Los Angeles duo Tree Machines have released the video for their upbeat synth pop jam “Up For Air.” The video features a young female walking the streets of Downtown LA as she struggles with that horrid 9-5 life. In the end, a heavy anchor is lifted as the subject takes a bold leap and follows her dreams. Truth to be told, this something many of us, especially those with a creative soul, have struggled with. It takes a lot of moxy, and sometimes a huge pay cut to follow your artistic endeavors. The heart wants what the heart wants.

“The style was meant to reflect a dream-like state of being in the cycle of a 9-to-5 job, while yearning for artistic freedom. The inspiration I drew from their music influenced this concept for the video in beautiful ways.”

~ Andrew Shepherd, Director

“I got to act like a jerk boss on camera, throwing papers and yelling. It was cathartic. I mean, I’m the embodiment of my dislike for the corporate world in the video, but it’s fun to play dress up!”

~ Patrick Aubry, Tree Machines

Watch Tree Machines’ new video for “Up For Air”

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Tree Machines are Douglas Wooldridge (vocalist, lyrics), bandmate ​​Patrick Aubry, and producer ​​Mike Giffin (all three contribute to the band’s various instrumentation and music). Tree Machines just released their debut full-length on Sept. 22 via via ​​Man In The Machine. The new album follows-up Tree Machines’ 2015 selt-titled debut ​​EP, which contained the single ​​“Fucking Off Today,” a difficult -to-ignore opening salvo that expressed Midwestern malaise in a new way. Considering these guys are originally from Kansas, this is something they know all too well.

The band will celebrate with a record release show at the Hotel Cafe this Friday, Sept. 29! Tickets are available here.

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Stream Tree Machines’ Debut Album ‘Up For Air’

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Tree Machines Tour Dates

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9/29/2017: Los Angeles, CA Hotel Cafe (Record Release Show)
10/19/2017: Denver, CO @ Lion’s Lair
10/20/2017: Kansas City, MO @ recordBar
10/21/2017: Lawrence, KS @ KJHK (In-studio)
10/22/2017: Lincoln, NE @ 1876 Bar
10/23/2017: Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel
10/25/2017: Chicago, IL @ Elbo Room
10/26/2017: Lexington, KY @ The Burl
10/29/2017: Houston, TX @ Super Happy Fun Land
11/1/2017: Albuquerque, NM @ Burt’s Tiki Lounge
11/2/2017: Tempe, AZ @ Time Out Bar