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Balming Tiger heads to Hong Kong for their newest single ‘SOS’
The off-kilter Korean outfit goes full-on Wong Kar-wai
You never know what you’re gonna get when it comes to Baming Tiger. They’re constantly reinventing themselves and the sound that they purvey - never boxing themselves to a specific genre. They’ve done indie-rock-centric cuts and even moody takes. If there’s one way to describe their musicality, it’s 100 percent off-kilter.
Now, hot off their stellar SXSW showcase in March, where they curated a brilliant lineup made up of some of Asia’s finest, from the likes of GOLDBUUDA to 9m88, they’re back with a brand new single. This time, they’re traveling to the realms of R&B.
The three-minute track, ‘SOS’, is their latest taste to their upcoming debut album. It arrived on all digital streaming platforms on April 11, and it is an instant hit. It has a driving bassline, groovy guitar licks, and drums that bring it all together.
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The accompanying music video was shot in Hong Kong and features camera work that is reminiscent of Wong Kar-wai’s iconic movies, Chungking Express and Fallen Angels. The Balming Tiger members are seen running around, chopping up meat in a butchery, and even busting up a dance routine.
Check out the official music video for Balming Tiger’s ‘SOS’ down below.