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Unify Gathering 2018: A Review

DAY 1

As someone who bussed down to Unify, I’m definitely glad I did. The relaxing and hassle free ride down to Tarwin was only interrupted when it started raining when we reached the coast.

With my tent set up in a matter of minutes (cheers Kmart), I met my fellow campers and was introduced to the ‘Unify Vibe’. Everyone was incredibly friendly and the atmosphere couldn’t even be dampened by the incessant rain.

I only caught the last few songs from Belle Haven, but if their charismatic Sunday acoustic set was anything to go by, they’re definitely a band worth keeping an eye on.

I was one of the lucky few to get my Unicoin wristband early, so I can’t really complain about the incredibly long line that I walked past after Belle Haven finished, but after running into some friends and waiting with them for their wristbands, I guess if there’s one thing to take away from Unify 2018, it’s that it definitely pays to get in early, especially at a festival of 7500 people.

Knocked Loose were up next and by god, the hype was palpable. The pit opened as soon as the band came onstage, and the crowd followed frontman Bryan Garris’ every move. Finger pointing goodness ensued as the band ran through fan favourites Counting Worms and Deadringer. Halfway through the set Garris asked how many people had heard of Knocked Loose, and was greeted with an entire crowd of raised arms. Hardcore is set to dominate 2018.

If Knocked Loose had already set the bar high, Sydneysiders Polaris absolutely obliterated it. Opening with ‘Lucid’, the band powered through a setlist comprised largely of songs off their debut album ‘The Mortal Coil’, much to the crowd’s delight. At points, fans almost drowned out the band, particularly during set closer and hottest 200 charting ‘The Remedy’. The band’s growth in the last 12 months is incredible, and proves that the Aussie scene is stronger than ever.

After going fucking hard to Polaris, I retreated to the campsite to have a drink and a game of Uno. I legged it to Tonight Alive’s Underworld release party at the bush bar, and was almost blinded with a sea of yellow. When Tonight Alive finally arrived they greeted every fan and thanked them, after spending so long overseas (Australia wasn’t even graced with a proper Limitless headliner), the release of ‘Underworld’ couldn’t come at a better time for the Sydney ‘Conscious Rockers’, Tonight Alive are definitely back. It was still raining by the time their set rolled around, but the mood was electric. Some in the crowd were still wearing yellow flower crowns from the release party, as the band belted out a mix of classics and newer songs. Welcome home Tonight Alive, we’ve missed you.

Next up was one of the most anticipated sets of the night, Architects burst onstage amid a flurry of lasers and cryo. Their set consisted mainly of songs from their last 2 albums, and while bodies hurled over the barrier during ‘Gravity’, everyone wanted to be in the mosh for crowd favourite ‘These Colours Don’t Run’. Rain split the light from the lasers as the crowd pulsed to the beat of every song. It was already set to be an emotional night, but following the new track ‘Doomsday’, everyone knelt on the ground as a tribute to Tom Searle as Sam Carter made a speech about loss and the importance of being able to grieve. There was barely a dry eye in the crowd as the band rolled onto ‘Gone With The Wind’. Architect’s Unify set was incredibly special, and will no doubt a favourite for many for years to come.

It’s been a while since Parkway Drive were last in Australia, but their first shows back were definitely special, celebrating a decade of metalcore classic ‘Horizons’. While the mosh had definitely gotten rowdy earlier in the day, Winston McCall definitely knows how to command a crowd. The Oompa Loompa boatrace was another highlight of the night, with other favourites ‘Wild Eyes’ and ‘Bottom Feeder’ chucked in for good measure. One last blast of confetti and it was over for the night, we all shuffled back to our tents, hoping that they had lasted the storm.

DAY 2

While I would’ve loved a sleep in, I was up bright and early (as in, 6am early) on Saturday, and was able to catch some of the brief glimpses of sun before the clouds began to roll in once again. I spent the morning hanging out at the campsite until it was time for my first set of the day.

I’ve heard about The Beautiful Monument quite a bit in the last few months, and so I was pleasantly surprised when I finally saw the band live, performing their own blend of synthcore and rock which ends up sounding a little like a PVRIS/Motionless in White mashup. Definitely a band worth checking out if you haven’t already, they also pulled a decent crowd for so early on in the day. Here’s hoping we see more of them in 2018.

