that path as well. To know that there’s help out there is great if you are struggling. When we got the story for the music video I knew I wanted to put it out. We dont need to live in the dark and there’s always a way out.”
The video, directed by acclaimed producer/director Jack Durman at 1983, represents loneliness and emptiness with everything from the creatively-placed text to the color scheme. Coming out just before the holiday season, this single and video show that we aren’t alone with the dark thoughts that hopelessness during this season can bring.
Watch it below.
“The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide.” If you’re struggling, CALM’s helpline and webchat are open from 5pm until midnight, 365 days a year. No matter who you are or what you’re going through, it’s free, anonymous, and confidential. For more information about CALM, you can visit their site www.thecalmzone.net.
Making waves in the UK music scene, Smith has been added to the line-up for numerous UK festivals next year:
The Road to The Great Escape – Glasgow // 8-9th May 2021
The Road to The Great Escape – Dublin // 10-11th May 2021
The Great Escape – Brighton // 12-15th May 2021
Barn on the Farm Festival – Gloucester // 1st-5th July 2021
TRNSMT – Glasgow // 9-11th July 2021
You can find Aaron Smith on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
