Cub Sport Releases Angelic Visuals for New Single “Sometimes”

News · October 9, 2018

Australian indie rock collective Cub Sport just dropped a new single and music video, and it’s the brooding dance track we’ve all been waiting for.

The track debuted on Australian radio show Triple J last week and comes shortly after the announcement of their US and UK fall/winter tour dates. The band released their dreamy second album Bats last year, but “Sometimes” seems to take on an entirely different energy. Possibly tied to the marriage of lead singer Tim Nelson and keyboardist Sam “Bolan” Netterfield in August, the new track encompasses an energy and liveliness that hasn’t been seen in their music before, but still retains the brooding vocals of frontman Tim which hint at an emotional depth amongst the pop-y production. Speaking to the making of the song, Tim Nelson recalls:

“On the afternoon that I wrote and recorded the song, I was out on a run listening to it back. When the chorus kicked in I had these visuals of lights and rapid motion come to mind which made me think of Madonna’s ‘Ray Of Light.’ The aesthetic, performance and editing in that video have always stayed with me – the energy is palpable and so intense! Sometimes gives me that same feeling, like it’s brimming with energy, so I wanted the accompanying video to be an homage to that but imbued with a serene Cub Sport vibe.”

Cub Sport, 2018

It can’t be ignored, though, that Cub Sport has transformed immensely since the release of their latest album. They’ve grown from a small time indie band to pop-powerhouses that are innovating the genre and using their fame to lead the LGBTQ movement. The band has gained a lot of social media fame post-Bats, recently surpassing 50,000 followers on Instagram. Worlds collided last month when they collaborated with Youtubers the Dolan Twins on a music video for their single “Hawaiian Party” off of Bats. This artistic transition into the mainstream eye makes perfect sense for a growing band and justifies their more pop-oriented approach in “Sometimes.”

While a more pop-sounding track from Cub Sport was inevitable, I hope they manage to retain the indie flare that has kept them interesting all these years in music to come. Only time will tell.