I only caught the last of Outright’s set, but it was absolutely incredible.

A little more relaxing before what I like to call ‘The Marathon’, with back to back massive sets, starting off with Perth’s Cursed Earth. Applause was scattered as the band came onstage with a different vocalist, but they still gave an absolutely blistering set, full of hardcore mosh anthems off their newest double release ‘Cycles of Grief’.

Young Lions were a refreshing breather of rock goodness, and even the return of rain couldn’t stop the seemingly nonstop crowdsurfing. Ending with ‘Burn the Money’, Young Lions undoubtedly earned a load of new fans.

It was now raining heavily as Void of Vision finally came onstage, throwing merch into the crowd. The set relied heavily on cuts from their latest EP ‘Disturbia’, vocalist Jack Bergin climbed up the stage frame halfway through their set (what OHS?).

Roam were seemingly blown away with the size of the crowd during their set, pumping through a mix of old and new songs, before the crowd sang vocalist Alex Costello happy birthday. Watching the band’s growth just since the release of 2017’s ‘Great Heights & Nosedives’ has been incredible, and I can’t wait to see what the Roam camp has up their sleeves next.

The sun had just begun to peak through the clouds as Being As An Ocean took the stage. Playing songs mainly off their most recent album ‘Waiting For Morning To Come’, Joel Quartuccio dove into the audience to sing their last few songs. Despite a rough few months and a label dispute hindering the release of their 2017 album, the fan reaction to the newer songs (OK, Black & Blue, Thorns), proves that in 2018, fan support can still go a long way.

Next up was Make Them Suffer, who pulled a massive crowd following the incredible success of 2017’s ‘Worlds Apart’. As everyone has already heard by now, the walls of death and moshing was only interrupted by the absolute legends playing Uno in the pit (during Widower of all songs). The set was a perfect balance of old and new (though I was a bit emo when they didn’t play Fireworks).

Following a brief game of ping pong cricket in the pit, Knuckle Puck came out to give us all one final kick of Pop Punk for the night. The band seemed at home onstage, pumping out songs ‘Evergreen’ and ‘Gone’. Vocalist Joe Taylor proved he was a pro at Aussie festival culture, doing a shoey before the band had even played their first song.

The temperature had well and truly started to drop as Stick To Your Guns kicked off their set, full of cuts from their newest album ‘Married to the Noise’ as well as hits like ‘Amber’ and ‘We Still Believe’. Jesse Barnett took time out of the night to say how special it was that Unify gave bands the opportunity to play in front of massive audiences, and how mind blowing it was to see how many Aussie fans they had.

If anyone had any expectations for Hellion’s set, they were well and truly exceeded, to see how far the band have come since the release of ‘Opera Oblivia’ is incredible. Real Bad came out for his feature on ‘Hellions’, and a sneaky appearance from Northlane’s Marcus Bridge, as well as a debut of their still unreleased new song ‘X’, made the landmark set feel truly special.

Having seen Hands Like Houses multiple times on their ‘Dissonants’ cycle, I slid to the side of the crowd to watch the full show from the Canberra rockers. And by god I wasn’t disappointed. Confetti and cryo burst into the air as they powered through absolute bangers ‘I Am’, ‘Drift’, and slower songs like ‘A Tale of Outer Suburbia’.

It was bloody cold by the time The Amity Affliction came onstage, and despite being advertised as a ’15 Year Anniversary Show’, fans waiting for some deeper cuts were most likely disappointed, but the start of the set was full of classic hits pre ‘Let The Ocean Take Me’. Even the band seemed bored though as they dragged through the last few songs, and everyone seemed glad to be able to lug themselves back to the campsite.

DAY 3

Most people had left early on in the morning, so by the time I wandered down to the acoustic stage, the vibe was incredible. The sun had finally come out, and those who had waited around were greeted with clear blue skies and mellow tunes.

Belle Haven were the first acoustic I saw, and the intimate vibe seemed to suit them better as they chatted with the audience in between songs. Their cover of Paramore’s ‘Decode’ with an unbelievable feature from Brie (? My god, I’m sorry I can’t remember her name but she was so bloody good) was a particular highlight.

I didn’t know too many of the bands on the acoustic stage, but I’m now proudly a fan of Chasing Ghosts.

Introvert were up next, and even though the band seemed a little worse for wear from the previous night, they were still absolutely incredible.

