New Video: The Drums – Money

PeteHatesMusic previously linked the audio for The Drums song, Money. We don’t discriminate here at PHM, so now you can check out the video below.

Courtesy of Nowness.com comes a short interview from The Drums lead singer, Jonathan Pierce.

How would you sum up the song’s meaning?
It’s essentially about trying and failing, but with a heart that is mostly sincere.

What prompted you to hook up with M Blash to direct the video?
I met M. about a year ago at Gus Van Sant’s house in LA. At the time we were directing all our own videos, but with the new album we wanted to bring in talented people who really get what our band is about.

The lyrics to “Money” talk about doing something nice before you die. What’s your view on the afterlife?
Hell was always too scary and heaven always sounded too boring. Life is better without those things, and so is death.

What would you buy a loved one if money was no object?
It depends on who it is. I’d like to buy [guitarist Jacob Graham] a Roland 505 string and organ synthesizer. It’s his dream. I must say after playing one, I wouldn’t mind having one myself.

The Drums: Money on Nowness.com.