Pillow Queens return with new single and music video for Heavy Pour

Pillow Queens have shared the honest, searing "Heavy Pour," a track that lays the foundation for a story of unshakable conviction in the face of doubt and feeling inadequate. Sonically, lead guitarist and vocalist Cathy McGuinness shares, "It feels like a bit of a bizarre journey or a fever dream." Opening with a 90s grunge vibe, twangy distorted guitars and open strings, it gets progressively heavier before a cathartic release. McGuinness says, "The guitar becomes more palatable in the middle eight, totally contradicting the previous section of discordant chaos. It then falls into a glorious half time with ‘oohs’ to support the instruments, giving a feeling of clarity and resolve before snapping back to the chorus." Lyrically, lead vocalist, guitarist and bassist Pamela Connelly adds, "A lot of the lines in this song could convey the typical sweetness of a love song, but it has brief moments of outside perspectives that cast doubt over the conviction represented. The song tries to show the “heavy pour” as a compulsion that while having moments of joy, ultimately heightens personal insecurities."

The band also touches on gender and common misconceptions with the line, "I want more, but I'm not man enough." Vocalist, guitarist and bassist Sarah Corcoran says talk regarding that line has sparked conversations about gender, particularly the tendency to equate masculinity with bravery. "Intrigued by this dynamic, we wanted to delve into and dissect the idea that one's gender expression is impacted by their perceived level of courage. Spoiler: it’s not. All genders can be courageous and/or scared."

The video is directed by Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother, Gay Girls, Holy Show) . Watch below.