I finally lugged all my shit to the bus area, which was full of people staring at the ground, eyes glazed. The ride home was a quiet one, with almost everyone on my bus taking the opportunity to have a nap on the 2 hour ride back to Melbourne. For my first Unify, I’m incredibly glad I went. Even though it rained all weekend, spending time with friends and making new ones all while listening to incredible bands made it a weekend I’ll never forget.

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7 Reasons you should probably (definitely) go to Download Melbourne 2018

While I’m sure that most eager fans have already snagged their Download tickets, I’m here to win over the nonbelievers, the ones sitting on the fence. I’m not going to lie, when the Melbourne Download was first announced, I felt a bit disappointed. In comparison to its UK counterpart, the headlining acts seemed a little, well, boring? But as the dust settled, I came to realise that the lineup is absolutely crammed full of fantastic bands I initially overlooked due to the pre-announcement hype (something I blame for overhyping everyone’s expectations of the first year of the event), so let’s take a proper look at some of the reasons you should go to Download Melbourne 2018.

1.       The Classics

Yes, it’s no surprise that with headliners like Korn and Limp Bizkit, the nostalgia has trickled down through the rest of the lineup, with pop punk icons Good Charlotte performing their first Aussie shows (disregarding The Madden Brother’s 2014 tour) since 2012. Don’t lie. You still know the words to ‘The Anthem’.

2.       Pop Punk overload

Sure Download (at least the international events) has always been a metal festival at heart, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some bloody good Pop Punk bands on the 2018 lineup. Trophy Eyes will no doubt be a crowd favourite on what may be one of their last Aussie shows on the ‘Chemical Miracle’ cycle. The Story So Far are also bringing the goods, armed with a brand new single, the band have also recently been in the studio recording their 4th studio album, so who knows, we might get to hear some new TSSF before their Download slot? And of course, one of the most hyped bands in Pop Punk right now, Neck Deep will be making their way to Melbourne off the back of their new album ‘The Peace and The Panic’, it’ll no doubt be standing room only for their set, so you’d better get down early to sing along tearfully to ‘In Bloom’.

3.       The Gritty Goodness.

European festivals breed a whole different kind of performer, with many bands going above and beyond to capitalise on the outdoor festival experience. Amon Amarth will no doubt see everyone in the crowd grow a thick beard before they roll in on their viking boats, and with Sabaton along for the ride, there will probably be some tank action too. Mastodon are also seasoned performers, and armed with 2017’s critically acclaimed ‘Emperor of Sand’, it’s set to be a massive performance.

4.       Thoughtcore.

Both Northlane and Gojira are playing Download this year, so get your whale calls ready, it’s time to take back our home.

5.       Hardcore Dancing Anonymous

Dust off your vans and get ready to kill each other, Cursed Earth, Suicidal Tendencies and Nails will likely have you wondering if you’ve told your loved ones if you prefer cremation or burial.

6.       Cream of the Crop

Ocean Grove are set to lay waste to Download, with the overwhelmingly positive response to 2017’s ‘The Rhapsody Tapes’, you’d better see the OG lads before they explode. Issues will also be flying down, in one of their first performances without screamer Michael Bohn, similarly, label mates Of Mice & Men are set to perform their first Aussie shows with Aaron Pauley on lead vocals. (Pic by Thomas Elliot)

7.       If You Build It, They Will Mosh

On top of the already fucking great reasons to go to Download listed above, there’s also the idea that if enough support is shown, the festival will only continue to get bigger and better as the years go by. We’ve been deprived of a massive metal gathering (still love you Unify, but we’re not all campers) since 2015, and with great food, art installations and new mates guaranteed, what’s not to love about a new summer metal gathering? You can get tickets at the Download website here : https://www.downloadfestival.com.au/

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Most Anticipated Releases of 2018

2017 was a bit of a weird one. Highs, lows, gutturals. But now it’s all over, and we’ve bought our fresh cat calendars in anticipation for the year ahead, time to start marking off my most anticipated releases of 2018 :

Bring Me The Horizon

This is an obvious one for the list and will no doubt be on every music website in existence, but the hype surrounding the band’s 6th studio album is palpable following their 2015 album ‘That’s The Spirit’ which catapulted the band to absolute stardom and global domination.

