Apart from being hitmakers, the members of Portugal. The Man are additionally social activists who champion the indigenous neighborhood. Oct. 12 marks Indigenous Peoples Day, and to boost consciousness the band partnered with certainly one of its greatest influences — “Bizarre Al” Yankovic — and fellow Portland artist The Final Suave, Dodgr for a brand new tune known as “Who’s Gonna Cease Me.”
“I grew up listening to The Beatles, David Bowie, Motown, and “Bizarre Al” Yankovic,” P.TM chief John Gourley tells SPIN. “They’re my pillars for music and now Al is that includes on certainly one of our songs. Al is America to me. He’s for everybody, he has probably the most various fanbase, the man is in his fifth decade of hit data.”
“I’ve jammed with them at Bonnaroo, I’ve produced remixes for 2 of their songs, and now I’m doing vocals on ‘Who’s Gonna Cease Me.’ Portugal. The Man aren’t solely my associates, however they’re certainly one of my favourite bands on this planet, and I’m thrilled to be featured on their new single,” Yankovic added.
The observe is Yankovic’s first featured credit score and non-comedic launch of his profession. “Who’s Gonna Cease Me” is accompanied by a music video directed by Aaron Brown and Josué Rivas that stars indigenous artists and leaders from across the nation together with world champion jingle dancer, Acosia Crimson Elk, of the Umatilla individuals of Oregon.
“Engaged on this video was all in regards to the course of for me, having the ability to collaborate and make one thing with Portugal. The Man, Bizarre Al and our Indigenous family was therapeutic,” Rivas tells SPIN. “We’re in a second in want of weaving, collaboration, and constructing bridges. We’re all future ancestors and when make issues collectively, we’re highly effective. Tlazocamati.”
The visuals characteristic Coyote imagery, which “represents the trickster and the maker of latest worlds,” P.TM explains. “The trickster is an archetype that may be present in almost all indigenous and historic cultures; the trickster not solely is playful and a comic however by way of their playfulness, they join individuals.”
Watch the “Who’s Gonna Cease Me” video beneath.