Architects

After releasing the absolutely stunning single ‘Doomsday’ in 2017, Architects are set for an absolutely massive 2018, kicking off with an HOUR LONG UNIFY SLOT, a headliner at Alexandra Palace, and possibly a new album?

The Amity Affliction

2018 seems to be the start of a new era for the Gympie lads, a 15 year anniversary set at Unify will see them playing some songs for the very last time, and in recent interviews the band have suggested that the next album may see a change in sound…

Beartooth

So far, talking about the new Beartooth album, Caleb Shomo has said - ‘The lyrics on this record are fucking dark’, and the studio diaries released so far seem to show the new album moving in a heavier, darker direction than Aggressive. Who knows what to expect from a Beartooth album though? One thing’s for sure, it’ll be fucking mental. You can keep up to date with the studio diaries on the Beartooth Instagram.

Bury Tomorrow

Following the success of ‘Earthbound’ (the band’s last release on Nuclear Blast Records) Bury Tomorrow inked a deal with Sony in October last year, so I can only assume that whatever happens next will be massive.

In Hearts Wake?

This one’s a bit tricky. Fans of the band will remember that the back of the 2014 ‘Earthwalker’ CD held clues to ‘Skydancer’. Then when both CDs were released, the back of the ‘Duality’ CD led to ‘Ark’. Now, the back of the ‘Ark’ CD holds a clue that reads: February 2nd, 2018. So what should we expect from the In Hearts Wake camp in 2018? A new album? A live DVD? Seaskimmer? Regardless of what happens on Feb 2nd, I’m sure it’ll be fantastic.

Panic! At The Disco

Brendon Urie’s solo project is due for a new album this year, and with each Panic! album following a different theme, who knows how it will compare to the glitz and glamour of ‘Death of a Bachelor’?

Babymetal

Regardless of what your opinion of the Jpop Metal fusion Babymetal, there’s no denying that their last album ‘Metal Resistance’ had some absolute bangers. With the announcement of album #3 on the horizon, here’s hoping their first Aussie tour isn’t far behind.

Bastille

A band that somehow manage to outdo themselves with each new song, the last we heard from Bastille was the anthemic ballad ‘World Gone Mad’ from the soundtrack to the Netflix blockbuster ‘Bright’, British ‘till the very last.

Black Peaks

Talk about underrated. Black Peak’s last album, 2016’s ‘Statues’ was chocka block with Alternative Rock songs that would sit snugly among the lighter Gojira and Mastodon tracks.

The Brave

One of the newer additions to the UNFD roster, Brisbane’s The Brave last released music in 2017, in the form of the single ‘Ethereal’, pushing the boundaries of their last album and showing signs of carving out a shape of their own in the crowded Aussie Metalcore landscape.

Boston Manor

Last year, Boston Manor gave us a little taste of what’s to come in 2018 with their catchy single ‘Drowned in Gold’. A band rising fast through the ranks of UK Pop Punk, Boston Manor are definitely a band to keep your eye on.

Camp Cope

The trio of rockers have had a massive 2 years following the success of their emotional rollercoaster that was their self-titled album. Now signed to Run For Cover records in the US, (still love you Poison City) 2018 will no doubt be absolutely massive in the Camp Cope camp (see what I did there?)

Ceres

A vibrant mix of laid back rock and indie, if you didn’t listen to Melbourne’s Ceres last effort ‘Drag It Down on You’, you should definitely fix that before their new album.

Casey

Casey’s new single ‘Fluorescents’ sees the band continuing down their path of blending heart wrenching lyrics with hardcore, the new album ‘Where I Go When I Am Sleeping’ is set to be released March 16 on Hassle Records.

Columbus

I’d argue that Australia doesn’t exactly produce a large amount of Pop Punk bands (We seem to have a stronger hardcore/metalcore scene with bands like With Confidence and Trophy Eyes as outliers), so the fact UNFD signing Columbus may signal the next wave of big Aussie Pop Punk is incredibly exciting, and after the release of their ‘Next to Me’ EP back in 2017, hopes are definitely high.

Dance Gavin Dance

Somehow Dance Gavin Dance seem to release new music every single year. And each year is just as incredible as before.

A Day to Remember?

While it’s not certain if we’ll see new music from A Day to Remember in 2018, they managed to keep the recording of ‘Bad Vibrations’ a secret until the release of the first single, so who knows?

Issues

Despite the mystery currently surrounding the band given the apparent departure of screamer Michael Bohn, Issues have reunited with original member Ty Acord (aka – Lophiile) to create a record that will no doubt continue produce catchy genre defying tunes.

Emarosa

While Emarosa released new music last year in the form of ‘131 Reimagined’, the band are definitely due for new material in 2018 and I can’t wait.

Every Time I Die

By now I’m sure everyone has seen the video for ‘Map Change’, if you haven’t, please see below and get incredibly excited for new ETID.

Ghost

A Grammy, live album and a lawsuit later, Ghost are currently one of the most talked about bands in the metal scene, and following the kidnapping of Papa Emeritus III back in September, a Ghost record seems to be on the horizon.

Hands Like Houses

Hot on the heels of their UNFD/Hopeless signing in 2017, Canberra Alt-Rockers Hands Like Houses released ‘Drift’, one of the heavier songs to come from the band. If previous performances are anything to go by, hopefully we’ll get to hear a little teaser off the upcoming album at the band’s Unify set.

Hellions

‘Opera Oblivion’ catapulted Hellions to new heights in 2016, and while supporting You Me At Six last year, they let slip that they were recording new material before starting a new album cycle after Unify. Fingers crossed.

Harbours

Following a Moose Blood support slot in 2017, Harbours seem to only be growing with each passing day, they’re set to support Tonight Alive at their Melbourne pre-Unify acoustic, and are set to release new Pop Punk goodness in 2018.

Knocked Loose

Hardcore seems to be the genre of 2018. 2016’s ‘Laugh Tracks’ saw Knocked Loose explode onto the scene, with a knack for capturing the wild energy of their live performance on CD, Knocked Loose are only set to get bigger with each passing show.

Ice Nine Kills

There are very few bands I can think of that pull off theatrical metalcore as well as Ice Nine Kills, and seeing as ‘Every Trick In The Book’ was released in 2015, I need another fix of horror themed metalcore.

Parkway Drive

While ‘Ire’ was one of Parkway Drive’s more divisive albums, their ambition was to produce an album that would be received well live. And though the mainstream crowd may balk at the idea, Parkway are poised to be the next generation of headliners (particularly in Europe and the UK). There’s a lot riding on their next album, and with Unify and the European summer festival season fast approaching, here’s hoping we get new music sooner rather than later.

Ocean Grove

Yes, Ocean Grove released an absolute RIPPER of an album last year, but the lads have since been in the studio, so who knows what they have cooked up for the next chapter in the Odd World Chronicles.

The Plot in You

The end of the incredibly successful ‘Happiness in Self Destruction’ cycle saw The Plot in You move to Fearless Records and release the super slick single ‘Feel Nothing’, which was a slight departure from their previous flavour of Hardcore/Metalcore. Their new album ‘DISPOSE’ is set to be released February 16th and is sure to make numerous top 10 lists.

Rammstein

At this point the possibility of new Rammstein in 2018 is just as exciting as the idea of an Australian Rammstein tour in 2018.

Real Friends

Real Friends seem to be one of those bands that fell of the radar for a few people, despite the success of their much beloved EPs and debut album ‘Maybe This Place is the Same…’ their last album ‘The Home Inside My Head’ left many hardcore fans divided, but the release of their latest single ‘Get By’ sees the start of a new era for Real Friends.

Tonight Alive

If ‘The Other Side’ was a massive step forward for Tonight Alive, ‘Limitless’ was their stumble. In recent interviews the band have expressed their regret with how the album was handled by their then Australian label Sony, but now, refreshed and signed to UNFD/Hopeless, Tonight Alive have released 3 solid singles and are set to release their 4th studio album ‘Underworld’ January 12th (They’re holding a Unify release party to celebrate!)

Stepson

‘The Beautiful Lie’ is one of the most underrated EPs I’ve ever heard, and though I probably shouldn’t let my emotions cloud this list, if you loved the new Being As An Ocean album, you should definitely be keen for new Stepson.

Silent Planet

If their last album is anything to go by, Silent Planet’s next album is set to be absolutely brilliant and will probably end with me crying. Again.

Storm the Sky

A dark horse of 2016, ‘Sin Will Find You’ took many people by surprise, following the departure of Daniel Breen, the Melbourne group rebranded, and released an emotionally raw, and unexpectedly honest ‘Death-Pop’ album, followed by one of the best headline tours I’ve ever seen. If the crowd at their sold out (!) Evelyn Hotel gig was anything to go by, Storm the Sky are a force to be reckoned with.

Tiny Moving Parts

A blend of uplifting beats and sincere lyricism, Tiny Moving Parts seem to have been in a constant state of evolution the last few years, and now the band are gearing up to release ‘Swell’ January 26th.

Trash Boat

Leaning on the heavier side of Pop PUNK, and one of the newer bands on this list, Trash Boat’s 2016 album ‘Nothing I Write You Can Change What You've Been Through’ displayed a level of maturity rarely seen from a debut album. The anticipation for their Sophomore album is real.

Trophy Eyes

2017 saw a lineup change and a new single from Trophy Eyes, and while ‘Chemical Miracle’ was incredibly popular, ‘Hurt’ has already proven to be a fan favourite (and seems to be doing incredibly well given the amount of Hottest 100 lists I’ve seen it on).

Turnstile

It seems like the majority of this list is stuffed with rising bands, and Turnstile are no exception, ‘Time & Space’ is expected February 23rd, their first on Roadrunner Records.

Void of Vision

Last year’s ‘Disturbia’ EP was a pleasant surprise from the boys in Melbourne’s Void of Vision, who already seem to be gearing up for a huge year, ending 2017 with Invasion Fest and kicking off 2018 with a Unify slot, and are supporting Miss May I on their European run.

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10 Horror themed music videos to get you through October

So October is right around the corner and although as an Australian I’m somewhat ambivalent towards the concept of trick or treating (cough, scabs, cough) I’m all for watching scary as fuck movies/shows/getting into the overall vibe of Halloween, so without further ado, here are 10 music videos to get you in the October spirit.

1.       Ice Nine Kills – Communion of the Cursed

A band that breathes horror, it’s hard to choose only one Ice Nine Kills video for this list, but this dark retelling of ‘The Exorcist’ is perhaps one of their best.

2.       Marilyn Manson – Tourniquet

Perhaps one of the most visually stunning artists of the late 90’s, Tourniquet is pure Manson, grotesque imagery and all.

3.       Slayer – Repentless

Slayer’s trilogy of music videos beginning with the blood filled ‘Repentless’,  don’t let up on the gore for a single second, so maybe skip this one if you’re a bit queasy.

4.       Creeper – Black Rain

While perhaps not scary in the traditional sense (more of an x-filesy affair), the music video trilogy from Creeper’s newest album ‘Eternity, In Your Arms…’ follow the journey of paranormal investigator James Scythe, as he is haunted by a supernatural creature known only as ‘The Stranger’, it’s definitely worth checking out the other videos for the full storyline.

5.       Ghost – Cirice

A school talent show turns dark as the kids start performing a satanic ritual. Good for them.

6.       Rammstein – Mein Herz Brennt

Despite almost all of Rammstein’s videos being unsettling in some form, Mein Herz Brennt is straight out of a nightmare, complete with terrifying rabbit children?

7.       Slipknot – The Devil In I

I’ll admit, I didn’t start listening to Slipknot until the release of ‘.5 The Gray Chapter’. I often thought the band were more visually appealing than sonically, but when I watched the video for ‘The Devil in I’ it all suddenly clicked. The depiction of the brutal murders of the band members will forever be stuck in my head whenever I listen to the song, and so while the ‘Spit it out’ pays homage to horror classic The Shining , ‘The Devil in I’ will always take the cake for me as one of the more unsettling Slipknot music videos.

8.       Behemoth – Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel

Though never a band to shy away from controversy, this video definitely isn’t for the faint of heart, with blood and gore at every turn (also nudity so perhaps a NSFW warning is necessary here)

9.       Fall Out Boy – A Little Less Sixteen Candles

Fall Out Boy becoming vampire hunters, a Brendon Urie cameo, and peak emo Pete Wentz as a Vampire. 10/10

10.   Motionless in White – A.M.E.R.I.C.A

Though Motionless in White are almost synonymous with all things spooky at this point, the A.M.E.R.I.C.A video, directed by Clown of Slipknot, is not only one of their sleekest videos to date, but the tune is sure to stick in your head for days to come.